Health Educator - Domestic Violence Prevention

About the role

Indian Health Board of Minneapolis is a Federally Qualified Health Care Center and community clinic providing access to quality health care and wellness services. The organization promotes urban American Indian and Alaska Native traditions while embracing all people seeking patient‑centered, culturally sensitive care. Its core values are Respect for culture, Excellence, and Leadership. The Mission Statement: “To ensure access to quality health care services for American Indians and other peoples and to promote health education and wellness.”

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and deliver the components of the Domestic Violence Prevention (DVP) program.
• Deliver education to community members and patients in various settings, including community events and powwows (≈10% or more of educational activities in the community).
• Implement and manage health education strategies and interventions.
• Connect IHB patients and community members to community resources and services.
• Develop and improve patient education materials and other tools.
• Sustain and expand the Community Coordinated Response Team by hosting regular meetings, growing partnerships, and developing ongoing tasks and priorities.
• Work collaboratively with IHB staff to coordinate DVP‑related activities.
• Develop, implement, and host cultural groups for Native Americans at high risk for DVP and sexual violence.
• Evaluate program effectiveness per grant work plan using pre‑post tests.
• Assist with training IHB employees and clinic staff on DV, sexual violence, and child abuse prevention and awareness.
• Work with the program director to collect and compile data for grant reporting.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, peers, leadership, and community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Occasional evening and weekend work to attend community events and powwows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, education or related field.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Experience working with American Indian communities.
• Knowledge of American Indian history and cultural traditions.
• Familiarity with local resources (preferred).
• Experience in social work and/or domestic violence prevention.
• Proven ability to lead outcome‑based activities.
• Strong organizational and clerical skills, including use of PC, Excel, Word, Canva, and EMR.
• Ability to show initiative, solve problems, manage one or more projects, be accurate and attentive to deadlines while working independently.
• Physical demands: long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching; above‑average agility and dexterity; possible exposure to adverse indoor/outdoor conditions, blood borne pathogens, needle pricks, chemical hazards.

Skills

• Actively participates and works positively, flexibly, and cooperatively in a team effort.
• Effective time management and prioritization to meet deadlines.
• Situational analysis and problem‑solving.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of and respect for American Indian cultures and other cultures served by IHB.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Access, and Project.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail‑oriented and self‑motivated.
• Excellent networking, leadership, verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of HIPAA and commitment to limit access to protected health information to the minimum necessary.

Benefits

• Platinum benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week: Health, Dental, Vision, FSA.
• Company‑paid long‑term and life insurance.
• Generous paid time‑off.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.

Schedule

Full‑time, non‑exempt, weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.