Community Health & Outreach Director

Northern Valley Indian Health; Chico (CA); Presencial; USD 92.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Long term disability

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Retirement plan participation

Descripción de la vacante

Northern Valley Indian Health in Chico, CA seeks a Community Health & Outreach Director to lead community health initiatives, coordinate partnerships, and develop resources for health improvement in Native American communities.

This role oversees programs, ensures culturally sensitive services, and manages budgets while collaborating with executive leadership. Ideal candidate has RN license, public health background, and proven leadership in grant-funded projects.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, health admin, public health or related field.
• Five years in public health or health admin with at least three years in leadership.
• Valid California Registered Nursing License; PHN certificate preferred.
• Ability to engage in community outreach and coalition building.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication; grant writing experience.
• Strategic thinking and initiative with ability to drive program funding.
• Willingness to travel between sites with a CA driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the CH/ Outreach Department.
• Provide oversight for community health programs and outreach events.
• Coordinate community health planning with stakeholders and partners.
• Prepare and monitor department budgets with senior leadership.
• Lead quality improvement projects and GPRA/HEDIS/QIP activities.
• Develop culturally sensitive health programs for Native communities.
• Support grant applications and funding proposals.
• Update staff job descriptions and trainings for growth.
• Promote teamwork and represent the agency with partners.
• Travel between sites as required.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Grant writing

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Community outreach

Team supervision

Travel ready

Educación

Bachelor's degree

California RN License

PHN certificate

Descripción del empleo

At Northern Valley Indian Health, our message has always been clear. YourHealth Is Our Mission.

At NVIH we have a culture based around prioritizing the health andwell-being of not just our patients and community members but ouremployees as well. From comprehensive insurance coverage, extensive paidtime off, and numerous supplemental benefits, NVIH has consistentlyshown employees how we value their personal and professional well-being. We are a growing organization but will always remain firm in ourcommitment to employee health and well-being.

• Salary : $67.00 USD per hour - $87.00 USD per hour

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Community Health and Outreach Director provides creative leadership to coordinate and execute community health activities and initiatives, develops agency and community partnerships, creates resources for community health improvement projects, and performs related work as required. This position is responsible for working with the community to coordinate community health planning and/or development activities to improve the health of Native Americans in the NVIH service area.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list, but rather to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) will be required to perform a variety of duties listed, including but not limited to:

• Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the efficacy of the Community Health and Outreach Department. Provide oversight, leadership and supervision for community health programs and outreach events. Ensure that programs developed are culturally sensitive and relevant to the Native American populations served by NVIH and/or comply with grant requirements.
• Provide effective leadership to support CH/OR staff in providing care management services to patients with complex health care needs; ensuring a patient-centered self-management plan that integrates access to medical, dental, and behavioral health services and lifestyle interventions to improve health outcomes.
• Contribute to the agency’s effort in identifying top priority health issues for NVIH patients by coordinating all phases of community health planning: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation; and applying interpersonal skills to enhance collaboration between NVIH staff, community members and partnering agencies towards improving community health outcomes.
• Participate in administrative services including fiscal, contractual and general business activities including the preparation and monitoring of the Community Health and Outreach budgets. In collaboration with the CMO, CEO and CFO, discuss and set standards for the annual department budgets.
• Facilitate and participate in program quality improvement projects, as well as Government Performance Results Act (GPRA)/HEDIS/QIP activities to improve program workflows and patient health outcomes.
• Ensure community health education and promotion programs are developed to reduce chronic conditions with a focus on chronic conditions that impact Native American communities.
• Prepare effective grant applications, funding proposals and budget submissions to promote the development of resources to support innovative population-based health promotion efforts.
• Work in collaboration with department Directors to develop organizational goals that promote NVIH’s mission, policies and procedures.
• Develop or update job descriptions, onboarding checklists and continued trainings that provide staff with opportunities to grow in skillsets.
• Demonstrate effective team member orientation; actively promoting the mission of the Agency in interactions with community agencies, proposed funding sources, the public and fellow Agency staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

All NVIH employees are expected to:

• - Provide the highest possible level of service to patients;
• - Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees;
• - Maintain safe practices; and
• - Abide by current NVIH’s policies and procedures.

Experience and Skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required for an employee to successfully perform their duties.

• Bachelors degree required; preferably in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health or similar field.
• Five (5) years of experience in public health, public administration, health administration, or business administration, or a directly related field, which includes three (3) years of leadership experience with health-related program development and implementation.
• Valid California Registered Nursing License required, PHN certificate preferred
• Ability to successfully engage in community outreach, organization or coalition building.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate, inspire, coach, counsel and ensure team effectiveness; previous supervisory experience required.
• Experience working with various stakeholders towards successful development and implementation of projects and initiatives.
• Communicate orally and in writing in a clear, concise and effective manner and utilize word processing software and the Internet with a high level of competence. Experience writing, securing and managing grant activity (preferably with a health-based organization).
• Innovative and creative thinking in developing new approaches as needed, focus on results, exercise initiative, demonstrate ingenuity, think strategically, and show sound judgment in identifying and pursuing sources of program funding.
• Ability to engage in strategic actions to generate idea creation and execute agency-wide initiatives, navigate complex challenges, drive organizational growth and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
• Able to travel between sites and maintain a valid California driver’s license and insurability with the Agency auto policies along with maintaining reliable transportation.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm as an innovative contributor of the senior leadership team.

Native Preference. Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Native applicants in accordance with Native Preference in hiring practices. In other than the above, Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer.

Medical, dental, and vision package; company-paid life insurance & long term disability (LTD); generous PTO package; paid holiday; retirement plan participation opportunity.

Northern Valley Indian Health (NVIH), under the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code Sections 472 & 473), provides preference in filling vacancies to Native American applicants. In other than the preceding, NVIH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national original, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, NVIH prohibits discrimination on the basis of creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, in accordance with applicable state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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