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Job Title
Community Health Representative (CHR) Generalist
Department
Health Department
Division
Health & Community Services
Supervisor
CHR/EMS Program Coordinator
Position Overview
Under direct supervision of the CHR/HE Program Coordinator the CHR Generalist serves as a liaison between program clientele and healthcare providers by coordinating the delivery of healthcare services promoting healthy lifestyles and working to achieve program goals and objectives.
Essential Functions
1. Provides transportation for clientele without transportation to local and out-of-town healthcare facilities.
2. Improves relations between healthcare providers and program clientele through home visits and community meetings.
3. Assists in planning and implementing health education workshops.
4. Monitors clients by conducting home hospital and nursing home visits.
5. Interprets/translates medical information to client or client caretaker from medical personnel.
6. Assists clients with arranging transportation medication delivery and/or medical appointments.
7. Provides client and emergency care when needed or requested (i.e. vital signs medical equipment and emotional support).
8. Ensures healthcare for clients in need and makes referrals when necessary.
9. Maintains appropriate documentation on all clients.
10. Submits monthly report of activities to CHE/HE Coordinator.
11. Attends training to enhance health care knowledge and job skills.
12. Participate in CHR/HE Program DHCS and tribal events (when required).
13. Contributes to a team effort.
14. Performs other duties as assigned and within the scope of the position. 15. Be able to work Wellness Program evening activities (when needed).
Educational
Requirements
Minimum: High school diploma or GED;
Preferred: One (1) year of college/vocational coursework in health-related field.
Experience
Requirements
Minimum: One (1) year ofhealth-related work experience.
Preferred: Two (2) years of health-related work experience.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Computer:
Communication:
Miscellaneous:
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to (50) pounds.
Work Environment
Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level. Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Occasions may arise requiring work outdoors where exposure to natural weather conditions may occur. There are regular interactions with the public other agencies and employees. Tight time constraints and multiple demands from several people departments and/or external organizations are common. Travel may be required for training meetings conferences presentations and other events.
Full-Time