Community outreach specialist Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

JOB TITLE : Community Health Representative

Supervisor : Community Health Outreach Manager

Status : Non-Exempt

Salary : $19.57-$20.80

Location : Grand Rapids MI

Posting Ends : 12 / 01 / 2025 9AM

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Tribal Government is seeking talented individuals who desire to become part of a vibrant community and utilize their talents in pursuit of meaningful work.

NHBP is a self-sustaining Sovereign Nation dedicated to achieving the shared vision of our community. Our mission is to preserve our culture and history build a healthy community provide essential services and secure our financial future through strategic decision-making. We are always seeking outstanding individuals who wish help us fulfill this mission and join us on our journey to protect and promote the cultural emotional physical and financial well-being of our Tribal community for the next Seven Generations.

Excellent Benefit Package

• Eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Excellent medical coverage plan supplemented by Employers HRA for minimal cost sharing by its Team Members
• 100% Employer Paid premiums for dental and vision coverage
• 100% Employer Paid premiums on short term disability life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care
• 401K Plan with eligible match with 100% invested in employer contributions
• A generous paid time off program where all employees begin earning accrued paid time off immediately upon hire
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program with Educational Release Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee wellness and fitness programs
• Opportunities to participate in NHBP Sponsored activities

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Community Health Outreach Manager the Community Health Representative (CHR) assists clinic clients and / or Tribal members with general medical and social service needs including patient advocacy care coordination and accompanying to medical appointments. The CHR acts as a liaison between Health and Human Services Department (HHSD) and community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi reserves the right to change amend add delete and otherwise assign any and all duties responsibilities and positions titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the government.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An applicants education training and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the ability to successfully perform each of the essential functions. The requirements listed below are generally representative of the education experience and skills and / or ability required to enable one to successfully perform the essential functions associated with his position :

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SECURITY SENSITIVE

This position will involve access to information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to additional provisions. All information obtained will be protected under IHS / HIPAA policy rules and regulations.

INDIAN PREFERENCE

Tribal preference will be applied in accordance with the NHBP Indian Preference in Employment Code which requires that preference in employment be afforded to NHBP members spouse / parents of NHBP members and Native Americans who meet the minimum qualifications and can successfully perform the essential functions for the position.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 19 - 20