What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at Southern Plains Tribal Health Board?
Under the general direction of the 988 Tribal Response Program Manager, will collaborate with program staff to oversee the day-to-day responsibilities and tasks related to 988 program objectives, and serve as the primary contact for the program when creating and maintaining relationships with numerous tribal and non-tribal entities. Duties include but are not limited to;
-Updating and managing tribal contacts
-Communicate regularly and professionally with tribal partners
-Attending in-person outreach events regularly
-Collecting and inputting data into Monday board(s)
-Synthesizing data among various platforms
-Working closely with peer recovery support specialists to ensure tasks are completed and documented
-Ensuring program goals and objectives are met by creating quarterly milestones and streamlining reporting
-Attending both virtual and in-person meetings and trainings
Qualifications:
Education:
Highschool diploma. Bachelor Degree preferred in a related field.
Minimum experience:
Two plus years of professional experience specific to the job they are being hired for or in a closely related field
All applicants must be capable of demonstrating AI/AN cultural competency. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in business, community health, public health, social work, marketing, or related field with an emphasis in health promotion. Knowledge of the 988 mental health life-line is preferred but not required. Existing experience/knowledge related to Tribal communications, organizational structure and collaboration is strongly preferred. Grant writing and funding experience desired.
Knowledge:
Must be able to identify, work and recruit buy-in from community, tribes, tribal organizations, Indian Health Service, federal and state agencies for program collaboration. Must be familiar with community and tribal customs/traditions or have working cultural knowledge of tribal nations within the states of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas.
Special Skills:
Must have and be able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; presentation skills; decision making and time management skills; leadership and team building skills; ability to prioritize multiple projects; ability to build positive work relationships with internal and external customers; ability to interact professionally with the public; and maintain confidentiality. Computer skills and knowledge of technical and applicable software programs is required. Punctuality is required in attendance and assignments.
Competencies:
Teamwork, effective communication, planning and organizing work, initiative, and problem solving.
Supervisory Authority: No
Travel: In and out of state travel may be required in the fulfillment of job requirements and training.
Equal Employment: Except for Indian Preference, consideration will be made without regard to any non-merit factors such as race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, politics, disabilities, marital status, age, membership, or non-membership in any employee organization.
Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities, except when so doing would impose an undue hardship on the SPTHB.
Conditions of Employment: 1. Full-time grant funded appointment (Subject to grant continuation); 2. Applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license; 3. Climbing, walking, standing, bending, and occasionally long hours. 4. In and/or Out-of-State travel may be required.
Salary : $22 - $28