Health Promotion and Education Specialist in Arcata CLOSES 9/8

United Indian Health Se•Arcata, CA

1d•$27 - $30

About The Position

Specialists provide health education to Tribal communities by developing, leading, and implementing grant-funded project activities and/or services. The Health Promotion and Education (HPE) Specialist will focus on health topics such as tobacco use, suicide prevention, opioid use, domestic and intimate partner violence, obesity, teen pregnancy, sexual health, injury and drug/alcohol prevention, harm reduction/syringe exchange, and healthy lifestyle choices. This role involves a higher level of assistance in developing processes and systems, including policies and standard operating procedures. The HPE Specialist works closely with the Tribal community, integrating projects and services through one-on-one education, community outreach, and facilitating trainings/presentations. All planning and implementation are guided by the cultural, traditional values, and practices of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Requirements

Associate's Degree (A.A) from two-year College or technical school and two (2) years of experience; or Bachelor’s Degree in an unrelated field or four (4) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Level I).
Associate’s Degree (A.A) and three (3) years of related experience; or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as: health education or other health field, Native American studies, communication, marketing, sociology, psychology, etc., or five (5) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (Level II).
Basic personal computer skills including email, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, PowerPoint etc.
Demonstrate a commitment to the provision of culturally sensitive counseling services to American Indians.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates program activities, meetings, events, presentations, and trainings.
Provides/facilitates individual and/or group education activities with community members and partners.
Completes grant activities as assigned, adhering to project timelines, which may include developing articles, flyers, educational packets, social media posts, and public service announcements.
Receives certifications in Evidence-Based Programs to facilitate identified grant project trainings.
Co-leads the development and implementation of needs assessments, surveys, pre/posttests, key informant interviews, evaluations, and data collection.
Participates and engages in/co-leads meetings with Tribal Public Health Programs, UIHS Programs, Grant Partners, County, State, and Federal Programs for collaboration and coordination.
Works with HPE Technicians, HPE Specialists, and HPE Project Supervisors to develop and co-facilitate presentations/training content for UIHS staff, Board of Directors, Teen Advisory Group (TAG), CORE Community Coalition, tribal organizations, and outside agencies.
Provides support to clients in accessing needed resources.
Maintains and completes a detailed monthly report of activities accomplished in connection to their assigned grant/project, collecting documentation to verify completed activities.
Maintains files for program and grant documentation (evaluations, consents, sign-in sheets, photos, photo releases, pre/post tests, releases of liability, applications, etc.).
Assists in the development of departmental policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within the clinic.
Assists tribes, community, and others with the development and adoption of policies and implementation of best practices.
Interprets cultural methodologies and approaches to explain differences and similarities in behavior, attitudes, and practices of American Indians/Alaska Natives to other health professional staff.
Schedules and provides transportation for program meetings, activities, and events when necessary.
Adheres to accreditation, HIPAA, compliance standards/guidelines, and UIHS Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Maintains a professional, organized, and clean working environment.
Must be willing to learn more about American Indian culture and attend at least one Cultural Presentation/Training per year.
Must be willing to work with American Indian/Alaska Native people and demonstrate cultural awareness and humility.
Must be willing to deliver services in a culturally responsive manner.
Other duties may be assigned.
Works with the HPE Project Supervisor and HPE Manager in developing policies and standard operating procedures establishing new protocol and implementation of best practices on health related topics (Level II).
Oversees the plans, coordination, implementation and evaluation of program activities, meetings, events, presentations, and trainings (Level II).
Leads the development of culturally appropriate educational information and distribution of articles, public service announcements, social media posts, flyers, digital stories, and news releases (Level II).
Assists in overseeing specific grant related components, including adherence to Notice of Award conditions, quarterly and annual reporting, quality improvement and communication with funders (Level II).
Assists the HPE Project Supervisor in data collection, analysis and interpretation of data ensuring project goals are being met within the scope of work (Level II).
Assists with training new HPE staff, and developing and improving onboarding processes that develop the HPE team (Level II).
Assists the HPE Project Supervisor and HPE Manager in researching and preparing documents needed to apply for new grants (Level II).
Oversees the completion of reporting for HPE Department, the Tribal Public Health Division, organizations, and to funders (Level II).
Undertakes special projects as assigned by the Health Promotion and Education Supervisor and/or Manager (Level II).