Community Health Representative

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Title: Community Health Representative-TEMP

Department: Medical

Supervised By: Community Health Nurse

Location: Alpine/Campo

Status: Non - Exempt

Posted: July 2026

Closing Date: Until Filled

Compensation: $15.96 - $33.81/hr - DOE

Grant: N/A

Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the Community Health Nurse, the Community Health Representative (CHR) provides coordination of health care services such as providing transportation services for medical appointments, provides home visit, delivers medication, monitors homebound patient needs, performs health screenings at various public events according to health guidelines, provides referrals, and generally assists the clinic providers in meeting the needs of the community.

The CHR provides patient education according to standardized protocols, acts as a patient advocate, performs activities related to disease prevention and health promotion. The CHR explains the role of the clinic in Indian communities. All of their data is documented and reviewed by the Community Health Director.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Acts as a bridge between the Indian families and health services available in the clinic and explains the role of the clinic to the community.

2. Acts within the scope of a certified nursing assistant (CNA). Accurately takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, blood sugars, height, and weight.

3. Attends and Completes IHS Training Modules via the IHS.gov/chr.education website.

4. In the home, the CHR/HHA, under the supervision of the Community Health Nurse, will assist with patient education and follow-up care. The CHR will follow-up on the patient’s plan of care, assist in the communication or information to the family, and document contact for the patient’s chart. 5. Under the supervision of the Community Health Nurse, the CHR/HHA will address the patient’s health problems and refer clients to appropriate community resources. The HHA will provide referral to and assistance in obtaining health related social services.

6. Keeps all information confidential pertaining to their patient’s health problems and family situations according to Federal HIPPA laws.

7. Arranges medical transportation for patients as necessary.

8. Provides assessment within the scope of a CNA/HHA and notifies the Community Health Nurse.

9. Assists the patient in recognizing environmental and home safety factors. Attends staff meetings, participates in clinic continuing education programs and attends training courses, as requested.

10. Knowledgeable regarding public health matters and preventive medicine.

11. Utilizes other members of the health team and community agencies to effectively maintain an acceptable patient health environment

12. Instructs and educates patients on disease prevention and health promotion activities following SIHC guidelines.

13. Identifies clinic and community programs for families.

14. Responds with home visitation to patients on all referrals from health care facilities and/or social agencies with follow-through on needs assessed.

15. Initiates home visits for patients, assesses needs, and levels of wellness on a prioritized basis as directed by the Community Health Director.

16. Documents all in-home activities in the medical chart using a SOAP format.

17. Participates in community health fairs, screening, etc.

18. Ability to work a flexible schedule may be required based on need.

19. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: A valid CPR certificate, basic First Aid knowledge required. SIHC will provide training if not already possessed at hire date. High school education or equivalent required. Post high school training in the medical field preferred.

License: A valid California driver’s license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintain throughout employment.

Character: Applicants must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Must be responsible and able to exercise good judgment, accept administrative supervision, pay attention to detail, follow instructions, including the ability to interact effectively and communicate with people in a professional and courteous manner. Must be highly confidential and work as a team with other staff. Applicant should be sensitive to client’s needs.

Skills: Strong team building, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective peer relationships with coworkers within the Department, clinic-wide, and the public. Must be able to express ideas clearly, concisely, address audiences effectively, and exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. Willing to be part of a team and cooperate in accomplishing department goals and objectives. Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, take initiative, be proactive, and function in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to work with people of all social and ethnic backgrounds and to resolve conflicts, negotiates situations, and facilitate consensus.

Physical and Personal Requirements: Normal clinic/office environment. Sit or stand for long periods of time. Reach, bend, climb, stoop, lift up to 25 lbs. repetitive hand movement; use and view PC. Reliable transportation and car insurance as required by the state. Travel as needed.

Compliance: Each employee plays a key role in creating a compliance culture at SIHC. Employees are expected to learn and comply with all SIHC policies and procedures. One must have the ability to understand the implications and complexities of all compliance policies. Participation in all compliance training is mandatory, and generally have a heightened awareness of policies and regulations that are specific to one’s department and position. All SIHC employees are expected to report violations or suspected violations of compliance policies or regulations.

Other: Applicants must successfully pass a pre-screening tuberculin skin test or x-ray and a blood/urine drug screening test. Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position. Applicant must complete SIHC Application and Authorization Form, both must be submitted to Human Resources prior to the close date indicated.

INDIAN PREFERENCE:

Indian Preference: In the filling of any SIHC job vacancy, preference may be given to qualified Native American Indians, pursuant to the Indian Preference Hiring Act, 25 USC 472, unless other laws require the filling of a vacancy without regard to Indian preference (e.g. Public Law (P.L.) 94-437, “Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA). To receive Indian preference for any SIHC position, the applicant must be enrolled, or be eligible for enrollment, as an American Indian with their Tribe, or must be certified as an American Indian from the designated Tribal Representative. Applicants claiming Indian preference must attach verification of their claim to the SIHC application, including Certification of form BIA-4432, which is available from the SIHC Human Resources Department. If verification is not or cannot be verified, the applicant will not receive Indian preference for purposes of the interview.