Family Wellness Coordinator

Northern Waters Casino Resort; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K eligible after 90 days

PTO Upon Hire

Job summary

Northern Waters Casino Resort is seeking a Family Wellness Coordinator to support pre-conception, pregnant, and postpartum women and families. The role involves teaching a comprehensive parenting curriculum and collaborating with Maternal and Early Childhood programs.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in behavioral health, have strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks. This full-time position offers benefits after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Communicate respectfully within local Tribal community.
• Strong organizational and data management skills.
• Ability to operate office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit parents and caregivers for programs.
• Visit families and teach parenting curriculum.
• Coordinate access to health services.

Skills

Organizational skills

Data management skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Judgement and discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, social work, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

LOCATION: LVDHealth Center, Watersmeet, MI

EMPLOYMENT: Full Time - Non-Exempt

SALARY/PAY RATE: Based Upon Experience and Qualifications

UPON HIRE: Dental, Vision, Health Insurance, 401K eligible after 90 Days, PTO Upon Hire

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to support pre-conception, pregnant, and postpartum women and their families, and to further build and develop a high quality, comprehensive Early Childhood system that responds to community needs. A culturally based parenting curriculum will be used with families in the community. The Family Wellness Coordinator will collaborate with existing Maternal and Early Childhood programs, social service programs, and medical facilities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit mothers, fathers, and caregivers to participate in the Family Spirit Program.
• Visit mothers, fathers, and caregivers in their homes and teach a comprehensive parenting curriculum.
• Serve as a Family Health Educator for the Family Spirit project at Lac Vieux Desert.
• Undergo training to ensure and maintain core competencies and knowledge reflecting evidence‑based best practices for "wraparound" support.
• Participate in efforts to inventory and map local resources and services for women and infants.
• Act as the lead point person and case manager responsible for ensuring access to high quality services and coordinating between service providers for every woman, infant, and young child enrolled.
• Serve as a liaison between and among service providers, including well‑woman, prenatal, maternity, postpartum, well‑child, home visiting, child welfare, employment support, housing, and others.
• Provide social support and connect participants to other community resources.
• Perform educational assessments using approved standardized testing instruments.
• Represent the Family Spirit Program and the organization’s other programs during community meetings and in‑service presentations for community partners and local service providers.
• Plan and coordinate community education and outreach events, including workshops, resource fairs, and family engagement activities, to connect families with support services and community resources.
• Maintain confidentiality of all child/family information and records.
• Travel to other sites for trainings, meetings, and other duties as needed.
• Arrange transportation for clients.
• Perform data collection and documentation necessary for compliance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, social work, or a related field required; Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) may also qualify.
• Must be able to communicate and interact in a sensitive and respectful way in the local Tribal community.
• Strong organizational and data management skills and experience.
• Efficient and detail oriented.
• Self‑motivated and driven.
• Independent learner and worker.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to effectively multi‑task.
• Excellent professional judgement and discretion.
• Ability to operate a telephone, printer, fax, copier, and computer. Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.
• Current driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to travel with overnight stays required as needed; some evening and weekend work may be required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years of experience in the field of substance abuse, behavioral health, community health, and/or social services.
• Experience working with neonatal patients and young families.
• Experience working within Tribal Communities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Fast paced with occasional high pressure or emergent situations. May wear PPE such as gloves or a mask. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies, and other members of the public. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, grasping, carrying, and speaking. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting less than 20 pounds. Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds with assistance if needed. Frequent use of computer, keyboard, fax, copier machine, and telephone.

NOTE ON BACKGROUND AND DRUG SCREENING

This position is considered a sensitive position and is subject to drug and alcohol testing. All offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant submitting to and successfully passing a drug and alcohol screen, which includes THC and future random drug testing in accordance with LVDHC’s testing procedures. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time. Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen and applicable background checks related to the position.

BENEFITS FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES (offered after 90 days of employment)

• LVD pays 80% of the cost of these benefits with only 20% responsibility from the employee.
• Health – Offering 14 different medical coverages.