Location: Tucson, AZ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type: UrbanSalary Range: $18 to $24 / Per Hour Open Period: 6/21/2024 until filledSummary: The Tucson Indian Center has been an active and influential member of the Urban Native American Community for more than 60 years. Our dedication to the growth and development of Native Americans is unprecedented and the drive and commitment of our employees is unmatched. We would love for you to consider adding your unique talents, skills, and knowledge to our staff. We look forward to getting to know you and what it is that drives you to assist this population.
The Diabetes Prevention Specialist is responsible for providing diabetes-related case management services and health education related to diabetes prevention and healthy lifestyles. Conducts the program outreach and coordinates with other community health and social service agencies. education events in the Community Room. Additionally, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Many Nations Community Room (MNCR). More info about area: https://www.ticenter.org/history/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Duties: Essential Functions:1. Provides individual case management services to clients addressing behavioral goals for a healthy lifestyle as relates to diabetes. Documents encounters in EHR.2. Designs, delivers and documents educational activities for youth, adults and elders regarding aspects of a healthy lifestyle, inclusive of diet, exercise, and diabetes prevention. Documents encounters into the EHR.3. Recruits and motivates urban Indian community members of all ages in weekly physical activity and health education.4. Oversees and monitors the day-to-day operations of the Many Nations Community Room and the accompanying kitchen, maintaining safety, cleanliness, and standard business operating hours of 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.5. Conducts community outreach to attract clients for health promotion services.6. Develops educational and outreach materials that are appropriate for the Urban Indian community.7. Refers individual clients to enroll them in Wellness Department services, to include client intake, eligibility determination, and case plan development and case plan monitoring.8. Coordinates with TIC staff to coordinate the logistics for Community Room events, such as workshops and field trips.9. Establishes and maintains working relationships with community organizations and partners to coordinate services.10. Prepares required reports in an accurate and timely manner.11. Participates as part of the staff team of the Tucson Indian Center and Wellness Department.12. Participates in a professional development plan, as appropriate.13. Performs other tasks as assigned. Qualifications: Required Knowledge, Skill and Ability:1. Coordinates with TIC staff to coordinate the logistics for Community Room events, such as workshops and field trips.2. Knowledge of the nature and scope of community-based health programs.3. Ability to recruit and motivate urban Indian community members of all ages in weekly physical activity and health education.4. Ability to use and demonstrate to others a variety of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint5. Knowledge of Native American health issues, inclusive of Urban Indian and tribal health issues, and the function of the Indian Health Service.6. Experience and interest in working directly with youth, adult and elder clients.7. Respectful, knowledgeable and familiar with native cultures and traditions.8. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.9. Ability to function as a member of a team.10. Ability to maintain positive professional relationships with fellow staff and clients.11. Ability to work with confidential, sensitive documents and information in a professional manner.12. Ability to maintain high standards of client confidentiality.Required Experience and Training1. Bachelor's Degree in health, nursing, or human services, such as public health, social work, or education.OR2. Associates Degree in nursing, human services, such as public health, social work, or education or Certified Care and Education Specialist and/or Certified Personal TrainerOR3. A minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) that is a certified Care and Education Specialist and/or Certified Personal Trainer with combination of three (3) years of work experience. Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: TIC-3000-09 Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals Get Details & Apply: https://www.ticenter.org/employment/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov