What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elder Navigator position at Southern Indian Health Council, Inc.?
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Position Title: Elder Navigator
Department: KFS / Social Services
Supervised By: Prevention Program Coordinator
Location: Alpine and Campo
Status: Non-Exempt
Posted: 03/31/2025
Closing Date: 04/14/2025
Compensation: $23.73-$33.29/Hr
Grant: Grant Funded
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm; evenings and weekends will be required based on program needs.
General Statement Of Responsibilities
The Elder Navigator will support, provide services, and encourage the Elder population to participate, develop, and support intergenerational activities. Objective is for youth to benefit from the experiences of survival and self-sufficiency the Elders can offer. The Elder Navigator will also provide essential support, information, and linkages in a cultural format.
Specific Duties And Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Prevention Project Coordinator:
Education/Experience: Three (3) years experience in a social services field, preferably in the mental health arena. Must have knowledge of American Indians and Indian values and practices. Must have good verbal and written communication skills, as well as good stress management and organizational skills. Must have knowledge of responsibilities involved in doing work that is highly confidential and the handling and processing of confidential information. Must have knowledge of the local area, in particular the Indian reservations, for the purpose of making home visits. Must have a relationship with Elders in the community and a clear understanding of appropriate cultural customs within this particular community.
License: A valid driver’s license and a good driving record will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Character: Applicant must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Must be responsible and able to exercise good judgment, follow instructions, detail oriented, must be a self-starter, and be able to interact effectively and communicate with people in a professional and courteous manner. Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.
Skills: Strong team building, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective peer relationships with coworkers within the Department, clinic-wide, and the public. Must be able to express ideas clearly, concisely, address audiences effectively, and exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. Willing to be part of a team and cooperate in accomplishing department goals and objectives. Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, take initiative, be proactive, and function in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to work with people of all social and ethnic backgrounds and to resolve conflicts, negotiates situations, and facilitate consensus.
Physical and Personal Requirements: Normal clinic/office environment. Sit or stand for long periods of time. Reach, bend, climb, stoop, lift up to 25 lbs. repetitive hand movement; use and view PC. Reliable transportation and car insurance as required by the state. Travel as needed.
Compliance: Each employee plays a key role in creating a compliance culture at SIHC. Employees are expected to learn and comply with all SIHC policies and procedures. One must have the ability to understand the implications and complexities of all compliance policies. Participation in all compliance training is mandatory, and generally have a heightened awareness of policies and regulations that are specific to one’s department and position. All SIHC employees are expected to report violations or suspected violations of compliance policies or regulations.
Other: Applicants must have a thorough knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing the field of Social Services, and the treatments, policies and procedures relating to the provision of those services. Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment tuberculin skin test or x-ray, and blood/urine screening test. Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position. Applicants must complete a SIHC application and submit it to Human Resources prior to the close dates indicated. The position is co-located at the Alpine Clinic.
INDIAN PREFERENCE: To receive Indian preference for any SIHC position, the applicant must be enrolled, or eligible for enrollment, as an American Indian with their Tribe or the Bureau of Indian Affairs, or must be certified as an American Indian from their Tribal Chairperson. Applicants claiming Indian preference must attach verification of their claim to the SIHC application. If verification is not or cannot be verified, the applicant will not receive Indian preference for purposes of the interview.
Grant Funded through 06/30/2027
Position Title: Elder Navigator
Department: KFS / Social Services
Supervised By: Prevention Program Coordinator
Location: Alpine and Campo
Status: Non-Exempt
Posted: 03/31/2025
Closing Date: 04/14/2025
Compensation: $23.73-$33.29/Hr
Grant: Grant Funded
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm; evenings and weekends will be required based on program needs.
General Statement Of Responsibilities
The Elder Navigator will support, provide services, and encourage the Elder population to participate, develop, and support intergenerational activities. Objective is for youth to benefit from the experiences of survival and self-sufficiency the Elders can offer. The Elder Navigator will also provide essential support, information, and linkages in a cultural format.
Specific Duties And Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Prevention Project Coordinator:
- Lead the monthly Healthy Family program for SIHC consortium Tribes.
- Assist with all Elder functions, services, programs, and activities hosted by SIHC.
- Make home visits and/or phone calls, visits to community centers, and staying in touch with the community in a culturally dictated manner:
- Monthly birthday card mailings to Elders
- Offer monthly Elder, culturally supportive, Arts & Crafts
- Integrate with other components of the program project to assist with early detection of depression, effects of trauma, and other markers for mental health issues.
- Conduct outreach in partnership with other clinic outreach workers.
- Provide support to individuals and families who are at risk and in need of linkages to on-going services and make referrals to the appropriate departments for assessment and/or treatment services.
- Ability to develop new activities based on changes within the community that are necessary to support cultural needs, be client-focused, and elderly-centered.
- Provides monthly narratives, pictures, and data reports supporting the program’s outcome measures.
- Encourage completion of surveys, questionaries, etc. to monitor outcomes.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule may be required based on need.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience: Three (3) years experience in a social services field, preferably in the mental health arena. Must have knowledge of American Indians and Indian values and practices. Must have good verbal and written communication skills, as well as good stress management and organizational skills. Must have knowledge of responsibilities involved in doing work that is highly confidential and the handling and processing of confidential information. Must have knowledge of the local area, in particular the Indian reservations, for the purpose of making home visits. Must have a relationship with Elders in the community and a clear understanding of appropriate cultural customs within this particular community.
License: A valid driver’s license and a good driving record will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Character: Applicant must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Must be responsible and able to exercise good judgment, follow instructions, detail oriented, must be a self-starter, and be able to interact effectively and communicate with people in a professional and courteous manner. Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.
Skills: Strong team building, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective peer relationships with coworkers within the Department, clinic-wide, and the public. Must be able to express ideas clearly, concisely, address audiences effectively, and exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. Willing to be part of a team and cooperate in accomplishing department goals and objectives. Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, take initiative, be proactive, and function in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to work with people of all social and ethnic backgrounds and to resolve conflicts, negotiates situations, and facilitate consensus.
Physical and Personal Requirements: Normal clinic/office environment. Sit or stand for long periods of time. Reach, bend, climb, stoop, lift up to 25 lbs. repetitive hand movement; use and view PC. Reliable transportation and car insurance as required by the state. Travel as needed.
Compliance: Each employee plays a key role in creating a compliance culture at SIHC. Employees are expected to learn and comply with all SIHC policies and procedures. One must have the ability to understand the implications and complexities of all compliance policies. Participation in all compliance training is mandatory, and generally have a heightened awareness of policies and regulations that are specific to one’s department and position. All SIHC employees are expected to report violations or suspected violations of compliance policies or regulations.
Other: Applicants must have a thorough knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing the field of Social Services, and the treatments, policies and procedures relating to the provision of those services. Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment tuberculin skin test or x-ray, and blood/urine screening test. Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position. Applicants must complete a SIHC application and submit it to Human Resources prior to the close dates indicated. The position is co-located at the Alpine Clinic.
INDIAN PREFERENCE: To receive Indian preference for any SIHC position, the applicant must be enrolled, or eligible for enrollment, as an American Indian with their Tribe or the Bureau of Indian Affairs, or must be certified as an American Indian from their Tribal Chairperson. Applicants claiming Indian preference must attach verification of their claim to the SIHC application. If verification is not or cannot be verified, the applicant will not receive Indian preference for purposes of the interview.
Grant Funded through 06/30/2027
Salary : $24 - $33
