Health Promotion Manager

Job Code: 11-9151

Salary: $47,923.20-$73,507.20 

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Permanent

Location: Health Services

Department: Health Promotion & Planning

Reports to: Assistant Health Director

Telecommute: No

Fleet: No

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Background: PL101-630

SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Health Director, the Health Promotion Manager provides leadership and strategic direction for maternal, infant, and early childhood health initiatives, health promotion, and community education. The Manager oversees program planning, staff supervision, cross-department coordination, grant development, and outcomes evaluation to improve the health of families in Akwesasne. 

Mandated Reporter: Must become a mandated reporter and maintain that status throughout employment. This includes completing any necessary training and adhering to all reporting obligations as defined by applicable laws and tribal policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: 

Health Promotion

• Lead planning and implementation of MCH programs (prenatal/postpartum support, lactation promotion, perinatal mental health, early childhood development, immunization promotion).
• Develop, manage and deliver health education campaigns, community classes, and culturally grounded initiatives in partnership with Tribal programs, schools, and external agencies.
• Coordinate with internal and external programs to align referrals, care pathways, and shared outcomes.
• Oversee program evaluation, data collection, and reporting; use dashboards to track reach, engagement, professional development plans and health outcomes.
• Lead or support grant writing, budget oversight, and compliance for program initiatives.
• Develop policies, SOPs, and protocols for education, outreach, and risk communications; ensure accessibility and language accommodations.
• Represent Health Services in community events, coalitions, and advisory groups; elevate community voice in program design.
• Develop employee safety initiatives and protocols,
• Responsible planning and implementing employee wellness activities throughout the year,
• Coordinate monthly health observance activities with other Health Service programs.
• Provide cooking demonstrations, group and individual health education sessions, and lunch-n-learn activities;

Women, Infant and Children program (WIC)

• Conduct a complete nutrition assessment, determine nutrition risk and enroll participants.
• Conduct a breastfeeding assessment and provide participant centered counseling that helps a mother initiate breastfeeding.
• Identify the need for an individual care plan and refer to a Qualified Nutritionist (QN) as appropriate
• Carry out individualized care plans as established by the QN, provide participant centered counseling for high-risk participants, and work in conjunction with the QN to ensure continuity of care and to decide when the ICP can be closed
• If credentialed as an QN, provide nutrition education, breastfeeding assessments and high-risk care plans.
• Document nutrition services provided, including referrals and follow-up referrals.
• Prescribe food packages/issue food benefits after properly determining eligibility of WIC participants,
• Attend WIC training as required/requested, 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise the Health Promotion & Planning Staff,

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Due to the sensitive nature of information obtained, must maintain strict confidentiality at all times. If you do not already have must be willing to take withing 6 months, six (6) credit hours in nutrition

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  

1. Bachelor’s degree in public health or appropriate health-related field AND
2. Three (3) years of experience working directly with youth in a public health or prevention setting AND
3. One (1) year of experience supervising and implementing program deliverables 

Preferred

1. Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or NYS licensed Dietitian or Registered Nurse with a bachelor’s degree, AND
2. One (1) year supervisory experience

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities; excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic systems; and the ability to effectively prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism. Ability to work evenings and weekends.