Health and Human Services Director

Theuniversityunion; Redwood Valley (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employer Matching 401k up to 3%

Paid Time Off accrual

Air-Med Emergency Medical Air Transit

Daily Employee Meal Discounts

Bereavement & Personal Leave

Cell Phone Stipend for Qualifying

Plus much more

Job summary

Coyote Valley Casino Resort seeks a Health and Human Services Director to manage the department and implement community health programs under the Indian Health Service framework. You will supervise staff, oversee PRC billing, and ensure effective service delivery and reporting.

The role requires a health services or business degree with related experience, strong leadership and budget skills, and the ability to coordinate with tribal councils and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in health services or business management with 3 years relevant experience, or Associate’s Degree with 6 years.
• Experience with health billing and governmental accounting.
• Thorough knowledge of HIPAA law.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• Emergency response management experience preferred.
• Ability to identify, develop and implement services and programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and supervise the Health and Human Services Department operations.
• Develop and manage programs and policies for public health and social services.
• Oversee grants and budget planning.
• Coordinate with tribal and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Policy development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in health services or business management

Associate’s Degree with 6 years of relevant experience

Job description

• Location 7601 North State St,Redwood Valley, CA, 95470,United States
• Base Pay $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Why work in Mendocino County

Step back in time thousands of years by exploring our ancient redwood groves. Taste the wonders of alchemy in our myriad distilleries, wineries, and breweries. Let the everyday world fall behind as you make your way through mist-shrouded hills and valleys. The magic is real, and we invite you to discover it in every corner of this place we call home.

Why work for Coyote Valley Casino Resort

• Competitive Wages
• Premium Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer Matching 401k up to 3%
• Industry Leading PTO Accruals
• Rolling Holiday Option
• AD&D
• Basic Life w/ buy-up Option
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Daily Employee Meal Discounts
• Bereavement & Personal Leave
• Air-Med Emergency Medical Air Transport
• Generous Cell Phone Stipend for Qualifying Positions
• Plus much more

JOB SUMMARY

The Health and Human Services Director is responsible for the management of the Coyote
Valley Health and Human Services Department. Identify, develop, and implement community
services/programs, community outreach, transportation, and Purchased & Referred Care
(PRC) in compliance with the Indian Health Service contract. Program evaluation, design and
implementation of referral services to meet the health and human service needs of the
membership, daily operations, staff supervision and budget preparation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other
characteristics. 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) may
or may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional,
position-specific tasks.

• Plans, develops, organizes, and directs the implementation of goals, objectives,
  schedules, policies, record keeping and work standards for the Health & Human Services
  Department including the provision of public health, mental health, social services
  programs, and other Tribal Health programs and referral systems.
• Develops and oversees all department programs and services and creates and updates
  policies and procedures as needed (i.e. IHSS Elders Care, Residential Treatment, Out of
  Area Medical Assistance, Emergency Travel, etc.).
• Develops and manages individual and family health and wellness plans.
• Manages and maintains compliance for all existing Health and Human Services Grants
  and seeks new grants to enhance the program.
• Coordinate with ICFPP regrading all ICWA matters.
• Oversees all personnel functions of the Health and Human Services staff.
• Delegates assignments effectively and follows up to ensure completion.
• Works to develop an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation. Strives to develop full
  potential of staff members.
• As appropriate, incorporates staff development plans that include education, training,
  conferences, workshops, etc. Addresses performance issues effectively and efficiently;
  actively encourages ongoing development of each staff member.
• Recognizes critical situations and takes appropriate action. Follows up on problems,
  decisions and requests.
• Ensures the dissemination of pertinent information to the Coyote Valley Tribal Council and
  the Tribal Administration through reports, e-mails, presentations and verbal
  communications.
• Maintains knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations – 42; and specific laws, regulations,
  policies and proposed legislation having impact on health care delivery systems,
  especially those related to Indian Health Services.
• Oversees the daily activities of the health care delivery systems through the controlling
  ongoing evaluation of the program, services and departmental staff.
• Oversees the PRC billing and ensures most cost effective system of payment.
• Educates the community on the Department’s services.
• Identify, design and implement community workshops, including but not limited to:
  parenting classes, nutrition, girls and boys groups, Red Road, domestic violence, etc.
• Monitors changing community health care needs and evaluates the ability of the health
  department’s programs to meet those needs. Reports significant issues to the
  Administration and Tribal Council.
• Networks and maintains ongoing relationships with other tribes, health care and social
  services providers including Consolidated Tribal Health Project and Mendocino County.
• Attends health care and social services conferences and trainings in order to stay current
  with policies and industry trends (i.e. attends the annual IHS conference).
• Assists or manages community emergency response situations, such as wildfires,
  pandemics, etc.
• Works with the CFO to prepare an annual or semi‑annual operating budget for the Health
  Department; monitors the budget for income and expense compliance.
• Review program expenditure requests and recommends approval or denial, ensuring
  authorization is compliant with program funding sources and that it is a valid obligation.
• Travels as necessary to accomplish program and tribal goals and objectives.
• Available to work weekends and evenings if directed.
• Adheres to a strict confidentiality standard.
• Maintains positive relationships with community/tribal members by conducting outreach,
  attending tribal events including non‑profit events on a regular basis.
• Maintains professional behavior with positive representation of Coyote Valley while on and
  off the clock.
• Perform other duties as assigned including but not limited to covering staff duties in their
  absence.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essentia

duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in the health services field or business management and 3 years of
  relevant experience, or an Associate’s Degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with health billing and governmental accounting.
• Thorough knowledge of HIPPA law.
• Valid California Driver’s License and insurable.
• Experience with emergency response management preferred.
• Must have the ability to identify, develop and implement services and programs.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to follow policies and procedures
• Demonstrate effective and diplomatic client service and communication skills, which
  includes contact with staff, tribal members, guests, regulatory agencies and other federal,
  state and local regulatory officials.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of document flow and internal controls.
• Must demonstrate experience performing within specific deadlines or under pressure.
• Must demonstrate experience problem solving, organizing and prioritizing, as well as
  extensive supervisory skills to develop an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation to
  encourage full potential of department staff.
• Must demonstrate the experience, education and training that indicate possession of the
  knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

Language Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
  

Reasoning Ability

• Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the customers and employees.
• Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to