Family Health Services Director

SUMMARY:

The Family Health Services Director provides overall planning, direction and management of the Family Health Department including the Clinic, Indian Health Services (IHS), CHRs, Fitness Center and related contracts and grants. Also responsible for administration of Tribal Health Plan. The Family Health Director and fulfill the responsibilities of all related grants.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

The following duties and responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet business needs.

· Oversee Prairie Island’s IHS funded programs and engage with IHS regularly

· Hire, schedule, train, coach, and evaluate Family Health staff and other employees being paid from health related grants and conduct performance reviews

· Develop an annual budget, and maintain controls on financials, including labor costs, to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of operations

· Prepare 1095 tax Form B for insurance beneficiaries of Tribal Health Plan

· Negotiate third party contracts to establish fair rate for Tribal members

· Facilitate monthly staff meetings and handle all personnel issues within department

· Approve all necessary training, meetings and seminars for Family Health staff

· Assist the department in developing and implementing policies and procedures

·  Monitor and ensure that the goals and directives of the Health department and applicable contracts and grants from funding agencies are being complied with

· Coordinate and assist department with the implementation and prevention, education and program services for members of the Community

· Establishes, monitors and administers the Family Health Departmental budget

· Monitor and oversee the self-funded tribal insurance plans; including negotiating rates with vendors to utilize Medicare and PRC rates

· Network with area services (Minnesota tribes, state and county health agencies) to identify and develop specific plans for program improvement

· Explore, evaluate and recommend changes as deemed necessary with the healthcare options available to the Prairie Island Indian Community

· Prepare monthly written reports for the Tribal Council and Tribal Operations on all Family Health Department activities and oral reports as requested by Tribal Council

· Oversee Fitness Center staff and Wellness Programs for Tribal members

· Performs other duties as assigned by the Tribal Administrator

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

· Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Business or related field

· Minimum of three (3) years of management experience, preferably working in the Native American community.

· Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with health benefits

· Experience working with Indian Health Services

· Knowledge of Contracts and Grants and PL 93-638

· Ability to manage departmental budget and control labor costs

· Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality

· Good organizational skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Strong computer skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

· The ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision

· Successful experience working in a team setting

· Sensitive to Native American Culture

· Must pass drug screen (UA) and a federal criminal background check in compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act and the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act

· Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability

Preferred

· CPR Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*

·  Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

· Must be able to walk, stand or sit for long periods throughout the day