ACE's Program Coordinator

Job Description
As a Program Coordinator at NVIH you will support the Community Health and Outreach departments in engaging the community in services and activities that provide education, outreach and support as required to accomplish the scope of work for the Community Health and Outreach Programs. The Program Coordinator is a health advocate for the Native American in coordination with other departments of Northern Valley Indian Health and community agencies. They perform a variety of health-related activities that involve assessing patient needs, developing appropriate plans of care, assisting patients in accessing services, providing basic health promotion and disease prevention education, maintaining a patient caseload, and accurately documenting care coordination services.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement patient centered programs that establish community partnerships to support the mission of the coalition and collaborative services based on the needs of the communities we serve.
• Ensure program compliance with NVIH policies and procedures as well as applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Evaluate and analyze effectiveness of programs and partner with department directors and others to continuously improve programs.
• Communicate and report on the status and effectiveness of programs with various stakeholders, as directed.
• Conduct and/or facilitate culturally appropriate group/individual education sessions to NVIH staff, patients, families and communities on program initiatives.
• Support programs and other assignments involving program funding, including but not limited to budgets, grants, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Indian preference. Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code Section 472 & 473). In other than the above, Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience

• Specific experience with or knowledge ofsubstance abuse or fall risk assessment.Volunteer work or formal education/training will be considered if applicable.
• Knowledge of program scope based on agency need
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to speak publicly, such as conducting group trainings.
• Ability to maintaining effective working relationships.
• Proven ability to engage in culturally sensitive geographic areas.
• Able to travel for training and maintain a valid California driver's license and insurability with the agency auto-policies along with maintaining reliable transportation.
• Able and willing to learn and apply health training program(s).
• Basic computer skills required; internet browsing/researching, typing, email, etc.
• Highschool diploma or equivalency/GED

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off accrued in first year of employment
• 14 Paid Holidays
• 401k with match

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