Tribal Career Pathway Program Participant

Tuolumne Me Wuk Indian Health Center Inc.•Sonora, CA

2d•$21 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at the Tuolumne Me Wuk Indian Health Center, where we offer more than just a job – we provide a community-focused environment with competitive salaries, exceptional benefits, and a true work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan, ensuring you and your family are well cared for. Plus, take advantage of Indian Health Service Loan Forgiveness opportunities to advance your career while reducing your student debt. Located in the heart of California’s Sierra Nevada foothills, our location offers not just a fulfilling career but the chance to explore a region full of stunning landscapes and outdoor recreation. Spend your days helping others grow professionally and your evenings and weekends hiking through serene mountain trails, kayaking on pristine lakes, or enjoying the charm of historic Downtown Sonora. With its vibrant culture, unique shops, and year-round festivals, you’ll find endless ways to connect and thrive. Whether you’re seeking professional growth or outdoor excitement, Tuolumne County is the perfect place to build your future. Apply today and start your next adventure with us! The Tribal Career Pathway Program is a structured 24-month pilot designed to build healthcare careers for tribal members attending college or planning to further their education. Under the general supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer and assigned rotation mentors, the participant completes customized departmental rotations across core health center functions, develops a professional skills portfolio, and completes a capstone project aligned to a strategic organizational need. The Tribal Career Pathway supports the health center's mission of delivering culturally competent care rooted in tribal values and aims to develop tribal healthcare professionals. This role requires initiative, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a genuine commitment to serving the tribal community.

Requirements

Must be an enrolled member or lineal descent of the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians.
Maintain active enrollment in a college degree program with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher throughout the program.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels.
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage concurrent assignments and shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to applicants currently enrolled in a college-level degree program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Applicants not currently enrolled will still be considered if they meet all other eligibility and selection standards.
Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a readiness to enroll in a college-level program.
Submission of a recommendation letter from a faculty member, employer, or community leader.
Submission of a work product sample (written project, analysis, or proposal).
Experience with RPMS or EHR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete structured rotations across core departments, with focus areas tailored to individual career goals while ensuring broad organizational exposure. Core rotation areas include Human Resources, Finance & Grants, IT & Operations, Community Programs & Outreach, and Clinical Administration.
Complete reflection reports following each departmental rotation.
Develop a portfolio of demonstrated skills including analysis, leadership, compliance review, presentation development, and project management.
Participate in leadership workshops, certifications, conferences, and other assigned professional development activities.
Maintain an individualized career development plan in collaboration with assigned mentor, reviewed annually.
Design and complete a capstone project that connects the Participant's area of career focus to a defined strategic health center need.
Present the completed capstone project to the Board of Directors at the conclusion of the program.
May participate in up to 5 hours per week of tribal committee service, as coordinated with the program supervisor.
May utilize up to 5 paid cultural leave days annually for traditional activities and ceremonies.
Serve as an engaged representative of the tribal community within the health center environment.
Adhere to HIPAA, confidentiality regulations, and all TMWIHC policies at all times.
Communicate and interact professionally with staff, vendors, partner agencies, and patients.
Demonstrate a customer-service-oriented approach in all organizational interactions.
Participate in all scheduled evaluations and annual reviews.
Maintain active enrollment in a college degree program with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher throughout the program.