Community Health Worker - Youth Health & School-Based Support

About the role

The Youth Health & School-Based Support Community Health Worker (CHW) provides outreach, education, and engagement services to support the health, safety, and well-being of tribal youth. This role partners with schools, youth programs, and community organizations to promote healthy behaviors, reduce risk factors, and encourage positive youth development through culturally grounded approaches.

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with tribal youth programs and schools to engage youth in positive, healthy, and culturally relevant activities.
• Provide education to youth on topics including substance use prevention (drugs and alcohol), sexual health and prevention of unprotected sex, motor vehicle safety, suicide prevention, and overall risk reduction.
• Support the development and facilitation of youth wellness activities, prevention programs, and outreach events.
• Build trusting relationships with youth to encourage open communication, resilience, and healthy decision-making.
• Promote mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness using culturally appropriate and trauma-informed approaches.
• Identify youth who may be at risk and connect them to appropriate support services and resources.
• Collaborate with schools, families, and tribal programs to support coordinated youth wellness efforts.
• Assist with planning and participating in community health fairs, school events, and prevention campaigns.
• Maintain accurate documentation of outreach activities, education sessions, and referrals while maintaining confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 75-hour State approved Nursing Assistant course and placed on State Registry.
• 40 hours Medication Aide course and placed on State Registry.
• Ability to lift, push a wheelchair in and out of a vehicle.
• Must comply with the State of Nebraska Community Health Worker Grant requirements.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide certificate in the State of Nebraska.
• Possess or pass test for CPR (optional A.C.L.S.).
• Valid driver's license and insurable.
• Pass background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Skills

• Experience working with youth in school, community, or recreational settings preferred.
• Strong communication, mentorship, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to engage youth in a respectful, culturally responsive, and nonjudgmental manner.
• Knowledge of youth risk behaviors and prevention strategies preferred.