Community Health Specialist
CurrentMulti-faceted position that blends health care, mental health care, and resources to provide a holistic approach to improve the lives and health of citizens. Community Health Specialist is responsible for providing and coordinating resources such as health and wellness classes, free immunizations, mammograms, and prostate cancer exams for underserved residents, MedStar Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) referrals, as well as resources for the homeless, elderly or anyone in need. In the CHS position I have coordinated other services for our elderly, mentally ill and even those just down on their luck such as tree trimming, cleanup of hoarding conditions, food distribution, utility payment help, any service that a citizen needs to improve their situation. CHS specialist attends numerous meetings regarding health and community resources. Utilizing both law enforcement and medical skills, this position is responsible for homeless outreach and intervention. Offering resources for the homeless when appropriate and intervention when necessary. Current Tactical medic operating in highly volatile situations such as barricaded persons, high-risk warrants and violent felony apprehensions.