Traditional Healing Provider

Native American Community • Minneapolis, MN

2d

About The Position

The Traditional Healing Provider is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of the Traditional Healing grant activities and supporting the development of a sustainable cultural healing program at NACC. Key activities include planning cultural trainings, ceremonies, workshops and activities within the urban Native American (NA) community. Building collaboration within and across NACC departments, as well as external programs, agencies, and key stakeholders that are serving the NA community. This position will work closely with the Traditional Healing Department and Elders Council to successfully implement cultural healing programming.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• At least three years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license and insurance.
• Obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid or other needed certifications when requested.
• Computer skills required: Internet Software; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); Presentation software (PowerPoint); and general knowledge.
• General understanding of community organizing
• Previous experience working with Native Americans or other marginalized communities.
• Familiar with local resources for chemical, mental, and physical health.
• Works well independently and on a team.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and case management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of ceremony, cultural teachings, traditional medicines and community engagement preferred.
• Knowledge of bead/quill work, sewing or other traditional craft knowledge that can be taught in group settings preferred.
• Leadership experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and coordinate resources to support culturally appropriate programming within the clinic across departments.
• Implore NA values and community needs to plan effective cultural healing activities and workshops.
• Establish partnerships and agreements with cultural advisors and elders that offer ceremonies and workshops. Complete paperwork needed for contracting services.
• Coordinate workshops/events/groups that provide opportunities for cultural and traditional knowledge, skills, abilities and wisdom to be shared.
• Purchase materials that are needed for cultural activities planned and track grant budgets.
• Ability to host weekly groups in different departments such as IOP, MAT and/or Behavioral Health
• Create pre/post surveys for workshops. Upload pictures, write ups and data to the Traditional Healing Report for grant reporting.
• Facilitate and coordinate traditional activities and ceremonies that support community.
• Plan quarterly meetings to consult and engage Elders Council
• Conduct one-on-one spiritual care to clients in clinic as needed (smudging, teas/medicines, etc.)
• Conduct inventory of traditional medicines and supplies and complete purchase orders for grants
• Oversee the use and maintenance of traditional medicines in clinic spaces
• Maintain tracking and coordination of events, groups and activities provided by the traditional healing department.
• Oversees scheduling of volunteers and interns as necessary
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED