Job Location: Santa Rosa - Santa Rosa, CA 95401,
Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree,
Salary Range: $29.11 - $39.53 Hourly,
Job Shift: Day,
Job Category: Health Care, Job Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the Public Health Nurse/Community Health Manager, the Lead Community Health Representative (CHR) promotes the health and well-being of individuals, families, and the community through health education, outreach, advocacy, prevention, care coordination, and resource navigation. Serving as a liaison between patients, families, healthcare providers, and community partners, the Lead CHR supports access to culturally appropriate services, helps individuals understand and manage their health needs, and coordinates care across medical, dental, behavioral health, and support programs. Lead CHR also provides leadership within the Community Health Department by mentoring and supporting CHR staff, promoting quality service delivery, continuity of care, and positive health outcomes.
Qualifications: Qualifications:
Special Qualifications: All employees must be sensitive to the needs of the Native American community, demonstrate a deep understanding and respect for the diverse cultural heritage, traditions, and historical context of the Native American community.
How to Apply
Submit your application to Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc.
Attention: Human Resources Department
Address: 144 Stony Point Road, Room 2209, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Email: employment@scihp.org Fax: (707) 526-1016
Application Form: Available online at www.scihp.org/human-resources
When applying under Indian Preference, please include valid documentation of eligibility with your application materials.
Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc. (SCIHP) was established in 1971 by a group of leaders from the Indian communities of Sonoma County. Their goal was to provide health care for all Indians of Sonoma County and to provide services in a manner which is sensitive to the culture and traditions of the local Indian Tribes.
Over the years, SCIHP has steadily progressed from a small organization consisting of a single dental chair and an exam table to the multimillion-dollar comprehensive health care facility it is today. In 1999, the Board of Directors acquired private land. In collaboration with the Tribes, SCIHP secured several grants through HUD (Housing and Urban Development) to begin building our Facility. Our initial operation revenue was through the Indian Health Service, under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638). In 2001, we were able to move into our newly built facility, which is where we are presently located.
SCIHP is funded by State, County and private funds. Through a special relationship with the California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB), SCIHP is sub-contracted with the federal government. In effect, this establishes SCIHP as a tribal organization under the provisions of P.L. 93-638, and as such, performs the functions of the Indian Health Service throughout our assigned service area. This relationship carries certain responsibilities to the tribal governments, which comprise our contractual relationship.
SCIHP is licensed by the State of California as A Community Health Center. We currently provide medical, dental, nutritional, behavioral health, pharmacy and health education services. SCIHP has expanded care to non-Indians with Medi-Cal on a limited basis.
