Community Health Worker - Tribal Practices

Job Description

The Community Health Worker (CHW) - Tribal Practices provides culturally relevant education on prevention and the promotion of holistic wellness for Indigenous peoples residing in Maricopa County. Additionally, is a liaison between, the NATIVE HEALTH Community Health and Wellness Department, Medical Department, and community members to facilitate access to services and improve the quality-of-service delivery. Including the coordination of services to improve diabetes-related health outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Facilitate group classes proficiently using a wide range of skills and techniques to help participants understand their common objectives and assist them to achieve them.
• Understand how social determinants of health impact the community and participants.
• Knowledge of Arizona Indigenous tribes’ practices of farming, gardening, and traditional foods.
• Knowledge of client confidentially and client rights according to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Ability to pass blood pressure and blood glucose testing competencies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and assertive in challenging situations.
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be effective independently.
• Creative thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
• Demonstrates ability to write clear and concise reports of service activities and other programmatic reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills including tact and flexibility to work effectively with supervisor, staff, and participants.
• Advanced computer skills included MS office, specifically EXCEL, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Develop creative ideas, manage, and deliver diabetes-related education via digital content using a range of techniques, across channels including websites, social media, and Zoom platform.
• Culturally competent; able to work with a diverse workforce and client population.
  
  

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field is required.
• Experience in community outreach or health education is a plus.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHR) preferred, NEXTGEN a plus.
• Must be able to work irregular hours to include evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must possess two years of specialized experience working within the American Indian/Alaska Native community.
  
  

Standard Employment Requirements

• Must possess a valid and unrestricted Arizona driver’s license (within 30 days of hire if applicant is from out-of-state) with no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions in the last five years. No more than two at-fault accidents in the last three years. Must maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license during employment. Must be insurable under NATIVE HEALTH’s liability auto policy.
• Must pass a criminal background check and obtain a Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card within the initial ninety (90) calendar days of employment and retain a valid card while employed with NATIVE HEALTH.
• Must pass substance abuse testing upon employment and submit to random testing during employment.
• Must provide an updated immunization (IZ) record at the time of employment.
• Must have a current (within 12 months) Tuberculosis (TB) skin report upon employment and provide an annual update.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within (90) calendar days of employment and maintain certification during employment.
  
  

Additional Information

_Native Health complies with all state and federal requirements, including EEOC requirements._