Health Educator - Domestic Violence Prevention

Indian Health Board of Minneapolis•Minneapolis, KS

1d•$58,533 - $65,918•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Educator works on our Domestic Violence Prevention Program and as part of our Elder Care team. The CHE is responsible for developing and implementing community coordinated response system team, advocacy services, awareness and prevention education, and cultural activities. This position will be required to use culturally appropriate methods and strategies to increase awareness of domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual violence. They must have a thorough understanding of the diverse populations served by IHB.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, education or related field.
Valid driver's license with good driving record
Experience working with American Indian communities
Knowledge of American Indian history and cultural traditions
Experience in social work and/or domestic violence prevention
Proven ability to lead outcome-based activities.
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Detail-orientated and self-motivated
Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and educational materials
Strong organizational and clerical skills, including use of PC, Excel, Word, Canva and EMR
Ability to show initiative and solve problems, manage one or more projects, be accurate and attentive to deadlines while working independently
Excellent networking, leadership, verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Familiar with local resources preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, organize and deliver the components of the DVP program.
Deliver education to community members and patients in various settings to include time spent in the community such as attending community events and powwows. Approximately 10% or more of educational activities will be conducted in the community setting.
Implement and manage health education strategies and interventions.
Provide services to IHB patients and community members by connecting them to community resources and services.
Develop and improve patient education materials and other tools.
Sustain and expand the Community Coordinated Response Team by continuing to host regular meetings, growing partnerships, and developing ongoing tasks and priorities to enhance its impact.
Work collaboratively with IHB staff to coordinate activities associated with DVP.
Develop, implement, and host cultural groups for Native Americans at high risk for DVP and sexual violence.
Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and educational materials per grant work plan and by utilizing pre-post test.
Assist with training IHB employees and clinic staff about DV, sexual violence and child abuse prevention and awareness.
Position will work with program director to collect and compile data for grant reporting.
Participate in Performance Improvement activities as needed.
Provides excellent customer service to patients, peers, leadership, and community partners.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.