Job Vacancy Announcement
Department of Human Resources
PO Box C07, Tsaile, AZ 86556
928-724-6603
POSITION TITLE:
Community Health Educator
VACANCY NUMBER:
LOCATION:
OPEN PERIOD:
099.SR15.STF
Shiprock Campus – Science/Public Health
May 11, 2016
Open Until Filled
Role:
The Community Health Educator is responsible for assisting the SAMHSA HIV/HCV/Substance Abuse Prevention project staff with the
ongoing project planning and coordination to meet the goals and objectives of the project.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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SAMHSA Job Responsibilities:
1. Assist with the planning and facilitation of HIV/HCV presentations, group sessions and
outreach activities for project target population;
2. Assist with anonymous HIV/HCV testing referrals and counseling, and follow-up activities;
3. Assist with the planning and facilitation of data collection and evaluation of prevention
programming;
4. Assist in providing culturally appropriate risk reduction counseling to members of the target
population who participate in high-risk activities;
5. Coordinating prevention activities with all programs and services working with the target
population, including community based organization and traditional medicine men/healers;
6. Assist in preparing and submitting quarterly reports to supervisor in a timely manner;
7. Support the Student Peer Educators with their given tasks;
8. Attend Dine’ BaHozho Coalition monthly meetings with other staff and Peer Educators to
report and give update on project events;
9. Attend regular project meetings to give reports or updates; and
10. All other duties as assigned by the Assigned Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Behavioral/Social Sciences or a related field and/or experience and
research experience with the Navajo community.
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Experience:
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Applicant must have experience working in rural native communities.
Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate/competent services for the MSI/CBO Project.
Must have experience with evidence-based Substance Abuse/HIV/HCV prevention.
Must have experience with direct and indirect environmental strategies for the population of
focus.
Relevant experience in any public health or health education/promotions program.
Knowledge of public health research methods and research study designs.
Must have documented completion of HIPAA and IRB Human Subjects certifications (as needed).
Must have a state driver’s license and a good driving record.
Must be able to travel with the Navajo Nation and surrounding communities to fulfill project goals
and objectives.
Must have a high level of organizational skills (scheduling, time management, documentation) and
be responsible to fulfill position requirements with limited day to day supervision.
SkillS, Trainings & Other Conditions
Interpersonal
skills and Skills:
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Must have excellent verbal/written communication skills.
Must be able to work independently without supervision.
Must be able to work with others to identify, define and solve problems.
Must have good decision-making and team-working skills.
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Knowledge of desktop and laptop computers, digital recorder, electronic scanner, fax
machine, photocopier, email, email attachments, MS Word, Publisher, Excel.
Experience in public speaking, conducting presentations, etc.
Other Skills:
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Language:
Oral fluency in Navajo is highly desirable, but not mandatory.
How to apply:
Diné College gives preference to eligible applicants in accordance with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act (NPEA) and
the Veterans' Preference. Indian & Veterans preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted
with your application. Submission of a resume' form alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion
of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described under Required Documents section. Please carefully review
the complete job announcement and the "Required Documents" instructions. Failure to provide the required documents will
result in your application not being considered for employment
Please find all the information/documents needed to apply on our website: http://www.dinecollege.edu
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