Health Start Community Health Worker (CHW)

The Community Health Worker (CHW) with the Health Start program assists and supports in obtaining health-related services for clients of the NATIVE HEALTH, Prenatal Clinic and WIC. The CHW is a liaison between the Department of Health Services, the health care provider, and the Phoenix Metropolitan American Indian Community. the position aims to increase early and adequate prenatal, postpartum, and inter-conception care for women in Maricopa County, as well as promote optimal development of their children from birth through age two (2). This position is under the administrative supervision of the Community Health and Wellness Director. 

KEY ACCOUNTABLILIES: 

1. Deliver services primarily through prescheduled visits to the client's home, office, or public setting and scheduled health-related classes.
2. Identify, screen, and enroll eligible, pregnant, and postpartum women, caregivers, and their children in the program in accordance with the Arizona MIECHV policy and procedure manual.
3. Participates in training consistent with program objectives to provide education to benefit enrolled participants. 
4. Accurately documents and keeps records of all visits and case management services provided to families.
5. Support the organization as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of the cultural and social background of the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) and other clients of the NATIVE HEALTH service population.
2. Proficient in computer essentials, such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, word, Excel, or Power Point).
3. Strong attention to detail.
4. Ability to adjust and be open to change as well as model change within the organization. 
5. Ability to perform and provide excellent customer service to families, community, employees, and the overall agency.
6. Ability to meet the performance goals and contractual requirements of the Arizona MIECHV Program. 
7. Ability to drive the NATIVE HEALTH agency or own vehicle to perform job responsibilities.
8. Ability to relate effectively to clients and families.
9. Ability to meet the public tactfully and courteously answering questions in person or over the telephone, communicating effectively, orally, and in writing with all segments of the organization and community.
10. Ability to organize, plan and work independently.
11. Ability to work with confidential material without betraying the trust of clients, their families, employees, and the agency.
12. Ability to communicate and engage others to carry out assignments, meet goals, and ensure the success of NATIVE HEALTH.  

 QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

1. CHW must live in the identified neighborhood/community and reflect the characteristics of the 
community.
2. A bachelor’s degree in early childhood development/education, social work, public health, or 
related discipline appropriate to this position is strongly preferred; or a high school diploma or 
equivalent and 3 years of experience working with young children and/or parents, preferably 
within the identified neighborhood/community.
3. Has at least 2-3 years teaching experience in women's & children's health.
4. A sincere desire to improve the health status of the urban AI/AN population and 
NATIVE HEALTH's community.
5. Must have 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 AZ driver license 
during employment. Must be insurable by NATIVE HEALTH liability auto policy.
6. Must pass a criminal background check with a Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card within the 
initial ninety (90) calendar days of employment.
7. Must pass a substance abuse testing upon employment and submit to a random testing while
employment.
8. Must have an updated Immunization (12) Record.
9. Must have a current (within 12 months) Tuberculosis (TB) skin report upon employment and 
provide an update annually.
10.Must obtain a CPR Card within ninety (90) calendar days of employment and maintain a valid 
CPR card during employment.

Native American Community Health Center, Inc. dba NATIVE HEALTH is an EEOC, 
Employment-At-Will, and Native Health Preference employer. A Drug Free and Commercial Smoke-Free work environment. 

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