What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Modernization Project Manager position at Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW?
Job Details
Description
Title: Public Health Modernization Program Manager
Location: Indian Health Clinic
Schedule: In-person; Monday - Friday
Wage Range: $28.45 - $33.50; non-exempt
If you are a motivated and dedicated Public Health Modernization Program Manager looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!
At NARA NW, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful difference.
Company Mission:
The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.
About the Company:
At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
With over 400 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.
Position Overview:
The Public Health Modernization Program Manager coordinates and implements all activities of the NARA public health modernization project, and oversees the hiring, supervising, training and development of project team staff. The priorities of this position include leading agency-wide disaster recovery planning, public health data infrastructure and improvement, and health promotion and chronic disease management and prevention. This position reports to and works closely with the Director of Chronic Disease and the Chief Health and Wellness Officer.
What you will do:
- Supervise Public Health Modernization team staff, including reviewing and approving timecards, conducting performance reviews, providing coaching and feedback to employees, and identifying personal growth opportunities for all employees.
- Recruit, orient, and train new employees.
- Work with leadership to report grant activities, initiate contract amendments, track budget expenditures, reallocate funds as needed.
- Develop and implement strategic plans for public health priorities, including communicable disease control and outbreak management, environmental health, emergency preparedness and response, and population-based health data collection and reporting to stakeholders. Include strategies to build and sustain public health infrastructure at NARA NW
- Work closely with the Quality Management, Grants, Health Information Technology, Medical, Chronic Disease, Behavioral Health, Development, and Evaluation and Research Leadership teams to design, execute and champion NARA NW’s public health priorities.
- Participate in committees across the agency commensurate with public health priorities, for example, Workplace Wellness Committee, Safety Committee, and Events Planning Committee.
- Work with Public Health Modernization team to develop and implement monthly public health awareness messaging and campaigns for social media and NARA NW staff.
- Develop and deliver presentations that allow visualization of community health data for stakeholders, to improve buy-in.
Qualifications
We would like to hear from people that have:
- Master’s level degree in Public Health, Healthcare Management or closely aligned field required.
- Two years of experience in project management with proven project leadership and success including supervision of staff
- Experience working in a health care setting with electronic health records and other health information technology and data; experience with Athena Health a plus.
- Understanding of health disparities and social inequities facing American Indians/Alaska Natives and a desire to promote the delivery of appropriate health services to this population.
- Intermediate to advanced statistical and analytic skills and knowledge of research methods and design, data collection, and analysis.
- Experience working with and analyzing national, state, and local surveillance data and/or surveys.
What’s in it for you?
14 Paid Holidays: New Years, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, 4th of July, Labor Day, United Indigenous Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Indigenous People’s Day!
Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
- Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
- 14 Paid Federal Holidays (Listed Above)
- 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
- 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
- $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Spending Account
- 401(k) with 4% Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
- Referral Program- (Up to $1000 Dollars)
- Company Phone
- Company Laptop
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC
How to apply:
- To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
- Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Not required), that’s all!
- Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.
NARA NW Mission: Our mission is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and everyone in need.
NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.
Consistent with NARA NW’s sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a “Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form” and NARA NW “Modeling Sobriety Policy Form” as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart
Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.
Salary : $28 - $34
