Wellness Navigator

INDIAN HEALTH COUNCIL INC • Valley Center, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Since 1970, Indian Health Council, Inc. (IHC) has provided high-quality, compassionate healthcare and support services to the nine Federally recognized American Indian tribes in north San Diego County. With more than 200 employees serving 2 clinic sites, IHC is proud of the diversity of its staff as a reflection of the community it serves. The reward of working at IHC is more than a paycheck and excellent benefits; it is the impact and contribution to the Tribal community that employees value most. If you are passionate about improving the overall health and wellness of our tribal community, IHC is looking for people like you.
About Us
• Patient-Centered Care: Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy, Social Services
• Research focused: Community Based Participatory grant-funded research programs; we are a Native American Research Center of Health (NARCH).
• Accredited as an ambulatory health care center by AAAHC
Our Philosophy
At IHC, we believe in empowering our patients with knowledge to achieve their healthcare goals. We strive to treat the whole person using a multifaceted approach to include physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health and wellbeing.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years related community outreach and education experience, and/or training.
• Experience working with Tribal communities.
• Knowledgeable of Southern California Tribes.
• Knowledge of consortium community and resources as it relates to position.
• Ability to interpret and translate grant goals and objectives into effective services for the community.
• Ability to work effectively with team members.
• Ability to identify problems, use good judgment and recommend solutions.
• Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities.
• Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Possess excellent public speaking skills.
• A valid California driver’s license and a good driving record will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Current CPR certification or attainment within 6 months of hire.
• Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam, tuberculin skin test or x-ray and urine drug screen test that includes marijuana.
• Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Indian Preference shall be given in accordance with IHC’s Policies and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates interdepartmental meetings, ensuring information is disseminated and gathered with accuracy and cultural relevancy.
• Clearly communicates project goals and under the direction of the COIPP Program Manager.
• Coordinates appropriate activities/meetings to ensure goals are met.
• Serves as a navigator to facilitate the gathering of intake and subsequent data required by funding source and determine readiness of program.
• Works closely with coalition/advisory members, the treatment team, and outside entities to enhance the development and implementation of the community outreach and community agencies.
• Promotes community wellness through involvement in cultural and social activities known to support individual and community resilience.
• Maintains well-organized documentation, tracking, and reporting processes.
• Completes project reports in a timely fashion.
• Completes all data entry for grant funder.
• Completes all reporting for grant reporting based on the Notice of Award.
• Collaborates with other IHC department staff.
• Attends department meetings, provides presentations to staff and program affiliates.
• Participates in local community gatherings/events for outreach and recruitment.
• Serves as Peer Support for patients and community members in COIPP Programming.
• Complete all grant objectives based on Narrative.
• Assists with various group workshops as planned by the Health Promotions Department.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Position may be re-assigned during activation of EOP.

Benefits

• PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance with low employee contribution
• company-paid life and disability insurance
• malpractice coverage for providers
• 403B retirement with company matching
• generous PTO and Sick time
• 14 paid holidays
• paid jury service
• paid bereavement leave
• reimbursement for professional license(s), and certifications such as CPR and continuing education units.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED