Health Promotion & Planning Program Manager

Job Closing: Aug 10, 2022

Job Code: 29-1031 Status: Permanent, Full-time

Exempt: Yes Location: Health Services

Department: Health Promotion & Planning Reports to: Assistant Health Director

SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Health Director, the employee will supervise the Health Promotion and Planning Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Nutrition

· Supervise the Health Promotion & Planning Program staff,

· Provide health related education, as needed for several Tribal Programs including the Office for the Aging, Early Childhood Developmental Program, Partridge House, IRA’s and Health Services;

· Plan and deliver education activities for various age groups consisting of informational displays, group discussion, newsletter development, community events, physical activity instruction, one-to-one settings and home visits when needed,

· Approval and analysis of menus as needed;

· Attend required trainings and meetings for each tribal program;

· Responsible for Program budget development, execution and monitoring,

· Responsible planning and implementing employee wellness activities throughout the year,

· Aid in coordinating events to improve GPRA activities,

· Sit on various Tribal committees for help planning annual activities,

· Coordinate monthly health observance activities with other Health Service programs.

· Plan and implement community wellness events throughout the year

Women, Infant and Children program (WIC)

· Plan, organize, coordinate and participate in the development and administration of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe WIC Program, including prevention and education services, nutrition education,

· Prescribe food packages/issue food benefits after properly determining eligibility of WIC participants,

· Provide nutrition and breastfeeding support, education and counseling to all eligible participants,

· Responsible for WIC program budget, reports, QA policy and procedure updates,

· Maintain and update education materials for clients,

· Maintain cooperative relations with other community agencies and health care providers for referrals,

· Serve as WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator, obtain Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) within one year,

· Attend WIC training as required/requested,

· Coordinate and attend outreach activities to increase participant enrollment, and program advertisement,

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.

· Organization and multi-tasking are key elements for success

· Experience with and/or knowledge of Native American Cultures is an asset

· Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office applications

· Ability to work evenings and weekends

· Ability to do Public Speaking in groups, on radio and on TV

· Ability to interact effectively with all age groups.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Preferred is a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from an accredited College/University with the successful completion of Dietetic Internship, and registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or exam eligible. Or a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related health field with minimum 6 credit hours in nutrition clearly outlined with 2 year’s supervisory experience. Transcripts required.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Strong oral and written communication skills required. Must have computer skills for documentation purposes.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job related factor.

The successful candidate must pass a test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.