Behavioral Health - North - Prevention Coordinator

Kalispel Tribe Careers•Usk, WA

18h

About The Position

To lead, plan, educate, coordinate and expedite the work of promoting, maintaining and improving community health, choices and behaviors by providing public health information/education; in areas including but not limited to; cancer awareness, diabetes trainings, suicide/mental health initiatives, nutrition and other medical health initiatives. They are responsible to work with community members, Kalispel Tribal departments, and other agencies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required.
Must have at least six months of related social services experience.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check and Level 3 clearance through the Kalispel Tribal Gaming Agency.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for automobile insurance under the Kalispel Tribe.
HIV/Aids training at the time of hire or within 90 days of employment.
1st Aid/CPR certification at the time of hire or within 90 days of employment.
TB Test at the time of hire or within 90 days of employment.
Must pass a state-mandated background check prior to having unsupervised access to children.
Must pass a pre-employment urinalysis.
Must comply with strict ethics: These include non-discriminatory practices, proper behavior toward others and integrity in their actions.
Ability to acquire or obtain CPP (Certified Prevention Professional) within one year of appointment.
Hepatitis B vaccination required

Nice To Haves

Experience working with an American Indian Tribal population preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with the Camas Medical Clinic to provide public health education.
Organize, design and have regular meetings to schedule activities and public health trainings for various groups in the community, to include: cancer awareness, diabetes, STD, nutrition and mental health education awareness and other medical health education initiatives.
Coordinates with the community, tribal leadership and external partners to address tribal health issues and health disparities.
Involve, educate, and provide leadership activities for community youth programs and school district.
Plans prevention activities, community events, trainings and conferences for the youth, families and elders.
Coordinates with the Camas Path Behavioral Health in developing and providing responsible gambling education tools for the Northern Quest Casino.
Coordinates with the Camas Path Wellness Center to provide community health needs assessments to determine the impacts and outcomes of services provided.
Attends various community meetings relevant to prevention component of the Camas Path public health system.
Prepares public health information advertisements, displays and newsletter for the community and employees.
Contacts and recruits volunteers for activities.
Prepares letters, reports, budgets and notices as needed.
Files and organizes prevention materials; Shops and places orders for supplies for prevention activities.
Communicates directly with supervisor regarding calendar, events and update on job duties.
Places and answers phone calls as well as other office duties necessary.
Adhere to all applicable tribal, federal, or state privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited HIPPA and 42 CFR Part 2.
Additional duties as assigned