Tribal Relations Liaison, Hybrid local to Coos county!

We are currently hiring a Tribal Relations Liaison! If you are organized, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, project management experience, and value being part of a team that makes a difference, you may be the right person for the position! Apply today!

Classification: NON-EXEMPT | Status & Schedule: PART-TIME, MON – FRI, 8AM – 5PM PT
Location: LOCAL TO COOS COUNTY | Salary: $25.76 - $32.96/hourly
Department: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | Reports to: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Supervision Exercised: NON-SUPERVISORY Job Purpose: Tribal Relations Coordination

This position serves as the single point of contact at Advanced Health Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) for Oregon Federally Recognized Tribes, the Urban Indian Health (UIH) Program and Oregon Health Authority (OHA)-Tribal Affairs. This position is responsible for a range of liaison functions to improve the physical, behavioral, and oral health of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) CCO members. They will communicate with network providers, members, and other stakeholders in the CCO service area to coordinate this work. All work will be conducted through the lens of improving health equity for all vulnerable populations.

Qualifications, Education, & Experience

• Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Communications, Health Care Administration, Political Science, or related field preferred; experience in lieu of education may be considered
• Three years’ experience in volunteer coordination, project coordination, or community outreach
• Three years’ experience working in healthcare field with AI/AN tribal entities and programs
• Experience with the Indian Health Services/Tribal Health/Urban Indian Health Program delivery system preferred
• Experience with Oregon’s Coordinated Care Organization Model preferred
• Experience with and understanding of government-to-government relationships between states and sovereign tribal nations

Essential Responsibilities: Tribal Relations Coordination

• Fully understands the tribal health system and how it interacts with the CCO
• Provides recommendations and assists with resolutions to issues related to the delivery of health care services to AI/AN CCO members
• Promotes services and programs to improve the health equity of AI/AN CCO members including but not limited to; improved access to integrated coordinated care, develop and implement new initiatives, foster inter-agency collaboration, and assist with contracts and agreements with tribal entities
• Actively participates in the development and implementation of the Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plans (CHPs)
• Serves as a contact to the Tribal Advisory Council (TAC) and reports to the TAC on a quarterly basis
• Meets regularly and at a mutually agreed upon time with local tribal representative(s) to discuss Tribal/CCO related issues
• Attends all meetings where decision-making may have an impact on the CCO’s relationship with tribal entities
• Attends trainings to expand knowledge of principles that are foundational to working with and understanding tribes and tribal communities
• Develops and conducts training and technical assistance for health providers and others working with tribal health systems
• Assists with CCO health care system training and education programs and matters relating to Tribal communities specific concerns
• Collaborates with tribal-cultural and prevention programs to expand services in the areas of Public Health and Behavioral Health, including but not limited to Crisis Services, Suicide Prevention, Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug Prevention and Diabetes Prevention
• Communicates with CCO leadership to bring issues forward that are concerning to Tribal and UIH Programs and address accordingly
• Facilitates a resolution of issues that arise between the CCO and Indian Health Services (IHS) providers within the CCO
• Participate in quality and organizational process improvement activities and teams when requested
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures as applicable to area(s) of responsibility
• Handle confidential information and materials appropriately and maintain a secure work area
• Other duties as assigned

For a full job description and to formally apply, please visit www.advancedhealth.com/careers

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.76 - $32.96 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Coos Bay, OR 97420

Salary : $26 - $33