988 Tribal Response Project Coordinator

Southern Plains Tribal Health Board; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Plains Tribal Health Board seeks a Project Coordinator to oversee the 988 Tribal Response Program and coordinate day-to-day tasks with program staff. You will manage tribal contacts, engage partners, and attend outreach events to advance program objectives.

The role requires strong communication, data entry skills, and the ability to meet quarterly milestones while coordinating with recovery specialists. Travel may be required for meetings and trainings.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects with timelines.
• Experience with data collection, entry, and reporting in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Update and manage tribal contacts and partner information.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with tribal partners.
• Attend in-person outreach events regularly.
• Input data into Monday boards and synthesize data across platforms.
• Collaborate with peer recovery support specialists to complete tasks and maintain records.
• Create quarterly milestones and streamline reporting to meet program goals.
• Attend virtual and in-person meetings and trainings.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Project Coordinator# Project CoordinatorHome Office - Oklahoma City, OK 73114## OverviewSalary Range$22.18 - $27.73 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh SchoolTravel PercentageUp to 25%CategoryAdmin - Clerical## DescriptionUnder the general direction of the 988 Tribal Response Program Manager, will collaborate with program staff to oversee the day-to-day responsibilities and tasks related to 988 program objectives, and serve as the primary contact for the program when creating and maintaining relationships with numerous tribal and non-tribal entities. Duties include but are not limited to;-Updating and managing tribal contacts -Communicate regularly and professionally with tribal partners -Attending in-person outreach events regularly -Collecting and inputting data into Monday board(s) -Synthesizing data among various platforms -Working closely with peer recovery support specialists to ensure tasks are completed and documented -Ensuring program goals and objectives are met by creating quarterly milestones and streamlining reporting -Attending both virtual and in-person meetings and trainings## Qualifications**Education:** Highschool diploma. Bachelor Degree preferred in a related field.**Minimum experience:** Two plus years of professional experience specific to the job they are being hired for or in a closely related fieldAll applicants must be capable of demonstrating AI/AN cultural competency. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in business, community health, public health, social work, marketing, or related field with an emphasis in health promotion. Knowledge of the 988 mental health life-line is preferred but not required. Existing experience/knowledge related to Tribal communications, organizational structure and collaboration is strongly preferred. Grant writing and funding experience desired.**Knowledge:**Must be able to identify, work and recruit buy-in from community, tribes, tribal organizations, Indian Health Service, federal and state agencies for program collaboration. Must be familiar with community and tribal customs/traditions or have working cultural knowledge of tribal nations within the states of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas.**Special Skills:**Must have and be able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; presentation skills; decision making and time management skills; leadership and team building skills; ability to prioritize multiple projects; ability to build positive work relationships with internal and external customers; ability to interact professionally with the public; and maintain confidentiality. Computer skills and knowledge of technical and applicable software programs is required. Punctuality is required in attendance and assignments.**Competencies:**Teamwork, effective communication, planning and organizing work, initiative, and problem solving.**Supervisory Authority**: No**Travel**: In and out of state travel may be required in the fulfillment of job requirements and training.**Equal Employment:** Except for Indian Preference, consideration will be made without regard to any non-merit factors such as race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, politics, disabilities, marital status, age, membership, or non-membership in any employee organization.**Reasonable Accommodations**: Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities, except when so doing would impose an undue hardship on the SPTHB.**Conditions of Employment**: 1. Full-time grant funded appointment (Subject to grant continuation); 2. Applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license; 3. Climbing, walking, standing, bending, and occasionally long hours. 4. In and/or Out-of-State travel may be required.