Tribal Nations Partnership Analyst

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cook up and collaborate with Michigan's federally recognized Tribal Nations to beef up awareness of 988 and crisis services.
• Cook up and collaborate with the Office of Tribal Government Services and Policy within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
• Work with the Office of Tribal Government Services and Policy to develop and maintain relationships with Tribal Nations, tribal health centers, tribal leaders, and community partners.
• Serve as a liaison between 988 centers, crisis service providers, tribal health centers, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate outreach, presentations, and educational activities related to 988 and crisis services.
• Participate in statewide initiatives related to 988, crisis services, tribal engagement, and suicide prevention.
• Provide training and technical assistance for 988 staff and other behavioral health crisis service providers related to tribal resources and culturally responsive practices.
• Support the development and maintenance of tribal-specific resources and referral pathways related to 988 and behavioral health crisis services.
• Maintain tribal resources, services, and referral options information in the Behavioral Health CRM.
• Aid in data collection, reporting, and quality improvement activities.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other program materials.
• Represent MPHI and MDHHS at meetings, conferences, and community events.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, behavioral health, public administration, community development, cultural studies, or a related field.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with Tribal Nations, tribal organizations, tribal health centers, tribal health systems, or tribal communities, preferably within Michigan.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of tribal sovereignty, tribal governance structures, and the unique strengths, needs, and priorities of tribal communities.
• Experience: Experience in outreach, engagement, partnership development, training, community relations, behavioral health, public health, crisis services, or a related field.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of Michigan's behavioral health, crisis services, and 988 systems preferred.
• Experience: Experience coordinating projects, initiatives, stakeholder engagement activities, or cross-system collaborations preferred.