PT Limited Term Community Health Workers (2)

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: PT Limited Term Community Health Workers (2)

LOCATION: Red Cliff Community Health Center

WAGE: $17.00 per hour, 28 hrs./week

SUPERVISOR: Community Health Department Supervisor

THIS IS A LIMITED TERM NON-EXEMPT POSITION.  APPLICANTS WILL BE SELECTED FROM THE INFORMATION SUPPLIED ON APPLICATION FORM ONLY.  THERE WILL BE NO INTERVIEWS.  

JOB SUMMARY: Assist with various Red Cliff Health Division projects.  The goal of this internship is to provide exposure to a wide variety of health activities so the student may gain a better understanding of rural, Tribal community healthcare.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participate in Community Health activities as needed, including and not limited to collecting Community Health Assessment data, and assisting with the execution of our Community Health Improvement Plan.
2. Maintain strict confidentiality and safeguard the privacy of patients in common areas of the clinic.
3. Attend staff and other meetings, in-services, and other events as directed by supervisor.
4. Maintain a clean and safe physical environment. Alert administration and/or Health Center staff to problems and difficulties, as circumstances may warrant.
5. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position.  The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: None

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Organization skills and attention to detail.
2. Computer skills; data entry, Excel program, Word, Publisher.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

1. Minimum of high school diploma, HSED or GED required.
2. Valid driver’s license and at least liability insurance; preferred.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered. Preference will be given to Red Cliff youth, but other enrolled tribal members will also be considered in the case of equally qualified candidates.   Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply!

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Considerable daily contact will be made with the general public, tribal leadership, Program Directors and staff, consultant(s), and the Tribal Community.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties assigned to this position involve standing for periods of time, bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying. Items may be placed in overhead storage or shelving.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Red Cliff Community Health Center; office and clinic settings.  Exposure to hazards of the health care industry.  All Tribal Buildings are smoke free.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  None

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE: The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa require that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner.  The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability.  Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the image or name of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The following items are required for this position:   

1. Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references; available on the tribal website.
2. Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the tribal website.
3. Verification of enrollment in post-secondary healthcare program.

Please download the forms from the links below.  Complete the forms and save them.  Then, please upload and attach them as "other" attachments with your application. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Human Resources Department

88455 Pike Road

Bayfield, WI  54814

www.redcliff-nsn.gov

hr-helpdesk@redcliff-nsn.gov

(715)779-3700 

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act. All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement the application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.