GLT - Community Health Representative

Location: Shelbyville

Job Title:

Community Health Representative (CHR)

Location:

Health & Human Services Building

Reports to:

Community Health Nurse

Location:

Health & Human Services Building Status:
Non-Exempt/Hourly Open Date:
September 18, 2026

Close Date:
Open Until FilledSUMMARYThe Community Health Representative (CHR) services as a community-based healthcare liaison between Tribal Citizens and the Health and Human Services (HHS) Department. Working under the direction of the Community Health Nurse, the CHR supports Citizens in accessing healthcare, human services, and community resources; assists with care plan activities, health education, wellness, and disease prevention; and responds to the health and social needs of individuals and families.

The CHR builds trusting relationships and promotes a culturally responsive approach to care grounded in the HHS CEDAR framework:
Connected, Engaged, Deep-Rooted, Aware, and Responsive. The CHR is Connected to Citizens, families, HHS programs, and community partners;
Engaged in supporting individuals in achieving improved health and well-being;
Deep-Rooted in Tribal culture, community, and traditions;
Aware of the health, social, cultural, and environmental factors that influence wellness; and Responsive to the needs, referrals, and changing circumstances of the community.

This position requires a strong foundation in healthcare and the ability to apply medical knowledge and skills while providing compassionate, respectful, and culturally appropriate support to Citizens across the lifespan.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

Under the direction of the Community Health Nurse Make home visits within the Tribal community, with emphasis on the elderly and those with chronic health needs, to assess health/human services need and carry out care plan activities including assistance with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.

Make visits to community members in hospitals or other institutions, as needed

Transport clients to medical, behavioral health, and specialty related appointments/services when deemed appropriate

Assist in planning and implementing outreach/health promotion disease prevention activities including community events

Identify community needs and make recommendations for program improvement and/or development

Train to implement the Injury Prevention Program, with the assistance of current outside resources

Provide health education and patient reference materials to clients to assist them in understanding and increasing positive health practices/outcomes

Assist with planning and implantation of grant related activities

Assist with the organization and implementation of specialty clinics and general clinics when necessary

Respond to referrals from Tribal Programs and community members

Refer clients to other health/or human service resources, as needed

Increase the wellness of Citizens and staff through the maintenance of Wellness Center equipment and memberships.

Serve as a patient advocate by supporting Citizens during healthcare encounters, participating in interdisciplinary care coordination meetings and case conferences, facilitating communication between patients, families, providers, and community resources to promote culturally responsive, person-centered care.

Serve at all times as a Goodwill Ambassador from the Tribe Develop and maintain working relationships with outside agencies/programs in order to access those resources

Represent the Tribe’s position if requested, in meetings with other Tribes or with funding agencies

Recognize and be sensitive to the cultural diversity inherent in the practice of self-care/health/wellness within Native American communities and educate appropriately

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