IÑUA Program Planner chez Norton Sound Health Corporation

Purpose of Position:

Provide leadership for the IÑUA Department and direct all departmental activities; provide supervision for the IÑUA’s Department’s Outreach Coordinator; track program outcomes, revise for effectiveness, and develop and present reports for supervisor and Board of Directors.   

Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values.  Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules. 

Essential Functions:

1. Develop, coordinate, and facilitate ongoing, sustainable, effective suicide prevention activities and promotional campaigns within a cultural context.
2. Secure and analyze suicide data and trends for targeted education campaigns.
3. Work with regional communities and establish collaborations with tribal leadership and city governments to develop and provide wellness and prevention education, increase referrals, and improve access to all NSHC services.
4. Solicit for and secure outside funding designated for communities to establish own programs/activities.
5. Develop and provide follow-up strategies and activities to those who present at the ER/Hospital/Clinics/etc. with suicidal concerns.
6. Develop, coordinate, and schedule a prevention workforce to implement regional prevention activities.
7. Develop and implement an evaluation program to analyze prevention efforts for effectiveness.
8. Collaborate with local (e.g. education system), regional, and state partners on prevention activities and strategies.
9. Assist in and advocate for all aspects of mental health promotion, education, information, and community development related to suicide prevention.
10. Support youth and their families at high risk for suicide by providing education, advocacy, and applying knowledge of prevention programs to enhance protective factors against risks.
11. Work collaboratively and respectfully with existing mental/behavioral health providers and other health professionals such as Doctors, Nurses, and social workers.
12. Function as a liaison in making appropriate referrals and completing warm handoffs within the service system for ongoing engagement of youth and their families at risk for suicide.

Personal Traits:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride.  Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

• Knowledge of general patient care activities
• Knowledge of documentation requirements for specific fields/records
• Knowledge of regional and cultural customs and values

Required Skills and Abilities:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork.   All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills.   All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance.   In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly.  Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below: 

• Communication skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork.

Minimum Requirements