Program Director, Dementia Care

GREAT LAKES INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL, INC.•Green Bay, WI

just now•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsibilities include managing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the assigned Dementia Program workplan, project management and staff management. The Program Director will coordinate leadership activities. Working as a member of the program team, this role will use advanced analytical, research, project management and relationship management skills to deliver on priority work plan activities including program assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Daily attendance is an essential function of this position. Frequent travel is required to meet the needs of the position.

Requirements

Master of Public Health, Master of Science, or master’s in healthcare administration, with two to five years’ project management experience and or training.
Clinical experience in the form of patient care or confirmation of commitment to the medical field.
Demonstrated understanding of cultural, social, and systemic factors affecting elders in Tribal communities.
Understanding of traditional American Indian health issues.
Experience working with Native American Tribal Governments, Tribal organization and/or not-for-profit agency in epidemiology.
Ability to work independently and as a program team member.
Individuals must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; professional demeanor and appearance; problem solving skills; ability to manage time effectively; self-motivation skills; work effectively under pressure; ability to build positive work relationships with internal and external customers; ability to interact professionally with a wide variety of people; speak in front of groups.
Individuals must be able to address a wide range of intellectual and practical problems, apply statistical calculations to findings, and the ability to compose complex business correspondence (reports, health profiles.)
Requires a high level of confidentiality.
You must possess a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation with adequate insurance and the ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with elder care, Alzheimer’s Disease, or dementia-related public health programs preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the planning, implementation, and evaluation of assigned grant funded program workplan activities. Experience and competency in grant applications and leading grant teams.
Assist on-site team with oversight of implementation of project activities, internal and external coordination, development of materials, lead meetings, technical assistance, evaluation, staff training.
Coordination of and budget management for memory care activities, programming supplies, and departmental resources.
Lead initiatives focused on improving health outcomes and quality of life for Elders, with emphasis on dementia awareness, prevention and caregiver support within Tribal communities.
Coordinate partnerships with Tribal Elder programs, health departments, and community-based organizations to enhance culturally grounded dementia education and services.
Oversee collection and analysis of data related to elder health, cognitive decline, and social determinants of health to inform program planning and evaluation.
Contribute to ongoing strategic planning, budgeting and program support to ensure the successful development and implementation of projects and programs.
Gather, analyze and prepare clinical and public health policy, systems and environmental change recommendations.
Develop and implement accurate reporting mechanisms that measure the efficacy of previous and current programs, strategies and initiatives and inform ongoing improvements.
Support communications through conference calls, meetings, written briefs, publications, events, newsletters and website features.
Work with program staff to plan program events, meetings, trainings, conferences, conference calls and webinars.
Assist participating tribes in strategic planning, assessment implementation and evaluation of dementia activities and strategies.
Engage Tribal leaders in promoting culturally adapted evidence-based practices to address chronic and acute conditions and to promote good health and wellness.
Actively participate in task teams, work groups, and other joint policy and program initiatives.
Maintain a working knowledge of all grants and programs of the department. Engages in networking activities to remain current in the availability of epidemiological and other health data resources available within the service area.
Assure all services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner.
Participate in committees outside and within the organization.
Attend all training sessions and meetings as scheduled.
Attend conferences and training to stay current on advances in the field and obtain new skills.
Participate in research projects as designated.
Perform other duties as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.