Native American Cancer Project Health Educator

About the Role

This position involves providing health education and support to Native American women with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (IDD), focusing on cancer screenings and overall wellness. The role requires collaboration with tribal and non-tribal agencies, community education, and maintaining client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Complete required Institutional Review Board training and other institutionally mandated trainings.
• Obtain and/or design health education programs and data collection training for individual and community education.
• Support recruitment and consent of research participants, including eligibility screening and scheduling education sessions.
• Provide assistance and advisement on cancer screenings and needs of Native American women with IDD.
• Conduct caregiver/support person orientation sessions for each client before the program.
• Deliver six sessions of the education program to Native American women with IDD and their support persons.
• Document all case management encounters in clients' electronic health records.
• Maintain active working relationships with tribal and non-tribal agencies for referral and care coordination.
• Plan and deliver group education sessions on-site and in community settings, focusing on contract scope topics.
• Educate staff from other organizations about TIC services and client referral processes.
• Participate in planning and evaluating Wellness Department activities.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the political, cultural, and socio-economic environment of urban Native American communities in Southern Arizona.
• Awareness of and respect for the diversity of Native cultures and traditions.
• Working knowledge of community resources and ability to establish and maintain relationships with other organizations.
• Ability to conduct basic research, collect, organize, and manage data efficiently.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of participant information and sensitive data.
• Proficiency in operating computers, digital copiers, and other modern office machines.
• Effective communication skills with clients, staff, and external partners.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive documents professionally.
• Maintain high standards of client confidentiality.

Qualifications

Not explicitly stated in the provided content.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of disability and/or experience working with people with IDD.
• Skill in case management, including control over case plans, timetables, priorities, and agendas.
• Experience working with and/or for Native American communities.