Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Hiring For Public Health Program Specialist Ii at Anchorage, AK, United States Full Time

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: Under general direction the Public Health Program Specialist will plan, develop, and evaluate varying programs, community initiatives, and grant activities for the Substance Misuse Prevention Program.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Coordinates grant implementation, including youth-focused community strategic planning, project evaluation and budget tracking; project coordinator for the SAMHSA Rural Alcohol Prevention for Thriving Native Youth grant.

Assists rural communities and grant partners with coalition activities, including trainings, surveys, research, programs, and coalition committees support and facilitation, as needed. Meets regularly with community partners and provides technical assistance, as needed.

Collaborates with local communities, schools, organizations, health care facilities and various community members and providers, including Tribal Health Organizations, rural Alaska communities, and regional hubs.

Applies evidence-based practices to implement and evaluate a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to address substance misuse among youth and young adults throughout Alaska.

Assists Substance Misuse Prevention Program Manager and the Wellness and Prevention Department in planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion initiatives and harm reduction interventions for communities throughout Alaska.

Provides support to the statewide iKnowMine resource, including dissemination of substance misuse prevention resources.
Develops culturally responsive curriculum, education materials, trainings and interventions to decrease the negative consequences associated with alcohol and drug use.
Develops community partnerships to negotiate event venues, entertainment, speakers, vendors and sponsorships to be able to deliver assistance with prevention programs, grant objectives and messaging regarding substance misuse prevention.

Provides written and verbal harm reduction information on substance use and overdose prevention to program participants across sites. Trains community members in overdose prevention and use of Naloxone.

Travels to rural areas for related Substance Misuse Prevention and other Wellness and Prevention-related activities.

Creates and disseminates health-related, culturally responsive, education materials and communications to include flyers, handouts, social media, calendars, and other related publications.

Ability to work as a member of a team, collaborate on Substance Misuse Prevention initiatives, and assist other team members as needed.

Assists in monitoring and maintaining current program inventory and records.

Maintains genuine, respectful and friendly customer service and working relationship skills, in alignment with ANTHC’s Behavioral Standards.

** Performs other duties as assigned.

Must meet qualifications for Public Health Program Specialist position as well as the following minimum knowledge, skills and qualifications.

Required Skills

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

• Experience with public speaking.
• Experience working with community agencies, organizations and/or coalitions.
• Experience in group facilitation, community organizing and facilitating collaborative meetings with community partners to coordinate outreach events.

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of harm reduction principles.
• Knowledge of substance misuse prevention, treatment and recovery services.
• Experience creating and disseminating health-related, culturally responsive, education materials and communications to include flyers, handouts, social media, calendars, and other related publications.
• Ability to travel to rural areas and communities throughout Alaska for Substance Misuse Prevention and other Wellness & Prevention-related activities.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including occasional nights and weekends and travel to partner sites.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native politics.
• Skill in grant writing and project management including data collection, analysis, budget tracking, reporting and evaluation.
• Experience working with and training various community members, (e.g., healthcare providers, Tribal Health Organizations, rural Alaska communities, and regional hubs.

Required Experience
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
A Bachelor’s Degree in a discipline relevant to the scope of this position. Progressively responsible full-time professional work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
Senior Public Health Specialist.
Master of Public Health, Master of Science in Public Health, Master of Health Care Administration, or Master of Science in health-related field. Progressively responsible professional work-related experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

• Public Health Specialist
• Non-supervisory – Three (3) years of public health work experience or project implementation and monitoring. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• (1) year of substance use-related and/or youth-based health programming experience.
• Experience coordinating coalitions.
• Training or experience in coordinating grants, grant writing and/or budget tracking.
• Experience creating and disseminating health-related, culturally responsive, education materials and communications to include flyers, handouts, social media, calendars, and other related publications.
• Experience working with and training various community members and healthcare providers, including Tribal Health Organizations, rural Alaska communities, and regional hubs.
• Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Public Health Specialist / Senior Public Health Specialist
Certified in Public Health (CPH), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES)

WORKING CONDITIONS
The following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
ANMC is not a latex free facility; an employee should expect to work in an environment where latex may be present.
Travels within Alaska in small fixed wing aircraft; travels outside Alaska.
May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.