Wellness Programs Director

The NATIVE Project; Washington; On-site; USD 68,191 - 97,120; Full time

Job summary

The NATIVE Project is seeking a Wellness Programs Director to provide leadership in wellness and prevention programs. This role involves planning, supervision, and community partnerships to enhance health outcomes with a focus on programs targeting diabetes and youth.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and experience with chronic disease prevention. This position offers a full-time schedule, working in both community and office environments, with a salary of $60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in relevant field.
• Experience in chronic disease prevention preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and evaluation of wellness programs.
• Supervise program staff and manage grant implementations.
• Collaborate with community partners to improve health outcomes.

Skills

Chronic disease prevention

Diabetes education

Strong communication skills

Experience with diverse populations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field

Washington State DOH credential preferred

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 role is responsible for program planning, staff supervision, grant implementation, community partnerships, reporting, quality improvement, and ensuring all programs reflect the organization’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 (e.g., Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator).
• 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 employee may regularly move throughout the facility and community program spaces, sit at a workstation, 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.