Program Director, Dementia Care at GREAT LAKES INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL, INC.

Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Data Analysis, Grant Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Elder Care, Dementia Awareness, Health Outcomes Improvement, Budget Management, Training, Strategic Planning, Technical Assistance, Public Health Policy, Relationship Management, Research

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Responsibilities include managing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the assigned Dementia Program workplan, project management and staff management. The Program Director will coordinate leadership activities. Working as a member of the program team, this role will use advanced analytical, research, project management and relationship management skills to deliver on priority work plan activities including program assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Daily attendance is an essential function of this position. Frequent travel is required to meet the needs of the position. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: · Manage the planning, implementation, and evaluation of assigned grant funded program workplan activities. Experience and competency in grant applications and leading grant teams. · Assist on-site team with oversight of implementation of project activities, internal and external coordination, development of materials, lead meetings, technical assistance, evaluation, staff training. · Coordination of and budget management for memory care activities, programming supplies, and departmental resources. · Lead initiatives focused on improving health outcomes and quality of life for Elders, with emphasis on dementia awareness, prevention and caregiver support within Tribal communities. · Coordinate partnerships with Tribal Elder programs, health departments, and community-based organizations to enhance culturally grounded dementia education and services. · Oversee collection and analysis of data related to elder health, cognitive decline, and social determinants of health to inform program planning and evaluation. · Contribute to ongoing strategic planning, budgeting and program support to ensure the successful development and implementation of projects and programs. · Gather, analyze and prepare clinical and public health policy, systems and environmental change recommendations. · Develop and implement accurate reporting mechanisms that measure the efficacy of previous and current programs, strategies and initiatives and inform ongoing improvements. · Support communications through conference calls, meetings, written briefs, publications, events, newsletters and website features. · Work with program staff to plan program events, meetings, trainings, conferences, conference calls and webinars. · Assist participating tribes in strategic planning, assessment implementation and evaluation of dementia activities and strategies. · Engage Tribal leaders in promoting culturally adapted evidence-based practices to address chronic and acute conditions and to promote good health and wellness. · Actively participate in task teams, work groups, and other joint policy and program initiatives. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: • Maintain a working knowledge of all grants and programs of the department. Engages in networking activities to remain current in the availability of epidemiological and other health data resources available within the service area. • Assure all services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner. • Participate in committees outside and within the organization. • Attend all training sessions and meetings as scheduled. • Attend conferences and training to stay current on advances in the field and obtain new skills. • Participate in research projects as designated. • Perform other duties as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position. This is a salaried full-time position working at our office located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This is not a remote position. The starting wage for this position is $70,000 - $75,000 annually, depending upon experience, with benefits including: Annual/Personal Leave and Holiday Pay, Health, Dental, Life & AD&D, STD and LTD Insurance, FSA and 401(k) Retirement Plan. Regular work hours are normally Monday through Friday 40 hours a week. There will be variation in work hours due to special projects, deadlines, and to meet the needs of the families served. Background check required before employment. Qualifications: Required: Master of Public Health, Master of Science, or master’s in healthcare administration, with two to five years’ project management experience and or training. Clinical experience in the form of patient care or confirmation of commitment to the medical field. Experience working with elder care, Alzheimer’s Disease, or dementia-related public health programs preferred. Demonstrated understanding of cultural, social, and systemic factors affecting elders in Tribal communities. Understanding of traditional American Indian health issues. Experience working with Native American Tribal Governments, Tribal organization and/or not-for-profit agency in epidemiology. Ability to work independently and as a program team member. Individuals must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; professional demeanor and appearance; problem solving skills; ability to manage time effectively; self-motivation skills; work effectively under pressure; ability to build positive work relationships with internal and external customers; ability to interact professionally with a wide variety of people; speak in front of groups. Individuals must be able to address a wide range of intellectual and practical problems, apply statistical calculations to findings, and the ability to compose complex business correspondence (reports, health profiles.) Requires a high level of confidentiality. You must possess a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation with adequate insurance and the ability to travel. 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

Responsibilities

The Program Director will manage the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Dementia Program workplan, ensuring effective project and staff management. This role involves coordinating leadership activities and utilizing advanced analytical and relationship management skills to deliver on priority work plan activities.