N CREW Program Coordinator

Description

Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council is a non-profit organization formed by the Native American Tribes of Wisconsin. We serve all WI tribes by providing administration of grant-funded programs either directly or with sub grants. Programs serve a range of functions from Children to Elders. Our Mission is: To Enhance the quality of life for all Native People.

N CREW Program Coordinator

Culturally grounded, trauma-informed solutions are essential for reducing substance use and mental health conditions related to long-standing structural inequalities and social determinants of health. To address this growing need and in alignment with priorities (Drug Crisis, Mental/Behavioral Health, and Healthcare) identified in their strategic plan, Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. (GLITC) is working on constructing an Adolescent Recovery and Wellness Center (ARWC) in Shawano County, northeast Wisconsin. The ARWC is a 36-bed residential facility that will provide culturally relevant services and responsive residential substance abuse treatment for Native American youth, ages 13-17, who are suffering from substance use disorder (SUD) and any co-occurring mental health conditions. To support this initiative, GLITC is developing a research program, which will inform the creation of a person-centered, culturally specific approach to healing and the integration of Tribal wellness practices within healthcare services. Through the National Institute of Health’s Native Collective Research Effort to Enhance Wellness (N CREW) Program, GLITC’s program represents an initial step in fostering the expansion of research capacity for Tribes and Tribal organizations in the region. Initially, this position will work remotely. Upon construction completion, this position will move to the ARWC facility, located in the Stockbridge-Munsee community.

Position Summary:

The NCREW Program Coordinator has a primary duty to assist the NCREW Program Director with expanding research capacity to support research that demonstrates the effectiveness of traditional healing practices in improving outcomes for substance use disorder and co-occurring mental behavioral conditions and builds a sustainable healthcare reimbursement model. Through this research, the NCREW Program Coordinator will support the development of culturally appropriate wellness services and evaluative practices at the ARWC.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the NCREW Program Director, all other staff, Tribal partners, institutions of higher education and Urban Indian organizations to develop culturally appropriate wellness services and evaluative practices to be delivered at the new ARWC.
• Conducts program duties necessary for funding, which include grant compliance and reporting.
• Outreaches with partners, NCREW staff, GLITC staff, and the ARWC team.
• Organizes meetings and community listening sessions.
• Preparation of reports for Tribal Nations and funders.
• Participates in NCREW partner meetings.
• Assists with the development of a data management system to track billable healthcare expenses.

Working Relationships and Scope:

Reports directly to the NCREW Program Director and in regular contact with other NCREW staff. In communication frequently with the Co-PIs, other NCREW project advisors, Tribal Health staff, cultural practitioners and community partners.

Performance Dimensions:

Supports mission of Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC). Demonstrates a basic understanding of tribal customs, traditions, values, and beliefs. Quality, quantity, accuracy, timeliness and thoroughness of work performed; quality of communications and development of good working relationships with others internal and external to the Agency; honesty and integrity in the execution of all activities; customer satisfaction with services provided; maintain and comply with all Agency policies and procedures; reliability in reporting to work regularly and on time; soundness of business decisions made; maintain the integrity of confidential business information; stay current in field and utilize that information where practical. Demonstrate a friendly and helpful approach and attitude to internal and external customers; professionalism; and commitment to GLITC's Mission, to enhance the quality of life for all Native people.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Minimum: bachelor’s degree in public health or Global Health. Preferred: master’s degree in public health or Global Health. Two to three years of experience conducting community-based participatory research and healthcare experience. A key determinant of success is supporting the Program Director in delivering ARWC services, collaborate with GLITC staff on recruitment and training, and assist in maintaining communication with the National Institutes of Health. In addition, the Program Coordinator will assist in the accountability for maintaining communications with the National Institutes for Health throughout the performance period. Must possess a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation with adequate insurance and ability to travel.

This is a full-time exempt opportunity working Monday through Friday, 40 hours plus per week. The initial work location is remote. When the facility has completed construction, this position will be located at the facility on the Stockbridge-Munsee tribal reservation. You are expected to live within proximity to the facility or make plans to relocate to Shawano County, Wisconsin. The salary for this position is $62,000.00 annually with benefits including: Annual/Personal Leave and Holiday Pay; Health, Dental, Life & AD&D, STD and LTD Insurance, FSA and 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Background check required prior to employment.

To Apply: Preferred method is to apply from the Employment page of our website- https://www.glitc.org/about-us/employment/

***Great Lakes Inter Tribal Council does not respond to phone calls nor emails inquiries regarding the status of your application. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC) is an equal opportunity employer applying Native American Preference as defined in Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 44-66 and 47, and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of GLITC to provide employment, compensation and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications of the job applied for, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law. As an equal opportunity employer, GLITC intends to comply fully with all federal and state laws and the information requested on this application will not be used for any purpose prohibited by law. Disabled applicants may request a needed accommodation from the representative of the Human Resource Department, PO Box 9 Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538 or phone (715) 588-1069 or (800) 472-7207

Closing Date: Open until filled