Grant Project Coordinator
About The Position
The Grant Project Coordinator oversees the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) grant-funded project under direct supervision. The position supervises project staff and consultants, including the evaluator, and coordinates the planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the program. The coordinator maintains confidentiality of privileged information and ensures compliance with healthcare standards, including HIPAA. This is a grant-funded position that may end if funding is discontinued. Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level. The role includes community outreach, meetings and presentations, and information-gathering and sharing sessions with youth, families, professionals, partners, and the public. The position requires a background check, a negative alcohol and drug screen, compliance with Public Law 101-630 requirements, and a valid Nevada or California driver’s license within 30 days of hire; the employee must also be insurable under the Washoe Tribe’s driving policy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in healthcare or business, and two years of experience in clinical and/or community project implementation or Tribal, nonprofit, and/or public service experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of Washoe and American Indian/Alaska Native people and their history.
- Knowledge of records management procedures and use of an electronic health record system.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and regulations, including established professional standards.
- Ability to analyze problems, devise solutions, and make sound decisions.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with participants, partners, professionals, and the public, especially American Indian/Alaska Natives.
- Ability to plan, organize, and express ideas clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to represent the organization professionally and build respect and confidence.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Skill in operating a personal computer and using computer software.
- Skill in budgeting and monitoring budgets.
- Negative alcohol and drug screen.
- Meet requirements of Public Law 101-630.
- Obtain or possess a valid driver’s license for Nevada or California within 30 days.
- Must be insurable under the Washoe Tribe’s driving policy.
Nice To Haves
- Preference is given to qualified Native Americans.
- Knowledge of community resources related to health issues is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Engage in community outreach.
- Prepare and conduct meetings and presentations effectively.
- Co-develop and implement project action steps.
- Use and train others on cultural and evidence-based techniques and tools.
- Co-develop and implement a project monitoring system, including routine analysis of project process and outcome data.
- Facilitate cultural-based information-gathering and sharing sessions with youth and their family members.
- Facilitate cultural-based information-gathering sessions with professionals, partners, and the public.
- Represent the Washoe Tribal Health Center positively with tribal members and professionals.
- Provide routine project progress updates on process and outcomes to the CDC, Health Center Clinical and Prevention Team Members, community members, and other involved agencies.
- Seek training and knowledge in project management to remain current with appropriate standards of care.
- Adhere to healthcare standards related to HIPAA.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
