Parents As Teachers Job Posting

Director of Research and Quality Assurance

The Organization:
Parents as Teachers National Center (PATNC) is a St. Louis, Missouri-based national and international non-profit dedicated to impactful parenting, child and maternal health, and the school readiness and lifelong literacy of young children. PAT is recognized for our highly-acclaimed evidence-based home visiting model, and for being a leader in professional development of the early childhood and home visiting fields.  PATNC is deeply engaged with the U.S. federal home visiting initiative (MIECHV) and works with leaders in all 50 states and several other nations outside the U.S.  Our work is based on solid research, deep evaluations, and a commitment to high-quality strategies and model fidelity.

The Position:
The Director of Research and Quality Assurance is a key leadership position with responsibility for all functions related to research, evaluation, data collection, and program fidelity assessment.  This position manages a team of professionals and works with senior leadership to set direction for evaluation projects and the assessment of fidelity.  This high profile position represents PATNC at national and international meetings, professional associations, among peers in the research and evaluation community, in academia, and with research colleagues from the evidence-based home-visiting models.  This position is responsible for seeking funds to conduct research, and building the strength of the department.  The Director will also be engaged in the structuring of Pay for Success (PFS) opportunities.

Other Responsibilities:
• Work with the President and CEO to build relationships with universities and researchers to establish and shape the research agenda for Parents as Teachers National Center.
• Guide research that will obtain data to inform future implementation in varied settings for strong outcomes and benefits
• Collaborate with universities and research organizations to establish studies on the PAT model and innovative approaches and seek funding for such studies.
• Establish and guide the organization through Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).
• Provide leadership on behalf of the organization in the research and evaluation communities.
• Staff the Research and Evaluation Committee of the Board of Directors.

Qualifications:
Candidates for this position should have outstanding academic credentials, be strategic, highly motivated, research focused, detail oriented, possess strong leadership and management skills, and feel at home in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should work effectively on a professional team and collaborate across internal teams and with external stakeholders. Some specific qualifications of this role include:

Education and/or Experience:
• Doctoral degree preferred, Master’s degree considered.
• Background in research and evaluation related to Maternal and Infant Health, Developmental Psychology, or Early Childhood Education.
• Demonstrated qualitative and quantitative research experience.
• Demonstrated ability to secure outside funding.

Other Abilities and Characteristics:
• Exceptional understanding of research design and evaluation
• Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Strong and effective presentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrated by the ability to establish and
        maintain relationships with internal and external constituencies
• Organize data quickly with the ability to speak extemporaneously on that information.
• Excellent writing skills are essential
• Excellent planning, organizing and project management skills
• An open-minded and collaborative approach to working with staff, board, and stakeholders

Reporting Structure:
This position currently reports directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer, serves on the Senior Management and Leadership Teams, and works collaboratively across the organization, particularly with the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer and the Operations Team.

Location: St. Louis, Missouri (modest relocation allowance considered)

Compensation:
Parents as Teachers offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, matching 401(k) program, with generous vacation and holiday time.

Contact:
If this position sounds like the career opportunity you’ve been looking for and you meet our qualifications; please send a thoughtful cover letter, your resume and salary expectations to jobs@parentsasteachers.org.

Parents as Teachers National Center is an EOE dedicated to workforce diversity.

COPE Rosebud Program Manager Position

COPE Rosebud Program Manager Position

The Community Outreach and Patient Empowerment (COPE) Program is a Partners In Health sister organization based in Gallup, NM. Partners in Health (PIH) will hire the Program Manager as part of COPE’s team and spend significant time in both Navajo and Rosebud Nations. In the first year, we anticipate more time will be spent in Navajo Nation to gain a deep understanding of the COPE program to adapt the model within the Rosebud Nation.   To view full job descriptions or to apply, click here or visit our website at www.pih.org.

CDC Accepting Applications for next round of PHAP program

The mission of the CDC's Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) is to train and provide experiential learning to early career professionals who contribute to the public health workforce. Managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support, PHAP enables entry-level public health professionals to gain hands-on, real-life experience in the day-to-day operations of public health programs. The CDC works with a pool of young professionals and places them with a health department or Tribal organization that will create a mutually beneficially learning and work environment.  PHAPs are assigned to a host site for a full two years.

There were nine applications from Tribes or Tribal organizations in the last round to host a PHAP - and all nine were successfully matched with a CDC PHAP.  NIHB and the CDC would like to see an increase in both the number of Tribes/Tribal organizations that are hosting PHAPs, and the number of American Indian and Alaska Native young professionals that serve as PHAPs.  The CDC is now accepting applications for both.

Host site applications are open January 4-22, 2016

AND

PHAP candidate applications are open from January 4-8, 2016 (note that this is only five days)

All application materials and information is available on the CDC PHAP website.

Please contact Susan Rudd, CDC Public Health Analyst, if you have any questions.

The Notah Begay III Foundation’s Community Action Grant DEADLINE is December 18th

The Notah Begay III Foundation’s Community Action Grant DEADLINE is December 18th  

Community Action Grant Opportunity

As a new initiative, these 18 month long grants will build on the planning work conducted by Native American communities who are ready for the “next stage” of implementing their youth obesity and type-2 diabetes prevention strategies. This funding opportunity will NOT support direct service programming. Rather, these grants ($60,000 each) will support actions that are addressing systemic change by engaging the community at various levels to influence and promote Native American child health over the long term.

For this particular grant cycle, applications will ONLY be accepted from the following states: Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin. The application deadline is December 18, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. MST. Additional information including eligibility criteria, the full Request for Application (RFA) and the link to the online application can be found on NB3F’s Community Action Grant page.

Please share these opportunities with colleagues, tribal leadership, community and non-profit leaders whose interests align with this initiative.

For questions, please contact grants@nb3f.org or 505-867-0775

OKC’s 30th Red Earth Festival announces call for artists

Applications for new artists interested in participating in the 30th Red Earth Festival art market are currently being accepted for the event scheduled June 10-12, 2016 at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. Applications will be accepted through January 15, 2016.

The award-winning Red Earth Festival is considered the world’s largest event of its kind, drawing thousands of art enthusiasts to a three-day weekend celebrating Native American visual art and dance. A 2015 reader’s poll by USA TODAY 10 Best named Oklahoma City’s Red Earth Festival a Top 10 winner for America’s Best Arts Festival.

The Red Earth juried art market annually showcases hundreds of artists representing Native tribes and nations form throughout the US and Canada. The event drew nearly 30,000 attendees in 2015, and has won numerous awards including Oklahoma’s Outstanding Event presented by the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department.

Red Earth Festival art market categories include contemporary and traditional art forms including cultural items, jewelry, basketry, paintings, drawings, graphics, photography, beadwork, clothing, textiles, weaving, sculpture and pottery.

Santo Domingo Pueblo Artist Jolene Bird of Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM received the 2015 Red Earth Grand Award for Best of Show for her Inlayed Gourd. Troy Anderson (Cherokee of NE Alabama), of Siloam Springs, AR was named recipient of the 2015 President’s Award for his sculpture entitled “Raven,” and Alberta Henderson (Navajo) from Kirtland, NM received the Kathleen Everett Upshaw Award for her woven rug entitled “Two Grey Hill Rug.”

Applicants must be able to provide documents of proof of membership in a federally or state-recognized tribal entity or documents of proof of certification as Indian Artisans by an Indian tribe. Artists must submit three color images per category of artwork that will be sold in their booth. Applications can be downloaded from www.redearth.org, or obtained by calling (405) 427-5228. Booth space in the Red Earth art market is limited, and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

For nearly 40 years, the 501 (c) 3 non-profit Red Earth, Inc. has been dedicated to its mission to promote the rich traditions of American Indian arts and cultures through education, a premier festival, museum and fine art markets. Red Earth is recognized as the region’s premier organization for advancing the understanding and continuation of Native American traditional and contemporary culture and arts.

Red Earth is an Allied Arts member agency and is funded in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department, and the Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The Red Earth Art Center, open year-round in downtown Oklahoma City, presents a diverse and changing exhibition schedule and is custodian of a permanent collection of over 1,400 items of fine art, pottery, basketry, textiles and beadwork – including the Deupree Cradleboard Collection, one of the finest individual collections of its kind.

ATSDR - Safeguarding Communities from Harmful Chemicals: 5 Part Webinar Series

ATSDR - Safeguarding Communities from Harmful Chemicals: 5 Part Webinar Series

The American Public Health Association and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are proud to co-sponsor a five-part webinar series highlighting the vital work of the ATSDR. The series explores the Agency's role as an integral partner in: determining chemical threats; supporting communities with their environmental health concerns; protecting children and vulnerable populations; and supporting the specific needs of Native Tribes.

Part V – Working with Tribal Communities
Thursday, December 17, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. EST
Welcome back to the series! In our fifth and final webinar, Working with Tribal Communities, participants will gain insights regarding environmental health concerns of Native Tribal communities and how ATSDR effectively supports tribal governments in addressing these concerns. This is a webinar not to miss!
Register today.

Moderator:
Montrece McNeill Ransom, JD, MPH
Senior Public Health Analyst, Public Health Law Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Presenters:
Joe Sarcone, MSPH
Environmental Health Scientist, Regional Representative
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

Alex James
Project Manager
Yakutat Tlingit Tribe

Jamie Rayman, MPH
Health Educator and Community Involvement Specialist
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

Mae-Gilene Begay, MSW
Program Director, Community Health Representatives/Outreach Program
Navajo Nation Department of Health

Recordings of the first four webinars are available online:

• Introducing ATSDR
• Supporting Communities with Tools and Resources
• Informing Decision-Making though Health Assessment
• Advancing Environmental Medicine Practice

This webinar will be recorded and made available after the live event.

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Native American Nations and Cultural Institutions Collaborate

Job Opportunity - Senior Tribal Prevention Specialist at SPRC in EDC’s Health and Human Development Division

SPRC seeks Senior Tribal Prevention Specialist

SPRC seeks a Senior Tribal Prevention Specialist (PS) to be part of an 8-person team providing technical assistance to support grantees, tribes, states, and campuses around the country in their suicide prevention work.  This position will act as primary point of contact for assigned tribal GLS grantees and other SPRC partners working to advance suicide prevention in Native communities.  This position will also lead related projects to fill gaps and technical assistance (TA) needs among tribal grantees, and will collaborate closely with other teams to contribute to SPRC’s overall TA work supporting suicide prevention in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities.

Qualifications include a master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field; experience providing information and support by phone and e-mail; experience working with diverse Native communities; particularly on prevention and/or mental health services; and experience leading projects and managing multiple tasks.

For more information and to apply

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Graduate Horizons 2016

We are pleased to announce that Graduate Horizons 2016 will be held at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan from July 8 to July 12, 2016. The deadline to apply to our program will be February 3, 2016.  The application for our 2016 workshop will become available in early November.  If you are interested, please register at the link below to receive the application as soon as it becomes available.  By signing up, we will provide you with the application, deadline reminders and additional info regarding GH.  Your info will not be shared with any third parties. Register Here Help spread the word!  Do you know Native college students or college graduates who are seeking to apply to graduate or professional school?  Forward this email using the link below, or download our flyer and share. Anyone can visit our website at www.graduatehorizons.org to learn more details about our program.

National Native Organizations Release New Native Children's Policy Agenda

National Native Organizations Release New Native Children's Policy Agenda

National Indian Child Welfare Association Pledges to Put First Kids 1st 

Washington, DC - Native children form the backbone of future tribal success and someday will lead the charge to create thriving, vibrant communities which is why four national Native organizations - the National Congress of American Indians, the National Indian Child Welfare Association, the National Indian Education Association, and the National Indian Health Board - have come together to update the joint policy agenda for Native youth. The goal of this policy agenda is to set forth specific recommendations to improve the social, emotional, mental, physical, and economic health of children and youth,  allowing them to achieve their learning and developmental potential. In short, this initiative calls on key stakeholders to put First Kids 1st.

This agenda is intended as a tool to assist tribal leaders and other policymakers in their work to create and implement a vision for a vibrant, healthy community. It is also intended to guide stakeholders as they prioritize legislation and policy issues that may affect Native children and youth. The partners have identified four overarching themes as guiding principles for improving children's lives and outcomes. Within each theme, the agenda sets forth tribal strategies and policy objectives to implement these principles.

Native Children's Policy Agenda: Putting First Kids 1st is the updated work of the 2008 National Children's Agenda, created by the same four organizations and generously supported by W.K. Kellogg Foundation. This joint work for Native youth is part of the "First Kids 1st" initiative, which was announced last year and focuses on changing federal, state, and tribal policy to create conditions in which American Indian and Alaska Native children can thrive.

To read the full agenda, visit website.

Job Posting - NICWA Government Staff Attorney

NATIONAL INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ASSOCIATION 

POSITION TITLE: Government Affairs Staff Attorney 
SALARY RANGE: $45,000 to $65,000 Levels I to III 
CLASSIFICATION: Program, regular, full-time, exempt 
SUPERVISOR: Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy 
CLOSING: October 16, 2015 

RESPONSIBILITIES: The government affairs staff attorney of the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) is responsible for assisting American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities, children, and families in their efforts to improve public policy at all levels to support effective services for and the general well-being of AI/AN children and families. The following specific responsibilities must be carried out: 

• Ensures that tribal leaders and programs, policymakers, federal and state agencies, partner organizations, funders, NICWA staff, the NICWA board of directors, NICWA members, and others receive accurate, timely and helpful information regarding the needs of AI/AN children and families; the impact of policies and litigation on AI/AN children, families, and programs; and recommendations for action that will facilitate the development of more effective, appropriate, impactful policy 
• Ensures that policy and community development efforts are driven by and responsive to the communities and entities that NICWA serves 
• Promotes community and policymaker awareness of public policy developments related to AI/AN child, family, and service issues through the development and provision of written materials and presentations, and the use of other communication vehicles, such as telephone, electronic communications, e-mail, NICWA website postings, and webinars 
• Effectively plans and coordinates efforts to promote enhanced policy development that include NICWA constituents and partner agencies in a timely manner that maximizes impact 

DUTIES 

1. Tracks and analyzes legislative, administrative, and funding policies that impact AI/AN children, families, and communities. Develops, in coordination with the government affairs and advocacy director, NICWA’s position and response to these policies. 
2. Proactively tracks appellate-level ICWA cases across the states. Analyzes these cases for patterns, provides technical support to attorneys and social service providers, and works closely with NICWA government affairs and communications staff to strategize appropriate legal and media responses, which may include filing amicus curiae briefs on behalf of NICWA and partners, as appropriate 
3. Develops and maintains positive professional relationships with national and regional intertribal organizations, mainstream child welfare advocacy organizations, partners, key stakeholders, and constituents. Coordinates these entities’ effective and unified responses to policies and litigation that impact AI/AN children, families, and communities. 
4. Responds to request for information from constituents, child welfare professionals and attorneys seeking resources and information on the application of ICWA in child welfare cases and advises non-attorney staff to prevent unlawful practice of law and unnecessary liability risks 
5. Coordinates, develops, and disseminates, in collaboration with NICWA government affairs and communications staff, accurate and appropriate public policy information in a timely manner (written and oral) for members, constituents, partners, key stakeholders, and policymakers. 
6. Develops and makes presentations, including recommendations when appropriate, to constituents, partners, key stakeholders, and policymakers in an effective, concise, and professional manner on issues related to policies and litigation that impact AI/AN children and families 
7. Develops and provides training and technical assistance related to tribal governance and program capacity (including assistance on drafting tribal codes, program policies and procedures, court rules, intergovernmental and interagency agreements, and other program and policy issues) to tribal communities as required. 
8. Develops and provides training to help constituents understand federal laws that impact AI/AN children and families (such as ICWA) and that support tribal child welfare and children’s mental health programs (such as tribal Title IV-E) as required. 
9. Develops and provides training and technical assistance to federal, state, and private agencies related to effective service provision to AI/AN children and families, and the creation and maintenance of effective relationships with tribal governments and urban Indian communities. 
10. Provides staffing for the NICWA Board of Directors and its Public Policy Committee, including attending board meetings, planning conference calls and meetings, responding to board requests, preparing public policy materials for the board, periodically presenting policy information to the board, incorporating board feedback into program planning, and actively supporting the board’s engagement in NICWA government affairs work. 
11. Effectively collaborates with NICWA government affairs, development, and fiscal staff to create funding proposals and budgets for grants and contracts. Effectively manages program grants and contracts using NICWA program management standards and principles of sound fiscal management, to ensure the services and deliverables are met or exceeded in a timely manner. 
12. Performs other duties as assigned, such as representing government affairs on various NICWA teams and committees, and providing support to other NICWA program functions.

QUALIFICATIONS 

1. Has a JD and at least 2 years of relevant work experience in state and/or tribal child welfare systems; MSW or BSW preferred 
2. Current Oregon State Bar membership or ability to obtain admission shortly after hire 
3. Has strong knowledge of AI/AN culture, social service systems, including child welfare, mental health, juvenile justice and relevant policy structures 
4. Has knowledge and direct experience working with the Indian Child Welfare Act, and is familiar with its legal and practical applications, and the implications for children, birth families, extended families, foster parents, and tribes 
5. Has strong organizational skills 
6. Has ability to work in a team environment, both in leadership and peer relationships 
7. Has ability to meet with, solicit cooperation of, and deal effectively with people in various arenas, e.g., legal and legislative representatives, constituents, program directors, tribal representatives, trainers, consultants, etc. 
8. Has demonstrated skills in negotiating, mediating, and consensus and coalition building between diverse groups and individuals 
9. Has demonstrated use of analytical, planning, and administrative skills 
10. Has strong technical writing skills 
11. Has demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing in an effective, professional, and timely manner 
12. Can capably operate a variety of office equipment, such as computer, photocopier, printer, etc. 
13. Able to travel up to 40% of work year and has a valid driver’s license 

TO APPLY 
Email résumé, cover letter, writing sample (no more than 10 pages, policy-related preferred), six references, and salary history to Sarah Hopper at shopper@nicwa.org, fax to (503) 222-4007, or mail to NICWA, 5100 SW Macadam Ave, #300, Portland, OR 97239. Open until October 16, 2015.

Job Posting - Faculty Position University of Minnesota Medical School

Faculty Position in Department of Biobehavioral Health and Population Sciences

The University of Minnesota Medical School in Duluth invites applications for a fulltime Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the Department of Biobehavioral Health and Population Sciences. We seek candidates with a PhD/DrPH in public health or related fields, such as the areas of health disparities research, population health, epidemiology, and health economics. Candidates must have experience leading to peer-reviewed publications and demonstrate high potential for establishing an independent research program that is externally funded. All candidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates with research interest in rural and/or Indigenous health, a history of externally funded research, background in health services and policy research, experience teaching in a university setting, and/or experience with interprofessional collaborative research.

Duties and responsibilities of the position include:

• Develop and implement a strong, externally funded research program supportive of the missions and goals of the Department and the Medical School, Duluth campus with appropriate interprofessional emphases with the two campuses of the Medical School;
• Develop and implement excellent teaching programs for medical and other students;
• Provide internal and external service to the institution across Medical School campuses.

The mission of the Medical School in Duluth is to be a national leader in educating physicians dedicated to family medicine, to serve the health care needs of rural Minnesota and American Indian communities, and to discover and disseminate knowledge through research. The Department of Biobehavioral Health and Population Sciences integrates social and behavioral medicine training for rural family medicine and for American Indian/Alaska Native physicians, with research in rural and Indigenous health, and community engaged service, to promote rural and Indigenous health equity. The Medical School Duluth campus (http://www.med.umn.edu/duluth) is a campus of the University of Minnesota Medical School, which is one of the six health sciences schools in the University of Minnesota’s Academic Health Center (http://www.ahc.umn.edu). The Medical School in Duluth is located on the University of Minnesota Duluth Campus (http://www.d.umn.edu) overlooking the western end of Lake Superior. The high quality of life in Duluth is a result of the combination of a dynamic and growing University environment, a scenic and vital city, and numerous summer and winter outdoor recreational opportunities (http://www.visitduluth.com).

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted online at: http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/index.html (Job ID 305039). To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. To ensure consideration, a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research philosophy (two page maximum) and the names and contact information of three references should be directed to James G. Boulger, Ph.D., Chair of the Search Committee, via the online process. Three letters of recommendation should be sent under separate cover to: Ms. Tracy Kemp, 1035 University Drive, 232 SMed, Duluth, MN 55812-3031 or tkemp1@d.umn.edu. Completed applications will be evaluated starting November 1, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. Top candidates will be invited for a seminar/interview as a component of the selection process. Questions concerning the online application process should be directed to Tracy Kemp at tkemp1@d.umn.edu.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Job Announcement - Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board

ALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH BOARD, INC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Commercial Tobacco Prevention Coordinator

REPORTS TO: AASTEC GHWIC Program Director

FLSA STATUS: Exempt (Full-Time)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the AASTEC Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country Director the program coordinator is responsible for day to day implementation of objectives/activities aligned with the 4-year Commercial Tobacco Prevention and Control Program scope of work. This project is a component of the AASTEC Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country Program which aims to promote effective and culturally adapted policies, systems, and environmental improvements towards the prevention of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and associated risk factors, such as commercial tobacco use, physical inactivity, and unhealthy diet among American Indian Tribes. The performance of duties will be in compliance with guidelines established by the funding agency.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, administers and coordinates the objectives of the AASTEC Commercial Tobacco Prevention/Control Program.
• Attends relevant trainings to strengthen capacity in commercial tobacco prevention/control best practices.
• Provides technical assistance for the 27 Albuquerque Area Tribes on best practices in commercial tobacco prevention/control.
• Leads the development and dissemination of culturally appropriate small media products (print and digital) to strengthen public awareness of the burden of commercial tobacco.
• Conducts routine communication and meetings with tribal and external partners, including the coordination of multi-sector tribal commercial tobacco coalition meetings and correspondence.
• Coordinates/co-facilitates project trainings and webinars, including participant recruitment.
• Conducts program evaluation activities.
• Monitors the progress of the grant and reports on accomplishments, present actions, and decisions to tribal stakeholders, advisory councils, and external partners.
• Prepares documentation necessary to report to the funding agency on the progress of the project.
• Travels periodically to communities and other functions to provide consultation as needed.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with all project partners.
• Performs related tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to co-facilitate trainings for tribal stakeholders
• Extensive organizational, planning, and coordinating skills
• Ability to think ahead and plan over a one to two year time span
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of important cultural considerations when working with Southwestern Indian Tribes
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with a wide range of individuals and organizations at every level (Tribal Councils, Indian Health Boards, Committees, individuals, healthcare providers, public and/or private agencies)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in health education, community/public health, or related field. Master’ degree is preferred.
• Experience in health promotion/disease prevention program coordination
• Proficient public speaking skills
• Must be able to travel
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid State driver’s license
• Completion of background investigation is required

WORK CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is performed in a typical interior/office environment.
• Talk, hear, sit, stand; use of hands to handle objects, equipment, controls and reach with arms and hands.
• Noise level is usually minimal.
• Travel including overnight stays as needed.
• Drive company-leased vehicle to communities served by AAIHB.

PREFERENCE:

Qualified American Indian applicants will be given preference in accordance with the exemption provided under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: 

Send CV/Resume, list of three professional references, salary requirements and cover letter to dpeterson@aaihb.org or regular mail to: Delrae Peterson, Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, Inc., 5015 Prospect Avenue, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. No phone calls. For best consideration, please forward all application materials by October 15th, 2015.

Job Posting - Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board

ALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH BOARD, INC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Evaluation Specialist

LOCATION: Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, Inc. (AAIHB) Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (AASTEC)

REPORTS TO: Epidemiology Center Director

FLSA STATUS: Exempt (Full-Time)

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: N/A

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Evaluation Specialist will be an integral part of the AASTEC team with a primary emphasis upon enhancing the role of evaluation in our programs to improve services to the tribal communities we serve. The Evaluation Specialist will utilize mixed-methods (quantitative and qualitative) to assess the effectiveness and measure the performance of a wide range of health intervention efforts/programs led by AASTEC and tribal partners throughout the Indian Health Service Albuquerque Area. Specific efforts will include, but are not limited to, evaluation activities associated with a regional chronic disease prevention intervention (Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country) and two tribal behavioral health initiatives – Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention for Indians (MSPI) and Domestic Violence Prevention for Indians (DVPI).

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Leads program evaluation/performance measurement activities, which includes the design of evaluation questions and logic models, thorough knowledge of different types of evaluations (e.g. process v/s outcome), monitoring plans, design of valid and reliable measurement tools (both qualitative and quantitative) and analysis of collected data.
•  Oversees data collection (quantitative and qualitative) for process and outcome evaluation activities. 
• Confidentially manages evaluation data. 
• Develops and disseminates program evaluation reports for various stakeholders – tribal leadership, funding source, AAIHB Board of Directors, etc. 
• Analyzes, synthesizes, and communicates complex data-related issues clearly and succinctly to both internal colleagues and tribes.
•  Works effectively with tribal partners to provide consultation and technical assistance with local evaluation plans and activities.
• Works effectively with tribal partners to coordinate and facilitate evaluation-related training activities to build local capacity.
• Examines evaluation data/findings to make sound decisions for program planning.
• Utilizes evaluation results to develop measures to enhance program quality on a regular (annual/biannual) basis.
• Prepares regulatory documents (including progress reports, evaluation reports, measurement tools, etc.) to program funders (IHS/CDC) on a regular basis in a timely manner.
• Abides by the AAIHB policies, procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in public health or related field preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience with program evaluation of public health or behavioral health programs utilizing mixed-method evaluation approaches.
• Thorough knowledge of standard statistical computer software such as SPSS, SAS, STATA or Epi Info as well as qualitative analysis packages (i.e., Atlas Ti, NVIVO) and MS Office Products.
• Must demonstrate leadership qualities in planning and conducting evaluation activities, and in reporting results and findings.
• Demonstrated skills and experience developing and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders over long periods of time.
• Strong organizational, planning and project management skills with the ability to work efficiently and effectively both autonomously and in small teams.
• Awareness and keen appreciation of American Indian culture. Must be sensitive to cross-cultural differences, and able to work effectively within this context.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Proficient public speaking skills.
• Applicant must agree to serve a minimum three month orientation period.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid State driver’s license.

WORK CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to perform, but not limited to the following:

• Work is performed in a typical interior/office environment.
• Talk, hear, sit, stand; use of hands to handle objects, equipment, controls and reach with arms and hands.
•  Noise level is usually minimal.
• Travel including overnight stays as needed.
• Drive company-leased vehicle to communities served by AAIHB.

PREFERENCE:

American Indian applicants will be given preference, in accordance with the exemption provided under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

Send CV/Resume, list of three professional references, salary requirements and cover letter to dpeterson@aaihb.org or regular mail to: Delrae Peterson, Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, Inc., 5015 Prospect Avenue, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. No phone calls. For best consideration, please forward all application materials by October 15th, 2015.

Save the Date - 2016 Pow Wow

Grassroots Social Work and the Anti-Native Mascot Movement

Inaugural National Conference on Alzheimer's disease/Dementia in Native American Communities: Impact, Issues and Next Steps

The Banner Alzheimer's Institute Native American Program will host the first National Native American Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia in Native American communities on Thursday, October 15 and 16 at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort. Targeting urban and tribal health care and social service professionals, this two-day conference will provide eight plenary and more than 30 concurrent sessions from stellar Native American and dementia specialists from across the U.S.

Earn free CME/CEU credits as you meet and interact with a nationally recognized faculty of Native American and dementia care experts.

WHAT: National Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia in Native American Communities: Impact, Issues and Next Steps

WHERE: The Scottsdale Plaza Resort, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

WHEN:  Thursday, October 15, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. 

              Friday, October 16, 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m

Click the link below for additional information

http://www.banneralz.org/patients-plus-family/native-american-program/national-conference-on-alzheimers-disease.aspx

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