Future SDAIHC - San Diego American Indian Health Center

Summary:

Under the Native Connections grant program funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Program Manager will function as an integral member of the healthcare team at SDAIHC. The Native Connections program aims to support our mission of fostering resilience and reducing the impact of substance abuse and mental health issues on American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth. The Program Manager will be tasked with establishing and integrating a dedicated behavioral health program targeting prevention and early intervention services while decreasing suicidal behaviors and substance use among AI/AN youth.

The Program Manager will work closely with the Behavioral Health Department, the Community Outreach Coordinator, the Data Analytics Specialist, and the Grants Team. The Program Manager will be responsible for the implementation of the SAMHSA Native Connections grant, while meeting all established grant deadlines, working collaboratively across departments, and engaging directly with AI/AN youth, the larger community, and other local community agencies. The Program Manager will develop a Community Needs Assessment, Community Readiness Assessment, and Tribal Strategic Action Plan. The Program Manager will prepare and submit all required reporting for the Native Connections grant program, including annual programmatic progress reports, annual goals data, and annual federal financial reports. The Program Manager will provide leadership for the Native Connections team and oversee all grant-related activities.

The Program Manager will establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical staff, organizational leaders, and other departments and foster a collaborative environment with department leadership and staff to achieve program goals. The Program Manager will participate in work groups or committees as required for the success of the Native Connections program.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to perform all job-related activities as outlined below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary Functions:

1. Provide daily oversight of Native Connections grant activities.
2. Oversee the implementation of program activities, internal and external coordination, development of materials, and facilitation of meetings.
3. Lead and assist the program team in the completion of a Community Needs Assessment, Community Readiness Assessment, and Tribal Strategic Action Plan, ensuring all grant requirements are met.
4. Guide the curriculum selection for community education with an effort to increase participation in and access to treatment for the AI/AN youth.
5. Provide leadership for daily operations including, but not limited to, training and development, providing budgetary information, providing data and research, attending/convening/facilitating partner meetings, and monitoring of deliverables.
6. Develop project activities, including securing locations, assigning staff, ensuring materials are available, etc.
7. Plan and facilitate all Interagency Advisory Board and Youth Advisory Board meetings, ensuring the alignment with the grant.
8. Monitor all grant contracts/agreements.
9. Plan and organize annual Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) events.
10. Coordinate/provide training to community and behavioral health professionals.
11. Work collaboratively with SAMHSA staff, other SDAIHC staff, and community partners to build meaningful collaborations that help address substance abuse and mental health treatment, prevention, and recovery services.
12. Document and track data that demonstrates efforts to meet grant deliverables.
13. Responsible for program implementation and evaluation oversight, including designing needs assessment strategies and instruments; and providing leadership for the Native Connections team.
14. Analyze data and adjust efforts as needed to ensure grant deliverables are being met.
15. Provide educational presentations to community groups, SDAIHC staff, and funding agencies as needed.
16. Work collaboratively with SDAIHC Grant writers and Data team to ensure monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports are completed and turned in on time.
17. Attend Native Connections grantee meetings.
18. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
2. Proven track records of organization, collaboration, and outreach skills.
3. Minimum 3-year experience working in grant-funded programing preferred.

Preferred:

1. Bilingual (English and Spanish).
2. Experience serving a multicultural population.
3. FQHC and/or public health background.
4. Familiarity with Community Health Clinics and/or Indian Health Clinics
5. Experience working in the substance abuse prevention and mental health fields

Special Conditions of Employment:

1. CPR Certification in good standing
2. Has a clean driving record and insurance as required by the state.
3. Has reliable transportation.
4. Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, on-site

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Preference is given to qualified American Indian/Alaskan Natives in accordance with the American Indian Preference

Act (Title 25, U.S. Code Section 472, 473 and 473a). In other than the above, the San Diego American Indian Health Center, is an equal opportunity employer.

Acknowledgement

San Diego American Indian Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or any other protected class, political affiliation or belief.