Tribal Health Educator (WEAVE-NW)

Job Description

Job Description:\n\nJob Title: WEAVE-NW Health Educator Reports to: WEAVE-NW Project Director Initial Salary Range: $56,540 – $65,000 annually Benefits: Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, Retirement Contributions, PTO, and Paid Holidays Funded Through: September 29, 2026 Classification: Salaried, Exempt Status: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Regular w/ Benefits Location: Portland, OR JOB SUMMARYAbout the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) The Northwest Tribes have long recognized the need to exercise control over the design and development of health care delivery systems in their local communities. To this end, they formed the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (also referred to as NPAIHB or "the Board") in 1972. Guided by a vision of "Health and Wellness for the Seventh Generation," NPAIHB is a 501(c)3 designated (non-profit) organization and Tribal organization, P.L. 93-638, under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) serving the 43 federally recognized Tribes in the states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington (Northwest Tribes). Tribes become voting members of the Board through resolutions passed by their governing body. Each member Tribe designates a delegate to serve on the NPAIHB Board of Directors. Led by our Board of Directors, NPAIHB's mission is to "eliminate health disparities and improve the quality of life of American Indians and Alaska Natives by supporting Northwest Tribes in their delivery of culturally appropriate, high-quality health programs and services." We have a staff of over 120 professionals dedicated to advancing Tribal health for the 7th generation in the Pacific Northwest. The NPAIHB's Strategic Plan 2025-2030 can be found here. Position Summary The WEAVE-NW Health Educator (Health Educator) will assist Tribes with chronic disease subject matter expertise including commercial tobacco cessation and prevention, heart disease and stroke and diabetes prevention. They will assist with planning and coordinating WEAVE-NW strategy meetings and events. The Health Educator will provide technical assistance to Tribal sub awardees, including the development and monitoring of annual workplans that utilize policy, systems and environmental strategies; implementing evaluation plans developed by the evaluation team and providing other technical assistance as needed. The Health Educator will coordinate health education training and communication activities with other projects both internal and external. The Health Educator will also carry out administrative duties including maintaining project files, records and forms, including management and use of Click Up platform; participate in subaward recruitment efforts; entering evaluation data and contributing to reports. The Health Educator must have a Bachelor's level degree in Community/Public Health field. At least two years of experience working in community health or a related field. Experience with developing, facilitating or instructing trainings with a tobacco cessation or chronic disease focus. The Health Educator supports the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board's WEAVE-NW Team of 4 public health professionals who work with NW Tribes to enhance health policy, systems, and environment to promote positive health change and wellness with a focus on food sovereignty, tobacco cessation, diabetes prevention and breastfeeding promotion. The Health Educator reports to the WEAVE-NW Project Director. This project is housed within the Northwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (NWTEC) Division. This position is based at NPAIHB's offices in Portland, Oregon. Local travel and/or overnight travel outside of the area is required approximately 25% of the time. Essential FunctionsWEAVE-NW Health Educator FunctionsProvide WEAVE-NW support in alignment with NPAIHB Strategic PlanSupport the delivery of WEAVE-NW commercial tobacco cessation and chronic disease prevention content for the NWTEC, and for NPAIHB programs, including the WEAVE-NW Project, along with future projects and servicesParticipate in and supports all NPAIHB WEAVE-NW related grant meetings and program discussionsSupport the NPAIHB's WEAVE-NW commercial tobacco cessation and chronic disease prevention development, along with NPAIHB staff, Tribal partners, and consultantsAssist with conducting long-term and short-term research (including surveys, feasibility studies, and research studies) to guide WEAVE-NW program development, improve services, and develop Tribally based best practices for NW TribesSupport the creation and implementation of capacity building and quality improvement strategies based on the needs and priorities of Northwest TribesCarry out updated WEAVE-NW priorities throughout the year, as directed by Northwest Tribes, and through the NPAIHB Strategic Planning process and/or annual federal and state policy prioritiesWork closely with supervisor to support the identification of Northwest, federal, and state policy priorities related to WEAVE-NWProvides technical assistance and training to Tribal health staffAssist Tribal sub-awardees with developing and evaluation annual workplans Assist with project evaluation activities for WEAVE-NWAdministrative and Reporting FunctionsSupport the preparation and submission of all required project reports within the WEAVE-NW Project and the NWTEC.Draft project-related external contractsEngage staff in the collection of pertinent data to meet reporting requirementsSupport budget expenditures through partnership with staff to ensure projects remain on budget and compliant with the funding requirements of granting agenciesMaintain well-organized filing systems for all WEAVE-NW related required documentation and supporting records (both electronic and hard copy) in compliance with both NPAIHB and funding agency requirements, including securely archiving files as appropriateUse Click Up with Team to coordinate work progress.Work with WEAVE-NW Project Team to update the WEAVE-NW project websiteSubmit a Monthly Activity Report (eMAR) to the Project Director at the end of each month, and any additional reports required to track project activities as needed Other DutiesPerform other duties as assigned by the WEAVE-NW Project Director and/or Executive Director or designee Standards of ConductAct in service to the Tribes and Tribal communities we serveUphold the Mission, Values, and Vision of the NPAIHBMaintain the highest level of confidentiality with all NPAIHB information and documentationConsistently exhibit professional behavior and a high degree of personal and professional integrity and impartiality appropriate to the responsible and confidential nature of the positionExercise good judgment and initiative in performance of duties and responsibilitiesDemonstrate high emotional intelligence in the performance of all duties and responsibilitiesOrientation toward learning, innovation, service, and the building of second-line leadershipCommitment to building an organizational culture which centers NPAIHB's service to Tribes, promotes professional excellence, and builds an environment where employees grow and thriveCommitment to build an inclusive workplace across a range of identities and experiences, including (but not limited to) geography, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, class, language, disability, religion, spiritual practices, and immigration statusSees diversity as a strength, and equity as a baselineWork in a cooperative manner with all levels of management and with all NPAIHB staffEffectively plan, organize workload, and schedule time to meet workload demandsUse reasonable judgment to consistently display professional work attire during normal business hours, and/or dress appropriately for the workday, space, or event in lieu of a formal dress codeBe present, available, and responsive for meetings and calls during regular working hoursCommit to sharing knowledge and building expertise by participating in all virtual spaces in our workplace with cameras onShow consideration by communicating effectively and building collective understandingRecognize relationships are the cornerstone of NPAIHB's work by treating all NPAIHB delegates/ alternates, partners, staff, and American Indian/Alaska Native people with dignity and respectParticipate willingly in NPAIHB activitiesQualificationsEducation Minimum education required[*]:Bachelor's Degree in Public Health/Community Health or related field*A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in public health/community health may serve as an acceptable substitute Additional education preferred:Master's Degree in Public Health/Community Health or related fieldExperience Minimum experience required:At least two (2) years of experience practicing in their fieldAt least two to four (2 to 4) years of professional experience working with Tribes, Tribal organizations, Tribal communities, or Tribal health clinicsAt least two (2) years of experience in developing trainings and health education materialsPreparing written reports Additional experience preferred:Direct experience working with Northwest TribesExperience in the planning, organization, implementation, and follow-up of public health-related coalitionsRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesDemonstrated knowledge, discretion, tact, judgment, and overall ability in working effectively with federal, Tribal, and other professionals, and facilitating participation and partnership in the activities of the NWTEC's WEAVE-NW ProjectDemonstrated knowledge of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Indian Health Care Improvement Act, and other health related policy that impacts the work of the WEAVE-NW ProjectProficiency with computer applications (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite programs)Strong technical writing skills, including good spelling and grammatical skills, and the ability to produce polished writing under a deadlineExcellent research and analysis skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsMust be sensitive to cross-cultural differences, and able to work effectively within their contextAbility to work with minimal supervision, exercise initiative, and make independent decisions and recommendationsAbility to make professional oral presentations in settings at the national, regional, and community levels, as well as in Tribal settingsAbility to complete tasks in a timely and accurate mannerAbility to travel frequently (approximately 25% of the time)Probationary Period External applicants must agree to serve a minimum six-month probationary period during which time their employment can be terminated at will. For the purpose of evaluating job performance, internal applicants must agree to serve a minimum six-month probationary period when job duties change significantly.Work ConditionsPhysical Demands This position:Frequently involves sedentary work (exerting up to 10 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body)Occasionally involves light work (exerting up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force to move objects) Physical Requirements This position:Consistently requires the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and expressing or exchanging ideas or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quicklyConstantly requires working with fingers, rather than the whole hand or armConstantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingersOften requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasksOccasionally requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods of timeOccasionally requires ascending or descending stairs or ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and armsOccasionally requires raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontallyOccasionally requires stooping, which entails the use of the lower extremities and back musclesInfrequently requires crouching Typical Environmental Conditions The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions. Travel Requirements Local travel in the Portland Area (Idaho, Oregon and Washington States is required 25% of working time. Overnight travel outside of the area is infrequently required, up to twice a year for national meetings. Attendance at quarterly NPAIHB Board Meetings is not required, unless requested by the Project Director or Management Team. These meetings are held both locally and hosted by our member tribes on a rotating basis, taking place during the third or fourth weeks of January, April, July, and October, and typically require a minimum stay of two overnights per meeting. Disclaimer The individual must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing a significant safety threat to self or others describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of all personnel so classified. Except as provided by Title 25, U.S.C. § 450e(b), which allows for Indian preference in hiring, the NPAIHB does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, politics, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, veteran or military status, genetic information, ancestry or any other characteristic protected by law.Job Posted by ApplicantPro