Technicians assist in providing health education to our Tribal communities, by assisting in the development, and implementation of grant(s) funded project activities and/or services. Within this role, the Health Promotion and Education (HPE) Technician will be assigned to work on a grant that addresses one to two of the following health topics: tobacco use, suicide prevention, opioid use, domestic and intimate partner violence, obesity, teen pregnancy, sexual health, injury and drug/alcohol prevention, harm reduction/syringe exchange, and health lifestyle choices. This position works very closely with our Tribal community integrating our projects and/or services by assisting in providing one-on-one education, community outreach education, and assisting in facilitation of trainings/presentations. Within this position, the planning and implementation of all work is guided by the cultural, traditional values and practices of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Level I

• Assists with the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of project activities, meetings, events, presentations, and trainings.
• Assists in providing/facilitating individual and/or group education activities with community members and partners.
• Identifies and accesses community resources to organize community meetings and events.
• Participates in assigned meetings, webinars, and trainings within the HPE Department, Tribal Public Health Division, UIHS’ all staff meetings, and with community partners.
• Completes grant activities as assigned. This may include but is not limited to developing/creating articles, flyers, educational packets, educational social media posts, and public service announcements for distribution.
• Assists in completing all reports and data collection as required.
• Maintains and completes a detailed monthly report of activities accomplished in connection to their assigned grant/project, in addition collecting documentation to verify completed activities.
• Schedules and helps plan transportation for program meetings, activities, and events when necessary.
• Adheres to accreditation, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), compliance standards/guidelines, and UIHS Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintains a professional, organized, and clean working environment.
• Must be willing to learn more about the American Indian culture and attend at least one Cultural Presentation/Training per year. 
• Must be willing to work with American Indian/Alaska Native people and demonstrate cultural awareness and humility 
• Must be willing to deliver services in a culturally responsive manner. 
• Other duties may be assigned.

Level II - Able to act independently in completing the above duties and:

• Works with HPE Specialists and Project Supervisors to develop presentations/training content, in addition to co-facilitating presentations/trainings to UIHS staff, Board of Directors, Teen Advisory Group (TAG), Community Outreach Resources and Education (CORE) Community Coalition, tribal organizations, and outside agencies.
• Co-leads meetings with tribal and community groups to share program updates, plan future events/activities/trainings, conduct focus groups, and solicit input for project development.
• Co-leads in the development and implementation of needs assessments, surveys, pre/post tests, evaluations, and focus groups.
• Interprets cultural methodologies and approaches to explain differences and similarities in behavior, attitudes, and practices of American Indians/Alaska Natives to other health professional staff.
• Provides transportation for program meetings, activities, and events when necessary.

Level III - Able to act independently in completing the above duties and:

• Plans and implements health promotion activities in response to the analysis of needs assessments, surveys, pre/posttests, evaluation, key informant interviews and focus groups.
• Assists in the development of departmental policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within the clinic as directed.
• Assists tribes, community, and others with the development and adoption of policies and implementation of best practices.
• Undertakes special projects as assigned by the Health Promotion and Education Supervisor and/or Manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All individuals must demonstrate a commitment to the provision of culturally sensitive counseling services to American Indians.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Educational degrees must be from a US Department of Education accredited school

Level I 

Level II 

Level III

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