COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Minnesota (SAA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

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Skills

OJT hours

Develop a deep understanding of common oral health concerns and disparities.

Watch oral health training modules by Dr. Brekke
Learn about common oral health problems and inequities through the Smiles for Life curriculum

Provide oral health education and program materials to school partners and families.

400

Prepare and distribute oral health education materials, such as reports, flyers, and visual aids.
Promote the school-based oral health program at conferences, open houses, and other school events.
Promoting access to dental care through culturally competent outreach and enrollment strategies.

Develop working relationships with school staff, families, and children to facilitate program activities.

300

Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with partnered schools and community members.
Engage communities and children in taking care of their oral health, articulate and advocate on behalf of the needs of the community and individuals, and understand the resources and support available in their community.
Facilitate communication between providers & patients to clarify cultural practices, educate community of appropriate use of health care & social service systems, educate the health & social service systems about community needs & perspectives.

Maintain patient and program records.

400

Document patient information and oral health services using New England Survey Systems and Open Dental.
Record Urgent phone call conversations with families.

Provide education on oral health.

230

Present health education lessons at partner schools.
Develop educational materials and programs for community agencies, local government, and state government.

Provide unlicensed support at school-based oral health clinics.

650