COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDE TRAINEE, I, II, III, IV, PRACTITIONER

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc.

CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF's geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population.

Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF's vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services :

Qualifications for a CHA-T :

1. High School diploma; OR GED.

2. Meets all requirements and expectations of the Community Health Aide Program Certification Board Standards and Procedures for the CHA-T

3. Meet all expectations outlined in the Community Health Aide Program Certification Board Standards and Procedures.

Additional Qualifications for CHA I : Meets all requirements of CHA Trainee in addition to the following :

1. Successful completion of the mathematic / TABE Test at the 6th Grade level.

2. Successful completion of Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) OR Emergency Medical Technician. Certification must be maintained throughout employment.

3. Successful completion of the Session I one (1) of CHA training program and passing required testing with a grade of 80 percent or better.

4. In accordance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) it is required to enroll as individual rendering providers with Alaska Medicaid.

5. Meet all expectations outlined in the Community Health Aide Program Certification Board Standards and Procedures.

Additional Qualifications for CHA II : Meets all requirements of CHA I in addition to the following :

1. Successful completion of the Session II two (2) of CHA training program and passing required testing with a grade of 80 percent or better.

2. Meet all expectations outlined in the Community Health Aide Program Certification Board Standards and Procedures.

Additional Qualifications for CHA III : Meets all requirements of CHA II in addition to the following :

1. Successful completion of the Session III three (3) of CHA training program and passing required testing with a grade of 80 percent or better.

2. Prepare for and obtain additional CHA III Medical Standing Orders (MSOs) from their consulting Physician or designee.

3. Meet all expectations outlined in the Community Health Aide Program Certification Board Standards and Procedures.

Additional Qualifications for CHA IV : Meets all requirements of CHA III in addition to the following :

1. Successful completion of the Session IV four (4) of CHA training program and passing required testing with a grade of 80 percent or better.

2. Meet all expectations outlined in the Community Health Aide Program Certification Board Standards and Procedures.

Additional Qualifications for CHA Practitioner : Meets all requirements of CHA IV in addition to the following :

1. Current certification as a Practitioner by the CHA Program Certification Board (CHAPCB).

2. Meet all expectations outlined in the Community Health Aide Program Certification Board Standards and Procedures