Program Associate

Here at SNAHC, you are joining a team and company at a time of growth and transformation. You will love being surrounded by people who are as passionate as you are about healthcare and giving back to the community. Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company's sole discretion and the wage range for this role considers a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At SNAHC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $21.00/HR-$23.00/HR.

Position Summary:

The Community Health (CH) Program Associate reports to the CH Program Manager. This is a supporting position to the operations of grant programs focused on planning, developing, improving, and delivering mental health and suicide prevention activities to Native American/Indigenous youth and their families. Working collaboratively with the CH Program Manager and Coordinator, the Program Associate will be responsible for assisting in the development, coordination, and ensuring execution of required activities for community health programming. This includes assisting with implementation of grant-funded work plans with specific deliverables and requirements, adherence to federal, state, and organizational budget restrictions, and the collection/reporting of data required for evaluation and performance management.

*Role may need to float to other SNAHC locations

Essential Functions:

• Supports the establishment and implementation of age-appropriate, culturally responsive programs, groups, activities, health education classes, and interventions related to mental health and suicide prevention. 
• With guidance from the Program Manager and Coordinator, helps implement grant funded prevention services and activities including reporting and evaluation activities.
• Leads belonging activities and discussion groups within Community Health programs, supporting the coordination and facilitation of program content led by the Program Coordinator.
• Supports onsite staffing of SNAHC Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) and other community health events.
• Participates in events such as health fairs, pow wows, conferences, and trainings
• Assists with set up and break down of outreach booths at community health events, as well as outreach during events and other partnership opportunities.
• Ensures SNAHC services and programs are delivered in a culturally appropriate manner.
• Participate in internal quality improvement teams. Works with team members proactively to drive quality improvement initiatives in accordance with the mission and strategic goals for the organization, federal and state laws and regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Complies with all state and federal laws and regulations, as they pertain to position including; HIPAA, sexual harassment, scope of practice, OSHA, etc.

• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Desire to work closely with youth and families.
• Familiarity with client-driven care.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Goal-oriented—succeeded in reaching clearly defined, time-bound goals.
• Must have excellent organizational and computer skills including experience with word processing and spreadsheet skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience helping with community and/or grant funded programs.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs and be responsible for the set up and breakdown of outreach booth and equipment.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License with current auto insurance and reliable transportation.
• Successfully pass a background check to be permitted to work with children.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience working in community and/or grant funded programs.
• 2 years of experience in direct service in youth prevention.
• Experience in an FQHC setting as a member of a multi-disciplinary team preferred.
• Knowledge of traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of the diverse AI/AN community, as well as ability to work with other racially, culturally, ethnically, and financially diverse populations.
• Bilingual; ability to read, write, and speak Spanish preferred.

Please Note: This position may be grant funded.  Continued employment is contingent upon renewed or additional funding and may be discontinued at the close of the grant cycle.  Grant funding for any position does not impart any contractual right, either expressed or implied, to remain in Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc.’s employment for a specific period of time.  Grant funding does not affect the Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc.’s status as an “at will” employer.