Wellness Programs Director

nativeproject; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

nativeproject is looking for a Wellness Programs Director to lead and oversee various wellness initiatives including diabetes education and youth programs. The role requires oversight of program planning, staff supervision, and community partnerships, ensuring alignment with the organization’s commitment to cultural responsiveness and health promotion.

The ideal candidate will have a background in public health or related fields and experience working with diverse communities. This is a full-time position based in Spokane, Washington, with a salary of $60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Education, or related field required.
• Experience in chronic disease prevention and public health preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and evaluation of Wellness and Prevention programs.
• Provide leadership for the Diabetes Program and related initiatives.
• Ensure programs align with community needs and organizational goals.

Skills

Chronic disease prevention

Diabetes education

Nutrition counseling

Health promotion

Community health

Supervising staff

Communication skills

Grant management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Job Title: Wellness Programs Director

Department: Wellness & Prevention

Reports To: COO

Salary Range: $60 per hour

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Position Summary

The Wellness Programs Director provides leadership, supervision, and program oversight for The NATIVE Project’s Wellness and Prevention programs, including the Diabetes Program, Children and Youth Services Program, and NATIVE Youth Council program. This position supports community wellness, prevention education, youth leadership development, chronic disease prevention, and culturally responsive health promotion services.

The Wellness Programs Director is responsible for program planning, staff supervision, grant implementation, community partnerships, reporting, quality improvement, and ensuring programs are delivered in a way that reflects The NATIVE Project’s mission, values, and commitment to Sacred Hospitality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of Wellness and Prevention programs.
• Provide leadership for the Diabetes Program, Children and Youth Services Program, and NATIVE Youth Council program.
• Ensure programs align with organizational goals, grant requirements, community needs, and culturally responsive practices.
• Supervise program staff, including managers, coordinators, care coordinators, and support staff.
• Provide staff coaching, training, direction, performance feedback, and accountability.
• Coordinate program schedules, activities, staffing, supplies, transportation, events, documentation, and logistics.
• Oversee diabetes prevention, education, care coordination, nutrition referrals, registry tracking, outreach, and follow-up services.
• Collaborate with medical providers, dietitians/nutritionists, care coordinators, and community partners to improve diabetes-related health outcomes.
• Oversee youth wellness, prevention education, summer programming, leadership camp, cultural activities, family engagement, and NATIVE Youth Council activities.
• Support youth programming that promotes healthy choices, cultural connection, school engagement, leadership development, and drug- and alcohol-free lifestyles.
• Serve as a liaison with community partners, schools, tribal programs, health organizations, and other agencies.
• Participate in outreach events, wellness activities, prevention initiatives, and community planning efforts.
• Support community needs assessments, surveys, focus groups, and program improvement efforts.
• Assist with grant writing, implementation, tracking, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor program outcomes and collaborate with the Quality Improvement team to ensure program effectiveness and compliance with standards such as GPRA, UDS, and NCQA.
• Meet with patients, youth, families, and community members to identify wellness, prevention, and education needs.
• Provide or coordinate individual education, group education, workshops, clinics, cultural activities, and community wellness events.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with HIPAA, Privacy Act, RCW/WAC/CFR requirements, and organizational policies.
• Use Sacred Hospitality when serving patients, youth, families, community members, and coworkers.
• Promote a culturally respectful, inclusive, and strengths-based approach to wellness and prevention services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Education, Social Services, Health Promotion, Nursing, Nutrition, or a related field required.
• Washington State DOH credential preferred, such as Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, or other related health credential.
• Experience in chronic disease prevention, diabetes education, nutrition counseling, public health, community health, wellness, or prevention services preferred.
• Experience working with children, youth, adolescents, families, Native communities, and diverse populations.
• Experience supervising staff, managing programs, coordinating services, and leading community-based initiatives.
• Experience with grant writing, grant management, program evaluation, reporting, and compliance preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with electronic health records and program tracking systems.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, prevention strategies, health promotion, youth development, and recovery-based approaches.
• Ability to manage multiple programs, deadlines, staff needs, events, and reporting requirements.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check, OIG check, pre-employment UA/BA, and provide proof of required vaccinations.

Working Conditions

This position works in a clinical, office, community, and youth program environment. The position requires regular movement throughout the facility and community program spaces, as well as sitting at a workstation. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and may be required to work evenings or weekends for community events, youth activities, outreach, camps, or program needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The NATIVE Project is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.