Neqpiaput Iinruugut Community Coordinator & Interventionist - Grant

About the role

The Grant-Funded Community Coordinator & Interventionist will be a local contact/spokesperson working from their village to promote the “Neqpiaput Iinruugut Research Study” goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the YKHC Health Research Department, YKHC’s Nuyailnguq Calricaraq Consultant (and Study co-principal investigator), Research Study Staff and relevant community partners within our service area to promote the goals of the research study.
• Engage with tribal councils and community stakeholders and organize events/activities in their local community to promote the Neqpiaput Iinruugut work.
• Connect with Elders and organize events/activities in their local community to promote the Neqpiaput Iinruugut work.
• Engage others within the community and have discussions with other individuals or small groups on Elder guidance, regarding health topics/behavior change.

Requirements

• A member of the community and living in the community where activities are taking place.
• Able to speak both Yupik and English.
• Able and willing to organize events, coordinate among different groups, and use technology to track, report, and improve the work.
• Minimum Education: High school equivalent preferred but not required.
• Experience working within the community or some knowledge of local community, experience engaging others in the community for some purpose, preferably health-related, and ability to speak to others both individually and in groups.
• Previous experience in community work, teaching or Health education specifically Calricaraq, is preferred.
• Calricaraq Facilitator training certificate required within the first year.

Skills

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Good public speaking and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of local community required and proficiency in Yup'ik will be a significant advantage.
• Competency in Neqpiaput Iinruugut workshop facilitation and Elder guided Calricaraq administration through observed competency.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience: Experience working within the community or some knowledge of local community.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$32.88 per hour

Schedule

20 hours per week

Additional Information

ID: 18722
Location: Alakanuk
Department: Health Research
Employment Duration: Temporary
Temporary Status: Not Applicable
Hours per Week: 20
Minimum Hourly Pay: $32.88
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
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