Community Health Director is responsible for developing plans for community-based health programs aimed at the prevention of disease and promotion of health. Recommends community health initiatives, policy implications and best practices after reviewing health literature and statistics. Being a Community Health Director identifies community health program related grant funding and develops grant proposals. Manages specific community health programs from planning and design through implementation and evaluation. Additionally, Community Health Director requires a master's degree in a related area. Typically reports to a top management. The Community Health Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Community Health Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
LAC COURTE OREILLES
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
13380 W Trepania Road Hayward, Wisconsin 54843-2186
Telephone: 715-638-5100
Administration Fax: 715-634-6107
Medical Records Fax: 715-634-2740
Position Description
Position: Tribal Overdose Prevention (TOP) Project Director
(Grant Position ending 08/30/2028 but Grant can be renewed for up to
four years if goals are met each contract year)
Location: Lac Courte Oreilles Community Health Center
Salary Range: $25.00 per hour
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Posting Date: 04/02/ 2024 – 04/15/2024
Description of Position:
The goal of the Tribal Overdose Prevention (TOP) Project Director grant is to decrease unmet
treatment needs and opioid overdose related to deaths through the provision of prevention, and
harm reduction data/evaluation collection from Community assessment needs for opioid use
disorders. The TOP Project Director will be responsible for the coordination of training and
implementation of services.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field preferred.
Must be a skilled communicator with the interpersonal skills to constantly coordinate
activities of diverse staff members.
Managerial, team-building, critical thinking, and decision-making skills are a must.
The Director should be compassionate, sympathetic, and ethical in their leadership.
He/she needs to be flexible, have excellent time management, communication and stress
management skills.
Must be a team player.
Must have a valid Driver's License, good driving record, personal vehicle insurance and
reliable transportation.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment and random drug test.
Must be able to pass a nation-wide criminal background check.
Must abide by all HIPAA regulations. Must be aware and strictly abide by the Code of
Confidentiality.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Directs and manages the overall fiscal and program activities for the Tribal Opioid
Prevention Grant.
Coordinate and complete the Community Assessment needs.
Work with healthcare staff from the tribe and partnering agencies to coordinate delivery
of mental health/substance abuse services for tribal members.
Work with healthcare staff from the tribe and partnering agencies to develop and deliver
needs for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).
Develop/implement effective prevention strategies which include but are not limited to:
advertisement, education, outreach and engagement, strategic messaging, and community
prevention activities.
Review and document successful harm reduction interventions in a tribal setting.
Maintain activity records, collect evaluation information, and prepare written reports to
federal and tribal stakeholders.
Work with the WI Department of Health Service to assess the impact of the grant.
Represent grantee on state and national committees as needed and assigned by
supervisor.
All other duties as assigned by the BH Administrator.
Supervision and Guidance:
The TOP Project Director will be under the direct supervision of the Behavioral Health
Administrator with oversight by the Health Director.
application form additional documents including the following:
Letter of Interest
Resume
Credentials
Proof of any Stated Qualifications
Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation
Academic transcripts
Application Information:
Applications may be obtained from and submitted to:
Lac Courte Oreilles Community Health Center
Human Resources
13380W Trepania Road
Hayward, Wisconsin 54843
715-638-5132
715-634-6107 FAX
sklecan@lcohc.com
The Lac Courte Oreilles Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. Native
American Preference will be given to candidates of equal or comparable qualifications.
03/19/2024
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