Remote Community Health Liaison - Indigenous Outreach

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range notice included

Job summary

University of Minnesota's Center of American Indian and Minority Health (CAIMH) seeks a Community Health Liaison to strengthen relationships between White Earth residents and UMN health education initiatives. The role emphasizes youth engagement, workforce development, and culturally responsive education in collaboration with CAIMH and IHS partners.

The position involves remote work from UMN campuses with on-site work in White Earth, requiring strong cross-cultural communication, program

Qualifications

• BA/BS with at least 4 years of experience or eight years total experience.
• Experience working with Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools education system
• Valid driver's license and ability to transit between locations in the White Earth community
• Strong knowledge of White Earth Nation, culture, and history
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and foster anti-racism and health equity in University of Minnesota trainees and faculty
• Prior training or experience in community or public health initiatives within a Native American community
• Prior training or experience in community health relationship development
• Experience collaborating on educational innovation and curriculum development in medical education settings
• Experience with Tribal communities and social determinants of health

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of strategies to establish and sustain White Earth community-centered health workforce and health education partnerships.
• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate community health initiatives within White Earth focused on health promotion, health education, and health workforce development.
• Identify community priorities and determine strategies for connecting White Earth community members and youth with University health education and workforce initiatives.
• Provide guidance on culturally responsive engagement with the White Earth community and White Earth Indian Health Service to UMN faculty, staff, and learners.
• Partner with White Earth community stakeholders, CAIMH educators, faculty, and staff to support education initiatives across the medical education continuum.
• Provide expertise regarding social determinants of health affecting the White Earth community and incorporate into educational initiatives.
• Assess effectiveness of engagement strategies and adjust as needed for participation and sustainability.
• Support stability of the UMN physician partnership with White Earth IHS by coordinating needs and solutions.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder relations

Cultural competency

Public health education

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS or equivalent experience

Job description

University of Minnesota's Center of American Indian and Minority Health (CAIMH) seeks a Community Health Liaison to strengthen relationships between White Earth residents and UMN health education initiatives. The role emphasizes youth engagement, workforce development, and culturally responsive education in collaboration with CAIMH and IHS partners.

The position involves remote work from UMN campuses with on-site work in White Earth, requiring strong cross-cultural communication, program