Director-Community Health & Education - Poarch Band of Creek Indians

Job Announcement: HR2024:74
Position Title: Director-Community Health & Education
Advertising: Publicly
Department: Health
Division: Health & Human Services
Immediate Supervisor: Director-Nursing
Department Director: Director-Health
Employment Status: Exempt
Position Type: Regular Full–Time
Mandatory Reporter: Yes
Background Check Required: Yes (child-sensitive) **
Opening Date: Monday, May 6, 2024
Closing Date: Monday, May 20, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.

Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.

Overall Objectives of Position
The Director-Community Health & Education maintains a comprehensive Community Health and Education Program which includes, but is not limited to, supervision of WIC Coordinator/Nutrition Specialist, Community Health Clerk, Community Health Representatives, Registered Dietitian, and the Health Educator, oversight of home visit services, patient/family care planning, safety and infection control, communicable disease investigation, WIC program, coordination of immunization program and follow-up, and screening clinics. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position. The Director-Community Health & Education is expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable program.
The Director-Community Health & Education is expected to live the Purpose and Values of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and will go beyond the call of duty.

Primary Responsibilities of the Director-Community Health & Education

• Maintains, evaluates and recommends revision of a comprehensive community health program which includes, but is not limited to:
  • a. Home visit services via approved, current protocols.
  • b. Patient/family care plans based upon a holistic approach.
  • c. Coordination of care/needs in home or community settings, involving alternate resources and other providers when applicable.
  • d. Safety and infection control in the home/community, employee setting.
  • e. Educational activities for patients, family and community.
  • f. Discharge planning to assure continuity of care.
  • g. Community screening and health assessment activities.
  • h. Active monitoring and participation in communicable disease control, maternal and child health, chronic diseases, mental health, alcohol/substance abuse.
  • i. Manages and coordinates the Immunization Program, Employee Health.
• Provides patient services within the clinic setting for specialty clinics, ensuring coordination with home/community health needs.
• Develops new programs in the Community Health field.
• Participates in the GPRA measures as it relates to community health and immunizations.
• Schedules, monitors, and evaluates daily assignments for WIC Program and Community Health Program staff.
• Assures timely and accurate documentation of needs and services.
• Actively proposes and participates in Health Promotion/Disease and Injury Prevention activities.
• Participates in clinic huddles as needed.
• Maintains yearly competency and continuing education requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned appropriate person(s).

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Manages and supervises the appropriate staff, including but not limited to general supervision, performance evaluations, disciplinary procedures, leave approvals, timesheets, etc., with applicable approval when necessary.
• Manages and coordinates the Immunization program via CDC, IHS, and State guidelines.
• Administers immunizations according to CDC and State recommendations.

Education/License/Certification and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Possession of a certificate of registration to practice professional nursing as issued by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• Possession of a certificate of registration to practice professional nursing as issued by the Florida Board of Nursing within ninety (90) days of hire date.
• Two (2) years of employment experience in ambulatory care nursing required.
• Two (2) years of employment experience in community health and/or public health nursing required.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience in monitoring and coordinating the activities of subordinates, including general supervision, performance evaluations, disciplinary procedures, leave approvals, timesheets, etc. required.
• Previous experience with managing or coordinating an Immunization Program via CDC, IHS and state guidelines preferred.
• Previous experience with heath care in the home setting preferred.
• Must maintain current professional licensure in Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain licensure within ninety (90) days of official date of hire in this position.
• Must possess certification of “Mandatory Reporter Training” or obtain certification during the first week of employment.

Skills Required

• Absolute confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and the Privacy Act.
• Must have a working knowledge of computers and electronic health records, with the ability to work in a Windows environment with various software programs such as Microsoft Office software and etc.
• Ability to work in a high-performance, fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and independently.
• Must possess good eyesight (with or without corrective lenses), good manual dexterity, ability to bend, lift, and stand for periods of time.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be people oriented and relate well to people from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed; flexible in regards to accommodating emergency visits as needed.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and insurable driving record according the Tribal insurance guidelines.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to adequately and successfully perform all duties and responsibilities of this position.

Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application.

**Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as child-sensitive or data-sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.

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