Community Health Liaison, White Earth Nation

Position Overview:

The Community Health Liaison will be responsible for enhancing relationships and interactions among community members in White Earth and the University of Minnesota Medical School. This person will plan and implement youth engagement activities within White Earth, with a goal of supporting youth into health careers, and will help ensure the stability and longevity of the University of Minnesota physician team working within the White Earth Indian Health Service.

The Community Health Liaison will be employed through the University of Minnesota's Center of American Indian and Minority Health (CAIMH), with work happening remotely from the University of Minnesota campuses and occurring on the White Earth Reservation. All UMN employees are expected to follow applicable public health and safety procedures.

Reporting Relationship:

The Community Health Liaison in White Earth is appointed by and serves at the discretion of the Assistant Director of the Center of American Indian and Minority Health.

Duties/Responsibilities:

70%: Community Engagement, Outreach, and Education

• Lead the development and implementation of strategies to establish and sustain collaborative, White Earth community-centered and community-led health workforce and health education partnerships.
• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate community health initiatives within White Earth focused on health promotion, health education, and health workforce development.
• Identify community priorities, barriers, and opportunities and determine appropriate strategies for connecting White Earth community members and youth with University health education and workforce initiatives.
• Serve as a resource and provide guidance and consultation to UMN faculty, staff, and learners regarding culturally responsive and effective engagement with the White Earth community and White Earth Indian Health Service.
• Partner with White Earth community stakeholders, CAIMH educators, faculty, and staff to develop and support educational initiatives across the medical education continuum, including students, residents, fellows, faculty, and program directors.
• Provide expertise and guidance regarding social and structural determinants of health affecting the White Earth community and incorporate this knowledge into educational and engagement initiatives.
• Assess the effectiveness of community engagement strategies and modify approaches as needed to strengthen participation, relationships, and long-term sustainability.
• Support the stability and sustainability of the University of Minnesota physician partnership with the White Earth Indian Health Service by identifying needs, facilitating communication, and coordinating solutions among stakeholders.

20%: Stakeholder Relationships, Communication, and Connection

• Serve as a primary liaison between White Earth community stakeholders and University partners, facilitating communication, identifying emerging needs, and resolving issues affecting collaborative initiatives.
• Develop and sustain relationships with community leaders, educators, health professionals, University faculty and staff, and other stakeholders supporting CAIMH initiatives.
• Facilitate White Earth community and CAIMH meetings, including identifying priorities, developing agendas, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring appropriate follow-through.
• Represent CAIMH in weekly White Earth programmatic meetings and other education, project, and stakeholder meetings.
• Translate community priorities and feedback into recommendations for CAIMH leadership regarding programs, partnerships, and engagement strategies.
• Promote an inclusive, culturally responsive, antiracist, and equitable learning environment for University learners engaging with the White Earth community.

10%: Program Monitoring, Evaluation, and Development

• Develop and implement approaches for evaluating community engagement activities and educational programming.
• Analyze feedback from community events, learners, and stakeholders to identify opportunities for program improvement and inform future initiatives.
• Develop educational content and resources supporting White Earth community engagement, Indigenous health education, and health workforce development.
• Communicate program outcomes, emerging needs, challenges, and recommendations to CAIMH leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Use evaluation findings and stakeholder feedback to recommend modifications to programs and engagement strategies.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS with at least 4 years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal eight years
• Experience working with Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools education system
• Valid driver's license and ability to transit between locations in the White Earth community
• Strong knowledge of White Earth Nation, culture, and history

Preferred Qualifications

• The Community Health Liaison must demonstrate a commitment to improving the representation of Native American people in the health care workforce. The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and foster a culture of anti-racism and health equity for University of Minnesota trainees and faculty through education and relationship building.
• Prior training or experience in community or public health initiatives within a Native American community or communities.
• Prior training or experience in community health relationship development
• Prior experience and/or interest in curriculum design or development of teaching materials, and interest or experience in Native American health curriculum development and implementation in medical education settings
• Prior experience and/or interest in collaborating with others in educational innovation
• Experience supporting Tribal communities and individuals impacted by social determinants of health

The Center of American Indian and Minority Health (CAIMH) is part of the University of Minnesota Medical School, located on the Duluth and Twin Cities campuses. For more than 50 years CAIMH has recruited, supported and graduated Native American physicians who serve Native communities locally, regionally and nationally.

The Center of American Indian and Minority Health (CAIMH), in partnership with Native American communities, strives to improve American Indian and Alaska Native physical, mental, and spiritual health and well-being.

Pay Range: $29.93 - $31.25 per hour ($62,254.40 - $65,000 annually); depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

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