Program Coordinator

Excellent Benefits and Half Days on Fridays. Under the supervision of the clinical Director, the Program Coordinator serves as a member of the Woodland Behavioral Health team and is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the Pathways to Hope Suicide Prevention Program. This position will support culturally responsive suicide and substance use prevention, intervention, postvention, and wellness initiatives for youth and young adults.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate and facilitate Pathways to Hope programming, including after-school activities, youth outings, cultural activities, mentoring, and family engagement events. Coordinate additional youth wellness, prevention, and social connectedness programming developed through the Pathways to Hope Program Facilitate youth groups using Project Venture curriculum. This will include cultural activities, wilderness activities, service learning and family engagement. Develop, coordinate, and support facilitation of annual Gathering of Native Americans (GONA). Support planning and implementation of annual Mental Health and Wellness Powwow. Recruit and retain youth participants through collaboration with schools, colleges, tribal agencies, and community partners. Coordinate program schedules, transportation, supplies, participant communication, and event logistics. Ensure program activities are implemented in accordance with grant requirements and organizational policies. Provide education regarding suicide prevention, help‑seeking behaviors, protective factors, and available community resources. Support implementation of postvention activities and grief support programming following suicide losses affecting the community. Coordinate GLIIHC participation in suicide and substance use prevention awareness events and outreach, including the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk and other community awareness campaigns. Assist with implementation of prevention or awareness months (suicide, substance use, self‑harm, youth mental health etc.) activities and public awareness campaigns. Support the creation and distribution of program marketing materials, social media content, educational resources, and outreach materials. Support planning and implementation of culture programs. Convene advisory groups and coalitions to support prevention activities. Assist with collection and reporting of grant performance measures, participant satisfaction surveys, and program evaluation data. Participate in team meetings, care coordination activities, and quality improvement efforts. Perform other duties as assigned. Under the supervision of the clinical Director, the Program Coordinator serves as a member of the Woodland Behavioral Health team and is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the Pathways to Hope Suicide Prevention Program. This position will support culturally responsive suicide and substance use prevention, intervention, postvention, and wellness initiatives for youth and young adults.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate and facilitate Pathways to Hope programming, including after‑school activities, youth outings, cultural activities, mentoring, and family engagement events. Coordinate additional youth wellness, prevention, and social connectedness programming developed through the Pathways to Hope Program Facilitate youth groups using Project Venture curriculum. This will include cultural activities, wilderness activities, service learning and family engagement. Develop, coordinate, and support facilitation of annual Gathering of Native Americans (GONA). Support planning and implementation of annual Mental Health and Wellness Powwow. Recruit and retain youth participants through collaboration with schools, colleges, tribal agencies, and community partners. Coordinate program schedules, transportation, supplies, participant communication, and event logistics. Ensure program activities are implemented in accordance with grant requirements and organizational policies. Provide education regarding suicide prevention, help‑seeking behaviors, protective factors, and available community resources. Support implementation of postvention activities and grief support programming following suicide losses affecting the community. Coordinate GLIIHC participation in suicide and substance use prevention awareness events and outreach, including the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk and other community awareness campaigns. Assist with implementation of prevention or awareness months (suicide, substance use, self‑harm, youth mental health etc.) activities and public awareness campaigns. Support the creation and distribution of program marketing materials, social media content, educational resources, and outreach materials. Support planning and implementation of culture programs. Convene advisory groups and coalitions to support prevention activities. Assist with collection and reporting of grant performance measures, participant satisfaction surveys, and program evaluation data. Participate in team meetings, care coordination activities, and quality improvement efforts. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Public Health, Education, Recreation, Behavioral Health, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum two years of experience with community‑based programs or program development. Experience facilitating groups, educational programming, or youth development activities. Trained or willing to be trained as a Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) facilitator.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Experience working with youth and families. Experience implementing youth prevention programs, mentoring programs, cultural programming, or outdoor experiential learning activities. Experience in suicide prevention, behavioral health, substance use prevention, or trauma‑informed care.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to establish positive relationships with youth, families, and community partners. Ability to facilitate groups and engage participants from diverse backgrounds. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Knowledge of trauma‑informed and culturally responsive approaches. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

TRAVEL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Valid driver's license and insurable driving record required. Ability to travel locally and periodically attend state and national grant‑related training and conferences. Facilitator training is provided for evidence‑based programs, including Project Venture.

OTHER SIGNIFANT FACTORS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Work is performed in an office environment utilizing various office equipment including, but not limited to, a computer, copy machine, fax machine, and multi‑line phone. Ability to communicate effectively over the telephone, by computer and in person. Ability to perform well in a fast‑paced work environment. This is a general outline of the essential functions of this position and shall not be construed as an all‑inclusive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform other job‑related duties as requested by the designated work leader(s). All requirements are subject to change over time. All positions at the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center have the responsibility to carry out functions to maintain inspection and survey readiness, participate in Quality Improvement initiatives, as well as assist in and/or provide education for health promotion and disease prevention. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. GLIIHC supports a safe, healthy and drug‑free work environment through criminal and caregiver background checks and pre‑employment drug testing. GLIIHC maintains a smoke‑free environment. The Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Equal Opportunity employer/Veteran/Disabled. American Indian and Veteran Preference employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gerald-L.-Ignace-Indian-Health-Center,-Inc.