PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Community Education Coordinator Director is responsible for the developing and implementing community education events and programs in the Bristol Bay area. This position also oversees the Women, Infant, Children (WIC) program. The coordinator will work with other programs, departments and agencies and Village Tribal programs to develop an increased awareness and participation in healthier lifestyles, self-care skills and overall disease prevention by the people of the Bristol Bay Area.
QUALIFICATIONS:- A Registered Dietitian. Prefer prior WIC Program experience or experience in a related field such as Maternal Child Health.
- Preferred rural Alaska experience educational background.
- Must be a self-starter with good managerial skills.
- Strong grant implementation experience necessary.
- Must possess cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity to growth and development over the life span (pediatric/adult/geriatric) of patients/clients and possess the ability to evaluate patient's/client's condition, interpret patient information, identify patient's needs and provide appropriate age-specific care according to established policies and procedures.
- Works with the Grant Writer to complete the WIC proposal for state funding each year. Administers the BBAHC WIC Program as described in the state contract.
- Prepares and submits all program and budget reports required by the state WIC Office and BBAHC in a timely manner.
- Provides nutrition counseling for WIC clients. Documents in the WIC SPIRIT computer system as required.
- Counsels all high-risk WIC clients at least twice during their certification periods. Develops and individualized care plan.
- Develops and implements village outreach plan to increase WIC caseload.
- Provides WIC orientation and training for vendor personnel. Monitors WIC vendors in accordance with state requirements.
- Develops and implements health education community events throughout Bristol Bay.
- Coordinates with other programs to increase outreach in the community.
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: WIC Technician
SUPERVISED BY: Health Education Department Manager
Skills Required
- Registered Dietitian
- Prior WIC program experience or related Maternal Child Health experience
- Rural Alaska experience or educational background
- Self-starter with strong managerial skills
- Strong grant implementation experience
- Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity across the lifespan; ability to evaluate and plan age-specific care
What We Do
Our Mission: We provide quality health care with competence, compassion, and sensitivity. We generously welcome you to join us in a place of unrivaled natural beauty, endless recreational opportunities, and a sustainable rural way of life. Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation (BBAHC) is a tribal health organization that represents 28 tribes throughout the region, which is approximately 35,000 square miles. BBAHC is comprised of four subregions, each distinct in history, culture, natural resources, and community priorities. The regions include: Nushagak River & Bay Central, Southern, Western, and Kvichak Bay & North Side Peninsula. BBAHC manages the Bristol Bay Service Unit for the Indian Health Service and has done so since 1980. The main campus of the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation is in Dillingham, which is located at the confluence of the Nushagak and Wood River systems and is a regional hub of the Bristol Bay salmon fishing district. BBAHC operates the Kanakanak Hospital along with 21 Village Clinics, all of which are HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration) Clinics. Clinical services include: Pharmacy, Medical Imaging, Laboratory, Dental, Optometry, Audiology, and Physical Therapy. The Kanakanak Campus also includes a residential treatment facility and a behaviorial health counseling center. BBAHC is Joint Commission Accredited and upholds high standards for quality patient care.
