Director Of Community Wellness

Locations: Detroit, MI

Type:Urban

Salary Range:$56,000 to $60,000 / Per Year

Open Period:3/28/2024 until filled

Summary:Since 1978, American Indian Health & Family Services (AIHFS) has been a nonprofit health and community wellness center whose mission is to empower and enhance the physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being of underserved populations in Southeast Michigan. This full time opportunity includes a Comprehensive Benefit Program, including: * 15 Paid holidays per year, plus paid bereavement and paid jury duty leave

• Generous paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage (No employee premium contribution for single HMO coverage) * 403(b) Match Program

• Agency paid Life Insurance

• Educational Assistance Program

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Duties:Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages Community Wellness team and programs. Responsible for the coordination and direction of combined projects involving other departments addressing prevention activities. May also direct volunteers involved in program activities.

• Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Monitor and maintain program budgets. Review monthly program related revenue, budget vs. actual reports.

• Interacts with community to determine methods of promoting information concerning alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse (ATOD) education, and other health education/disease prevention and treatment programs.

• Provides oversight for planning and coordinating cultural competency programs, parenting programs, healthy start, youth programs, health education, community and cultural events.

• Consults with management and agency departments to facilitate client access to services and address issues concerning client access to care.

• Collect, compile and submit data for entry to verify client contracts. Ensure outreach activity and each client contact is documented.

• Prepares and submits reports as required by funding sources. Attends meetings and other functions as necessary, serves as a member of Leadership Team.

• Assists in writing grants to support programming and services for department and agency.

• Contributes to quarterly newsletter and other promotional material to inform community of events, activities and programs.

• Lectures and participates in workshops, public interviews, community meetings, and other functions, as directed to promote acceptance and support of program.

• Provide information and/or guidance regarding cultural practices and spirituality. Perform cultural/spiritual services as needed or requested.

• Consult with elders, traditional persons, medicine men/women and healers concerning traditional practices and services. Maintain communication with traditional consultants for ongoing development of program.

Qualifications:Education/Experience:

• Master's degree and minimum of one year of related experience/training required.

• Current CPR/Basic First Aid Certificate; or other credentials or licenses must be kept current and consistent with State/Grant regulations.

• Must be able to demonstrate requirements during the interview process.

• Must be self-directed.

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality, handle crisis and tolerate stress professionally.

• Valid MI Chauffeur's license; other credential or licenses must be kept current and consistent with * applicable regulations.

• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends and overnight or extended travel as necessary.

• Ability to promote an alcohol, tobacco and drug-free lifestyle.

• Ability to apply proficient understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Preferred Requirements:

• Familiarity and/or experience working with the Native American community; respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of a diverse Native American community, as well as an ability to work with other racially, culturally and ethnically diverse populations.

Work Type:Permanent, Full