Community Health Manager - RHTP Closing Date: 7/28/26

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Supervise RHTP CHW’s under clinical direction of the Population/Public Health Director.
• Submit monthly program reports to Population/Public Health Director regarding agreed metrics with the state of NE RHTP that are required for the program.
• Aid in the development of plans and policies necessary to achieve community health goals/objectives that have been outlined in the NE RHTP that are required for the program.
• Develop and coordinate disease management and prevention programs across sites.
• Evaluate CHW program progress and address needs for improvement.
• Deliver CHW services, population health and disease management, health education and promotion programs, home visits, proactive care for disease management, chronic care management and case management.
• Facilitate the development of a referral network to assist Tribal members in meeting their health care needs and assess community health care resources to determine and address gaps in care.
• Produce reports as required by NE RHTP funding sources.

Relationships and Authority

• This position supervises RHTP Community Health Workers.

Working Environment and Physical Demands

• Physical requirements include carrying/lifting up to 5 pounds, frequently; up to 10 pounds, regularly; and up to 25 pounds, occasionally.
• Visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to drive an automobile and operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment; subject to carrying, lifting, twisting and reaching to perform essential job functions.
• Working conditions are primarily in an office environment with occasional travel to other locations.
• At times staff may be required to work with patients/clients who are in crisis and demonstrate empathy, understanding, respect, and advocacy while remaining calm in stressful situations.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Associate’s degree in public health, nursing, or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education in health, nursing or related field.
• Certified Nurse’s Aide, Certified Medical Assistant, LPN or an equal certification/license.
• Two years of health-related setting experience.
• One year of grant-funded public health program oversight.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• Successfully pass drug and alcohol testing, motor vehicle, education, character, and criminal background checks.
• Able and willing to travel.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field, nursing, or public health.
• LPN or RN.
• One year of experience in grant and budget management.
• One year of experience working with Native Americans or Native American organizations.
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Law 93-638: Indian Self-Determination Act.

Additional Information

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is an at-will employer. This position is funded through a CMS and State-funded initiative. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding. Tribal Council Approval: 07/06/2026