Health Educator - Domestic Violence Prevention

Indian Health Board of Minneapolis Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Platinum benefits

Long-term and life Insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings with employer match

Résumé du poste

Indian Health Board of Minneapolis seeks a Health Educator for the Domestic Violence Prevention program. The role involves implementing community education, coordinating the Community Coordinated Response Team, and delivering culturally appropriate prevention activities.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, experience with American Indian communities, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, education or related field is required.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record is preferred.
• Experience working with American Indian communities and knowledge of American Indian history and culture is preferred.
• Experience in social work and/or domestic violence prevention is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Plan, organize and deliver the components of the Domestic Violence Prevention program.
• Deliver education to community members and patients in various settings, including community events and powwows.
• Develop, implement and host cultural groups for Native Americans at high risk for DVP and sexual violence.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and update educational materials.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Cultural sensitivity

MS Office

Formation

Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, education or related field

Outils

Excel

Access

Word

Project

Canva

EMR

Description du poste

Health Educator - Domestic Violence Prevention

FULL-TIME | NON-EXEMPT

WEEKDAYS | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

POSTED: 10/09/2026

Indian Health Board of Minneapolis is a Federally Qualified Health Care Center and community clinic providing access to quality health care and wellness services. We believe the best care happens when we listen and work together. While promoting and preserving our urban American Indian and Alaska Native traditions and identity, we embrace all people seeking patient-centered, culturally sensitive health care and wellness services.

At Indian Health Board we believe Good Relationships are supported by three interrelated values: Respect for culture - preserving and promoting our American Indian and Alaska Native heritage and identity while embracing all other cultures with acceptance and compassion; Excellence - seeking excellence in all our services, business practices, and community partnerships; Leadership - promoting ethical leadership based on collaboration and mutual respect.

We offer:

• Platinum benefits package available for employees working 30 hours per week or more: Health, Dental, Vision, FSA
• Company paid long term and life insurance
• Generous paid time-off
• Retirement savings plan with employer match

Our mission statement:

"To ensure access to quality health care services for American Indians and other peoples and to promote health education and wellness."

-Respect for Culture Excellence Leadership-

JOB SUMMARY

The Community Health Educator works on our Domestic Violence Prevention Program and as part of our Elder Care team. The CHE is responsible for developing and implementing community coordinated response system team, advocacy services, awareness and prevention education, and cultural activities. This position will be required to use culturally appropriate methods and strategies to increase awareness of domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual violence. They must have a thorough understanding of the diverse populations served by IHB.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan, organize and deliver the components of the DVP program.
• Deliver education to community members and patients in various settings to include time spent in the community such as attending community events and powwows. Approximately 10% or more of educational activities will be conducted in the community setting.
• Implement and manage health education strategies and interventions.
• Provide services to IHB patients and community members by connecting them to community resources and services.
• Develop and improve patient education materials and other tools.
• Sustain and expand the Community Coordinated Response Team by continuing to host regular meetings, growing partnerships, and developing ongoing tasks and priorities to enhance its impact.
• Work collaboratively with IHB staff to coordinate activities associated with DVP.
• Develop, implement, and host cultural groups for Native Americans at high risk for DVP and sexual violence.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and educational materials per grant work plan and by utilizing pre-post test.
• Assist with training IHB employees and clinic staff about DV, sexual violence and child abuse prevention and awareness.
• Position will work with program director to collect and compile data for grant reporting.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities as needed.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, peers, leadership, and community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES

• Position requires occasional evening and weekend work hours to attend community events and powwows

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Actively participates and works positively, flexibly and cooperatively in a team effort to accomplish the goals of the Indian Health Board of Minneapolis.
• Manages time effectively and prioritizes task completion to meet deadlines.
• Analyzes situations and solves problems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of and respect for American Indian cultures and other cultures served by IHB.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Access, and Project

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, education or related field.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record
• Experience working with American Indian communities
• Knowledge of American Indian history and cultural traditions
• Familiar with local resources preferred
• Experience in social work and/or domestic violence prevention
• Proven ability to lead outcome-based activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-orientated and self-motivated
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and educational materials
• Strong organizational and clerical skills, including use of PC, Excel, Word, Canva and EMR
• Ability to show initiative and solve problems, manage one or more projects, be accurate and attentive to deadlines while working independently
• Excellent networking, leadership, verbal and written communication skills

HIPAA

IHB makes reasonable efforts to limit access to and use of protected health information (PHI) by employees to the minimum necessary performance of assigned duties as outlined in job

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, and recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above average agility and dexterity. An individual in this position may be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, blood borne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g. needle pricks, etc.) and chemical hazards