Community Health Representative

The Community Health Representative (CHR) acts as liaison between medical provider and client to bridge gaps between Osage/Native clients and health resources. The CHR provides transportation to Osage/Native clients within the Osage Reservation who have no other means of transportation with priority to Wah-Zha-Zhe Health Center appointments and their referred appointments.  The CHR strives to improve overall health and wellness and promotes disease and injury prevention of our Osage/Native community members.  The CHR complies with Osage Nation Employee Policies and Procedures and Osage Nation CHR Program Policies and Procedures. 

Please complete your application at osagenation-nsn.gov            Thank you for applying!

Upload your tribal Membership card, if claiming Osage or Native American preference
Answer all questions
Any information given may be verified
You must sign/acknowledge your application to be considered for this position
Osage preference does apply

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent 
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate 
• Willing and able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, pull, push, climb and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Willing and able to drive various vehicles and travel daily 

General Qualifications

• Must obtain AHA BLS/Heartsaver Instructor certification and National Child Passenger Safety Technician certification within 180 days of hire
• Must be familiar with Hoyer lift, experience preferred
• Must always maintain confidentiality, be knowledgeable of and strictly adhere to HIPAA laws
• Must be culturally sensitive to traditions, language, practices, and sovereign status of the Osage Nation 
• Must be able to work independently with minimal direction
• Must have good writing and public speaking skills
• Must maintain a professional attitude and appearance that positively represents the ONHS
• Requires a high level of personal integrity and ethics, customer service and patient care
• Requires ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs 
• Requires good interpersonal communication and excellent teamwork skills
• BLS certification or obtain within 90 days of hire
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must pass drug/alcohol testing
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record – may be required to drive GSA or Nation vehicles