Program Coordinator

Description

Here at SNAHC, you are joining a team and company at a time of growth and transformation. You will love being surrounded by people who are as passionate as you are about healthcare and giving back to the community. Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company's sole discretion and the wage range for this role considers a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At SNAHC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $26.00/HR-$28.00/HR.

*Role may need to float to other SNAHC locations

Position Summary

The Community Health Program Coordinator (PROGCO) reports to the CH Administrative Services Manager. This is an integral position to the operations of grant programs focused on planning, developing, improving, and delivering mental health prevention activities and treatment services to Native American youth and their families. Working collaboratively with the CH Administrative Services Manager, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for leading, coordinating and ensuring execution of required activities for suicide prevention programming. This position will receive training and support from the evaluation team to fulfill these responsibilities.

Essential Functions

Organizes and facilitates culturally responsive programs, groups, interventions related to mental health, trauma, grief and loss, and substance use and alcohol prevention.

Leads planning committee for the SNAHC Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) project.

Establishes, expands, facilitates and sustains initiatives, programs, and/or partnerships that engage key stakeholders and community members (e.g. local tribes, American Indian education programs etc...) in order to address community health priorities.

Coordinates community based education activities that support healthy lifestyle choices and promotes positive behavior change.

Supports appropriate staff in planning, implementation and evaluation of community programs and events.

Responsible for conducting educational classes based on best practice curriculum in the areas of Mental Health First Aid, Suicide Prevention, and other trained prevention capacities.

Effectively uses mental health initiatives and modalities in support of prevention and treatment as related to youth, families, and community.

Supports administration and operations of the various targeted prevention frameworks and community activities aimed at suicide prevention among AI/AN youth, families, and partners.

Conducts cultural training and organizes and delivers presentations as requested by SNAHC partners.

Assists with the planning and preparation and participates in community-based events such as: health fairs, pow wows, conferences, and trainings as needed.

Ensures SNAHC services are delivered in a culturally appropriate manner.

Complies with all state and federal laws and regulations, as they pertain to position including; HIPAA, sexual harassment, scope of practice, OSHA, etc.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

Specific knowledge of youth prevention strategies in alcohol and other drug prevention, tobacco use, risk reduction, and healthy behaviors, expected.

Desire to work closely with youth and families.

Familiarity with Family-Driven and Youth-Drive Care such as family and youth experiences, their visions and goals, their perceptions of strengths and needs and their guidance about will make them comfortable steer decision making about all aspects of services and service design, operation, and evaluation.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Must maintain a professional demeanor and the ability to respectfully represent SNAHC in the community.

Competencies

Communication and Relationships

Initiative

Planning and Organizing

Safety

Teamwork

Customer Service

Coordination/Event Planning

Data Collection

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in health science, Public Health, Education or equivalent; or working towards/nearly completed an associate’s degree or two years of college completion of a bachelor’s degree.

2 years of experience in direct service in youth prevention.

Must be able to lift 40 lbs and be responsible for the set up and breakdown of outreach booth and equipment

Must have a valid California Driver’s License with current auto insurance and reliable transportation.

Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data collection and data imputation/analyzing necessary
• Experience coordinating, implementing, or monitoring federally funded grant programs.
• Experience in an FQHC setting as a member of a multi-disciplinary team preferred.
• Familiarity with American Indian/Alaska Native communities.

Bilingual

Please Note: This position may be grant funded. Continued employment is contingent upon renewed or additional funding and may be discontinued at the close of the grant cycle. Grant funding for any position does not impart any contractual right, either expressed or implied, to remain in Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc.’s employment for a specific period of time. Grant funding does not affect the Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc.’s status as an “at will” employer.