Community Health Representative/MST Coordinator

The Community Health Representative (CHR) role combines multiple services, including the Community Oral Health Initiative (COHI), Medical Transportation (MST) services, and Maternal Child Health.

Responsibilities

Support Health Department staff in delivering health-care services and contribute to team initiatives in health advocacy, health promotion, and illness prevention

Serve as a liaison between community members and Health Department staff and programs

Support the delivery of health programs by transporting community members, scheduling Child Health Clinics, and participating in community health events and activities

Deliver health-promotion initiatives by planning workshops and community education events and developing public-awareness materials

Promote key health topics at LPLL School and Head Start/Daycare and provide support as needed

Support and advocate for healthy homes for community members of all ages

Coordinate Medical Transportation Services, including booking transportation, maintaining the transportation schedule, administering the approved MST budget, and completing fiscal reporting

Provide individuals and families with information and guidance on health matters

Identify when referrals to the Community Health Nurse are required

Coordinate prenatal and baby clinics

Assist the Community Health Nurse with home visits supporting the health of new mothers and babies

Encourage and support community members participation in healthy activities, including regular home visits

Prepare budgets for review and submission to the Health Director for approval

Perform other duties as required to support the continued operational success of the Health Department

Skills

Strong documentation, record-keeping, organizational, and priority-management skills

Proficiency in preparing and maintaining schedules and budgets

Effective collaboration with