Community Health Worker

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Red lake homeless shelter-community health service program

Open:
April 2, 2025
- Until filled.

The Red Lake Homeless Shelter’s “Homeless to Homes Programs” is a Housing Support program developed to address multiple barriers facing individuals who are currently housed/unhoused. The Community Health Worker (CHW) will work with the vulnerable population in providing education and support for health-related topics that may have historically created barriers for individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

The position will require working in an office setting as well as making home visits to individuals participating in the program. The position may require working outside traditional office hours to possibly include weekends and holidays. The person in this position must be able to work with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and demographics. Majority of time will be spent meeting with clients and effectively managing time.

Reports to Executive Director/ Red Lake Community Health Services Program Director, Full time position, w/benefits. Salary; DOQ.

• Uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent.
• Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the organization.
• Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and respectful manner with clients, employees, community, visitors, and vendors.
• Comply with the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Maintain a current insurable driver’s license.
• Display respect and understanding of the organization’s philosophy and values.
• Strive to meet performance expectations of working with clients in the shelter or community.

This position will be responsible for working under the supervision of a Medical Assistance enrolled physician, registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse or mental health professional and will be responsible for the coordination of the initial visit to establish Community Health Worker services.

• Provide community-based services to eligible adult clients (age 18+) with health conditions that impacts their ability to live successfully in the community.
• Assist individuals with the development of health goals and plans.
• Coordinate and refer individuals for appropriate medical needs and attend appointments upon request.
• Develop educational health related materials and curriculum to support clients in managing their health.
• Document services and visits in appropriate electronic health records system.
• Communicate important information pertinent to the client’s Housing Case Manager and other professionals working with the client.
• Schedule and attend appointments with participants in program.
• Motivate individuals to be active, engaged and participants in their health.
• Coach patients in effective management of their chronic health conditions and self-care.
• Meet with individuals 2-5 hours a week in the community, shelter or in the individual’s home.
• Ensure that services are delivered in a manner that is culturally sensitive and appropriate following a holistic and person-centered delivery method.
• Support the person in applying for all benefits (county, state, tribal and federal) that will help them afford their housing.
• Participate in supervision, under the direction of designated supervisor.
• Provide program and client transportation as needed.
• Maintain a caseload of at least ten clients or more as assigned, meeting productivity guidelines, and proactively seeking referrals as needed to maintain a full case load.
• Maintain billing and documentation in accordance with Department of Human Services guidelines, and submit billing according to procedures established by department.
• Input data into the Procentive system in a timely manner for reporting and funding purposes.
• Provide client level data for periodic (quarterly, every 6 months and annual) reporting for grant funded programs.
• Participate and assist in the tasks associated with client care including evaluation of client safety and appropriate interventions related to their functioning and safety.
• Act as an advocate for clients as needed.
• Provide crisis assistance…