Chief Cultural Health Officer (CCHO)

SDUIH; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SDUIH is seeking a Chief Cultural Health Officer to lead cultural programming across Sioux Falls and Pierre clinics. The role involves supervising cultural staff, coordinating activities like Red Road Groups and language classes, and ensuring culturally-informed holistic healing plans for Native communities.

You will partner with executives to identify funding streams, maintain records, and report on cultural program outcomes, while supporting admissions and referrals to strengthen

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Computer proficiency and efficient/accurate data-entry skills.
• Established work with the Native communities.
• Pass a federal background check. Must not have any felony convictions as related to the federal grant authority.
• Able to travel to/from Sioux Falls to Pierre, SD.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and supervise cultural activities and staff.
• Coordinate with community recovery organizations and programs to maintain communications.
• Participate in continuing education and workshops to maintain competency.
• Develop and execute internal cultural training for SDUIH staff.
• Train and mentor SDUIH staff as needed.
• Complete annual reviews and provide feedback to supervisees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain flexible schedules including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Cultural competency

Communication

Data entry

Travel readiness

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Driver's license

Computer proficiency

Job description

SDUIH OVERVIEW:

South Dakota Urban Indian Health, Inc. is a mission-driven nonprofit healthcare organization
dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through two full-time primary care
clinics serving Native and urban communities across South Dakota. Headquartered in Pierre and
operating in partnership with the Indian Health Service, SDUIH is committed to advancing the
health, wellness, and quality of life of the communities it serves.

Joining SDUIH means becoming part of our Tiwahe — our family. We foster a supportive and empowering
workplace culture built on equitable pay, flexibility, professional growth, and employee wellness.
Our team members are valued as essential contributors to meaningful, community-centered healthcare
transformation.

SDUIH employees enjoy traditional benefits, such as:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Employer-paid life insurance provided by SDUIH.


• Paid leave benefits, including Paid Time Off (PTO), sick leave, wellness leave, and paid holidays.


• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance provided by SDUIH.


• Participation in the SDUIH 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, with a 100% employer match on the first 4% of employee contributions, subject to plan eligibility and terms.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Chief Cultural Health Office (CCHO) will work closely with key executives and program managers to identify needs and plan funding revenue streams for the cultural department activities. Communicate information clearly and concisely for proper patient referral. Schedule, coordinate, and conduct planned cultural activities such as facilitating Red Road Groups, Language Classes, and other cultural activities as needed by our Native American Community. Maintain records and prepare required reports.

Provide direct supervision of the cultural program staff in Sioux Falls and Pierre Clinics. Supervise any inters, students, and/or contractors. Assess cultural components and how they affect and determine the most appropriate methods to incorporate into each client's cultural holistic healing plan. Determination of the need for and type of culturally based spiritual interventions, therapeutic cultural tasks, setting proceduresand rules for cultural groups, meetings, referring clients for guidance with client problems.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitates and supervises techniques and activities to provide relatives with access to groups, materials, and information to aid in their cultural healing holistic health plan.


• Serves as a liaison between the program and community recovery organizations and programs to maintain communications regarding client activities and needs and provides community resources forclients in recovery with the cultural healing program.


• Participates in continuing education training and workshops as needed to maintain high level of competency.


• Develop and execute internal cultural training for SDUIH staff.


• Train and teach SDUIH staff, as needed.


• Complete annual reviews and other feedback as needed, to staff under supervision.


• Performs other duties, as assigned.


• Ability to maintain flexible work schedules including evenings and weekends.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• The traditional, cultural, and spiritual practices of a diverse American Indian community.


• Must understand the American Indian community and culture, as well as experience working with people from diverse ethnic groups and various backgrounds.


• HIPAA and OSHA rules and requirements.


• Ethical and moral counseling standards and protocols.


• Community programs and resources.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.


• Possess a valid state driver’s license.


• Computer proficiency and efficient/accurate data-entry skills.


• Established work with the Native communities.


• Pass a federal background check. Must not have any felony convictions as related to the federal grant authority.


• Able to travel to/from Sioux Falls to Pierre, SD.


• Must be CPR certified or be willing to obtain CPR certification within 6 months of employment.

SDUIH has the right to amend this job description as operational needs dictate. SDUIH is an at-will employer.

INDIAN PREFERENCE

In accordance with IHS policy and Federal guidelines, preference will be given to
qualified Indian applicants in accordance to Section 703 (i) of the Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964. SDUIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be able to provide Indian
Preference documentation if claimed