Cancer Program Engagement Coordinator

South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency•Shelton, WA

1d•$36 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Cancer Program Engagement Coordinator coordinates and implements cancer plan strategies established by the Advisory Committee. The role leads committee meetings, workgroups, and activities; engages new stakeholders; and strengthens existing partnerships with intertribal programs focused on cancer awareness and education. Cancer programs are funded primarily by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), along with smaller private grants and donations. The position oversees activities and meetings supporting cancer plan development and implementation. It is based on-site at the Intertribal Planning Center in Shelton. As an employee of the South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency (SPIPA), the coordinator collaborates with SPIPA programs in support of the agency’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values and follows agency directives. The position requires a criminal history background check and pre-employment drug screen. The employee will handle confidential personal and personnel information and must sign and follow a Confidentiality Agreement. SPIPA is an equal opportunity employer and gives preference to qualified enrolled members of SPIPA consortium Tribes, federally recognized Tribes, or Alaska Natives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Human Services, Social Sciences, or a related field and three years of professional work experience in community health, family services, or social services; or associate-level study in Health, Human Services, or a related field and five years of related appropriate work experience; or a comparable combination of education, training, and professional work experience.
Documented experience in data collection, data management, and database development.
Strong computer skills, including three years of experience with Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and Publisher.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-culturally with Native American individuals and communities or similar economically disadvantaged groups.
Excellent writing, organizational, and oral communication skills.
Ability to pass a criminal history background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of rural health and social services issues and programs.

Responsibilities

Convene bi-monthly Advisory Committee meetings and develop workgroups for deliverable-based implementation activities.
Assist participating Tribal communities in developing cancer plans and supporting education materials.
Develop education materials with coalition members, partners, and staff from other CDC-funded cancer programs and chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs.
Coordinate technical assistance and support for program Advisory Committees.
Coordinate and facilitate meetings, trainings, intertribal communications, and conferences involving stakeholders, partners, and Tribal partners.
Communicate projected budget needs to the CCC Program Coordinator for approved expenditures, modifications, and justifications in accordance with grant deliverables and SPIPA Grant/Contract Management policy.
Conduct bi-annual committee quality improvement and quality assurance reviews with staff, and report results to internal and external stakeholders, partners, funders, and Tribal partners.
Collaborate with cancer program staff to develop and maintain reports and dissemination products for staff, Tribes, and partners for delivery to stakeholders as needed to increase engagement.
Provide written and oral presentations of grant accomplishments when requested and approved by SPIPA.
Collaborate and work closely with SPIPA programs in support of the agency’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values and in accordance with agency directives.