Community Health and Wellness Director

NATIVE HEALTH
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2022 CLOSED ON 8/27/2022

Job Posting for Community Health and Wellness Director at NATIVE HEALTH

Company Description


At NATIVE HEALTH, we strive to provide the best health care available for urban American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other individuals who generally experience barriers to health and wellness services.

Mission: To provide accessible holistic patient centered care, to empower our community to achieve the highest quality health and well-being.

Vision: Healthy People in Healthy Communities.

NATIVE HEALTH Benefits and Perks Include:

  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Educational Leave
  • Employee Recognition Program

COVID Vaccination Required

NATIVE HEALTH’s Community Health and Wellness Department educates and engages members of the community about health issues and healthier lifestyles. The goal is to present timely and relevant information, education, resources, programs and tools to help individuals and families enjoy good health now and for years to come.


Job Description


The Community Health and Wellness Director is responsible for developing plans for community-based health and wellness programs aimed at the prevention of disease and promotion of health. The Director manages specific community health programs from planning and design through implementation and evaluation, including Maternal and Child Health, the Special Nutrition Program Women, Infants and Children (WIC); Indigenous Wellness; and Arizona Long Term Care Services. The Director reports to the Chief Operations Officer (COO).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Provides direction to the planning, program design, and operation of NATIVE HEALTH’s Community Health and Wellness programs and strategies.
  • Regularly monitors, analyzes and reports on the status of NATIVE HEALTH’s Community Health and Wellness programs.
  • Leads and manages staff through mentoring, coaching, and supervision ensuring staff engagement to meet organizational and department goals and objectives.
  • Provides fiscal oversight for the Community Health and Wellness department
  • Provides education, analysis, and administrative information in assisting NATIVE HEALTH in policy development, decision making, and priority setting.
  • Supports the organization as needed.

Qualifications


QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • MPH or related Master’s Degree preferred.
  • Five years of experience in the field of public health or community program development required.
  • Three years of supervisory experience required.
  • Must be able to work with confidential material without betraying trust of client, family, and the agency.
  • Possess a valid and unrestricted Arizona driver’s license (within 30 days of hire if applicant is from out-of-state) with no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions in the last five years. No more than two at-fault accidents in the last three years. Must maintain a valid AZ driver license during employment. Must be insurable by NATIVE HEALTH’s liability auto policy.
  • Must pass a criminal background check with a Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card within the initial ninety (90) calendar days of employment.
  • Must pass a substance abuse test upon employment and submit to random testing during the course of employment.
  • Must have an updated Immunization (IZ) Record.
  • Must have a current (within 12 months) Tuberculosis (TB) skin report upon employment and provide an update annually.
  • Must obtain a CPR Card within ninety (90) days calendar days of employment and maintain a valid CPR card during employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

  • Considerable knowledge of public/ healthcare administration, including finance; budget and grant management, personnel; contracts; local, state and federal rules, requirements and best practices.
  • Considerable knowledge of the organization and current trends of community health and wellness programs.
  • Ability to apply principles of public health to primary care and behavioral health and to communities, families, and individuals.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with agency staff, representative of other agencies, clients, and the general public.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Culturally competent; able to work with a diverse workforce and client population.
  • Open to change and willing to lead change within the organization.
  • Professional integrity; excellent work ethic.
  • Able to manage competing priorities; excellent organizational skills and good time management.

Additional Information


Native Health is an EEOC, Employment-At-Will, and Native American Preference employer. A Drug Free and Commercial Smoke-Free work environment.

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