Community Services Coordinator

Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria seeks a Community Services Coordinator to coordinate culturally grounded wellness services for Tribal members and support the Tribe’s food pantry and gift card programs.

The role blends Western and traditional healing, facilitates access to care, and collaborates with health providers to remove barriers and promote holistic health across the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field with 2 years of related experience.
• Understanding of wellness, aging, and health-related issues.
• Demonstrated respect for Native American customs and needs.
• Ability to establish relationships with health and wellness providers.

Responsibilities

• Promote wellness by increasing access to care using culturally respectful practices.
• Serve as Tribal contact for external health and wellness services.
• Develop and promote education on health initiatives throughout the year.
• Collaborate with staff and external partners for holistic wellness programming.
• Develop and administer grants or contracts with agencies.
• Stock and maintain the Tribe’s Food Pantry.
• Prepare quarterly and annual program reports.
• Monitor budgets and adjust as needed.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and trainings with various agencies.
• Engage with community members to address concerns and identify funding opportunities.

Skills

Wellness promotion

Cross-cultural skills

Data collection & reporting

Communication skills

Resource identification

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Description

Community Services Coordinator (CSC)

You will be responsible for providing culturally appropriate support and services to Tribal members to support holistic wellness. The CSC facilitates the integration of Western and traditional forms of healthcare and wellness through a network of support with other care providers The CSC implements wellness programs and services tailored to Mechoopda Tribal members including but not limited to the Tribe’s food pantry and gift card programs. This position is committed to removing barriers to care by identifying critical resources for patients and promoting patient health incorporating both modern and traditional methods for healing.

Requirements

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Promote wellness and balance of mind, body, and spirit by increasing access to care and incorporating culturally respectful and appropriate practices
• Establish and maintain relationships with, and serve as the Tribal point of contact for, health and wellness services outside of existing service providers (Northern Valley Indian Health, Enloe Medical, etc.)
• Establish and monitor compliance with program policies, procedures, goals, and objectives
• Develop and implement education and promotion of health and wellness initiatives throughout the year
• Collaborate with Tribal staff and external partners to develop holistic wellness programming
• Work with the Grant Manager, to develop and administer grants and/or contract with staff, federal, state and private agencies
• Stock and maintain Tribe’s Food Pantry
• Prepare and submit quarterly and annual program reports
• Monitor assigned budgets and make recommendations as needed
• Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and training with state, federal, local, tribal, community-based, and private agencies as requested or approved by Community Services Director
• Meet with community members to answer questions and listen to community concerns as necessary and requested by the Community Services Director
• Identify additional sources of funding to further develop programming and assist with the submission of proposals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

These entry qualifications would normally be obtained through a completed bachelor’s degree program (or its equivalent) in healthcare or a related field, combined with two years of related work experience

• Understanding of wellness, aging, and other health-related issues
• Demonstrated respect for and awareness of Native American customs, traditions, and socioeconomic needs
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to identify critical resources and remove barriers for Tribal Members to get the care they need
• Possess cross-cultural skills to accommodate other Tribal Members
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with essential job functions and perform with a high degree of autonomy, organization, and adaptability
• Demonstrated evidence of maturity, dependability, judgment and empathy
• Ability to maintain high level of privacy and confidentiality of individuals and families
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and community
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team in a diverse workplace with people of varying cultures and backgrounds
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports to meet regulatory compliance
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and ability to clearly communicate orally and in writing
• Must possess the ability to operate general office equipment, including but not limited to: telephone, computer and operating systems, computer software programs (Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs), fax/copier machine.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• Flexibility in work schedule to accommodate Tribal members utilizing Wellness Gym