Community Health Representative

CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES
OF THE FLATHEAD NATION

PO BOX 278
PABLO MT 59855
(406) 675-2700

PERSONNEL OFFICE FAX: (406) 226-2562
WEBSITE ADDRESS: csktribes.org
E-mail melanie.piedalue@cskt.org

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TITLE: Community Health Representative (Arlee)

LOCATION: Tribal Health Department

SALARY: $16.46 - $18.92 per hour, plus benefits

CLOSING DATE: Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (MST)

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
The Community Health Representative is a core member of the collaborative care team, including the

patients’ medical provider, behavioral health provider, as well as the larger primary care team. The

Community Health Representative is responsible for assisting in supporting and actively participating

indirect patient care in the following ways:

➢ Explains and educates patient/family on services offered by Tribal Health including Tribal

Care Coordination.

➢ Accompanies care managers and/or other members of the care team on home visits, as

applicable.

➢ Makes independent home visits for the purpose of promoting patient communication with

the care team.

➢ Acts as an advocate by assisting patients to navigate health and social service systems and

resources to include but not limited to: accompanying patients to health-related

appointments, coordination of health appointments, building rapport and trust with

patient/family.

➢ Provides health promotion education as directed by the care managers.

➢ Assists patients in coordinating transportation to health-related appointments.

➢ Makes referral to community resources (ex. Food banks, meal on wheels, etc.)

➢ Prepares and sends patient communication, as directed.

➢ Ensures patient demographic and other pertinent information is up-to-date in the current

electronic health record.

➢ Is mindful of traditional healing methods that may be used by the patient and communicated

back to the Care Teams.

➢ Work schedule is not always reflective of a typical 8hr day and will require staggering

scheduling in order to better serve patient care needs.

➢ Documents patient encounters in an appropriate electronic health record.

Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, the Community Health Representative

may obtain vital signs, per protocol.

The Community Health Representative informs the care teams on the factors that affect the health

of the communities in which they serve, assists the team in assessing the health status of the

community, and identifies assets and resources that can be used for improving the health of the

community.

The Community Health Representative builds and maintains a respectful working relationship with

the Kootenai Culture Committee, Salish and Pend d’ Oreille Culture Committee, Elders

Committees, and other CSKT departments, programs, and resources.

The Community Health Representative promotes health and wellness, being mindful of traditional

methods, including the planning and implementation of community-based and reservation-wide

activities.

The Community Health Representative contributes to the development of Tribal Care Coordination

Division goals and objectives by:

• Engaging community members in improving their own health.

• Providing input for developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies,

programs, and services.

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM RECRUITING QUALIFICATIONS AS REFLECTED ON TRIBAL

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 2-years’ experience working in the health care setting OR

• Proof of a Certified Nursing Assistant course completion with a minimum of 1-year work as a

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.

• Heartsaver CPR or BLS within six months of hire

• Completion of the IHS CHR course within 3 months

• Experience with an electronic health record preferred.

1. Completed Tribal employment application.
2. Copy of academic transcripts, certifications, licensures
3. Copy of valid driver’s license.
4. Proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if not from CSKT.
5. If claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted.

SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE TO: Personnel Office, PO Box 278, Pablo MT 59855,

Telephone (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1040, or personnel@cskt.org

FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN

DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Mariah Dempsey at THD (406) 675-2700 Ext. #5052