Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Epidemiology & Disease Prevention Program (EDP) Health Educator is responsible for undertaking and/or contributing to the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of culturally relevant, evidence-based HIV/STI and other infectious disease prevention initiatives. The incumbent will work closely with tribal health departments, grassroots community coalitions, Indian Health Service, and a network of professionals to assure best practices of HIV/STI disease prevention education and health promotion are being integrated to elevate the health status of the Great Plains tribal communities. The Health Educator reports to the Program Manager. Key areas of expertise for the Health Educator will include communication, outreach, and ability to travel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Ensure of day-to-day project planning, implementation, outreach/promotional, and collaborative activities with Great Plains Area tribes and other and ensure that activities are completed in accordance with established timelines.
• Document and maintain accurate records of activities, travel reports, material dissemination and provide the Epidemiology & Disease Prevention Program Manager progress reports and updates.
• Collaborate with health specialists and tribal communities to determine community health needs and the availability of services, and to develop goals.
• Prepare and distribute culturally appropriate health education materials, including reports, bulletins, and visual aids such as films, videotapes, photographs, etc.
• Provide program information to tribal partners by preparing and presenting press releases, conducting media campaigns, and technical assistance.
• Develop and present health education and promotion programs at training workshops, conferences, and school or community.
• Disseminate health promotion/disease prevention resources.
• Develop, conduct, or coordinate health needs assessment and other public health surveys.
• Integrate a cultural-based approach into evidence-base practices and best practice models.
• Foster relationships with state and local partners to strengthen program collaborations and
• Develop and maintain health education libraries to provide resources for staff and community.
• Additional functions include other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
REQUIREMENTS
• Participates in Core Connections training and applies GPTLHB Core Connections concepts and practices in their work.
• Familiarity and/or experience working with American Indian populations and respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of diverse American Indian communities, as well as an ability to work with other culturally and ethnically diverse populations.
• Possess the ability to resolve issues with other departments and coworkers without direct supervision.
• Able to exercise flexibility to alter plans/routines when situations require and continue to perform without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends and overnight or extended travel as necessary.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to community members, consumers and other employees of the organization.
• Proficiency with computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other Internet technologies.
•Valid driver’s license must be kept current, and certificates, credentials or licenses must be kept current and consistent with regulations required by applicable federal, state and/or grant regulations.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education/Relevant Experience: Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of experience, or associate’s degree and three (3) years’ experience, or high school diploma or GED and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience.
The GPTLHB is a tribal organization that follows tribal preference laws. Our policy is to give preference to qualified Indian/Tribal candidates over qualified non- native candidates in hiring decisions if all other qualifications are equal.
Employment is contingent upon the outcome of all required criminal background checks.
Employee Health Requirements:
Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs require that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.
This position is funded by grants and is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.
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