3 Nations Wellness Program Director in Chiloquin, Oregon at Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services

POSITION: 3 NATIONS WELLNESS PROGRAM DIRECTOR

RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Medical Officer

SALARY: Step Range: 51 ($132,675) - 70 ($232,646); Full Benefits

CLASSIFICATION: Professional/Management, Regular, Full-Time

LOCATION: Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services

202 Pioneer St., Chiloquin, Oregon 97624

BACKGROUND: P.L. 101-630 Level

SUPERVISES: Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Manager Injury Prevention Coordinator; Fitness and Exercise Supervisor

POSITION OBJECTIVES

The 3 Nations Wellness Program Director leads the 3 Nations Wellness Program, the Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services (KTHFS) division for health promotion, disease prevention, nutrition, and fitness services for the Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin communities. The Director reports to the Chief Medical Officer and is accountable for the division's staff, services, grant-funded programs, budgets, and outcomes.

The Director manages wellness staff and oversees grant-funded programs and their budgets, including the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI), Maternal and Child Health (MCH), Injury Prevention, the Nike N7 Fund, Oregon Community Capacity Building Funds (CCBF), and food security grants. The Director plans and implements health promotion programs, coordinates with Procurement and the Grant Program Manager on purchasing, contracts, and funder compliance, and leads quality improvement for the division.

The position involves various clinical, management, and administrative duties. As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), the Director provides direct patient care and clinical leadership for the KTHFS nutrition, diabetes, and weight management services.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Supervision

• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight of the 3 Nations Wellness Division, including supervision, staff development, performance evaluations, recruitment, and personnel management in accordance with Tribal policies and procedures.
• Establish division goals, operational priorities, staffing plans, and work plans aligned with the KTHFS strategic plan and the direction of the Chief Medical Officer.
• Promote a collaborative and accountable work environment through staff mentoring, professional development, regular communication, and participation in organizational leadership and strategic planning.

Grants and Budget Management

• Oversee division grants, funding agreements, and program budgets, including financial planning, expenditure monitoring, reporting, and compliance with applicable Tribal, federal, state, and funding agency requirements.
• Coordinate with Finance and Grants Management to ensure fiscal accountability, audit readiness, timely submission of required reports, and development of grant applications, renewals, and funding opportunities that support division priorities.

Procurement and Contracts

• Coordinate procurement of equipment, supplies, and services necessary for division operations in accordance with Tribal procurement policies and applicable grant requirements.
• Develop and oversee contracts, scopes of work, and service agreements with consultants, vendors, and community partners, ensuring accountability for deliverables and program needs.

Program Development and Health Promotion

• Direct the planning, implementation, and evaluation of culturally responsive, evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention programs addressing diabetes, nutrition, physical activity, weight management, maternal and child health, injury prevention, and food security.
• Provide oversight of specialized wellness and clinical support programs, including continuous glucose monitoring, medical weight management, fitness services, and nutrition-related initiatives, in coordination with medical providers, Pharmacy, and other departments.
• Lead community health education, outreach, and wellness initiatives that reflect the values, traditions, and health priorities of the Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin peoples, while supporting organizational employee wellness efforts.

Quality Improvement and Data

• Oversee division quality improvement activities, performance measures, clinical documentation standards, and population health outcomes in collaboration with the Chief Quality Officer and other appropriate departments.
• Ensure division policies, procedures, clinical protocols, and documentation practices remain current and consistent with accreditation requirements, regulatory standards, and organizational expectations.

Clinical Practice and Education

• Provide direct clinical nutrition services, including Medical Nutrition Therapy, diabetes self-management education, weight management, and related patient education, while maintaining appropriate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Serve as a clinical resource and provide education, mentoring, and training to staff, providers, students, and other healthcare professionals on nutrition, diabetes management, clinical technology, and evidence-based practices.

Partnerships and Reporting

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Tribal, local, state, federal, and community partners to strengthen wellness programs, coordinate resources, and advance community health priorities.
• Maintain professional engagement and provide regular reports to the Chief Medical Officer and other designated leadership regarding division operations, program outcomes, budgets, staffing, and emerging needs.

Other duties:

Like all employees of the Klamath Tribes, the incumbent will be called upon to accomplish other tasks that may not be directly related to this position, but are integral to the Klamath Tribes' broader functions, including but not limited to, assisting during Tribal sponsored cultural, traditional, or community events that enable the successful operation of programs and practices of The Klamath Tribes as aligned with The Klamath Tribes' Mission Statement. Some of these tasks may be scheduled outside of regular work hours, if necessary.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

Work is performed under the general direction of the Chief Medical Officer. This position requires sound judgment, strong organizational and financial management skills, and the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team with minimal direct supervision.

The Chief Medical Officer sets broad organizational goals and priorities. The Director independently plans, staffs, budgets, and carries out the division's programs, resolves most operational and personnel issues, and decides how objectives will be met. Work is reviewed for overall results, effectiveness, grant compliance, and adherence to laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

The Director exercises full supervisory authority over 3 Nations Wellness staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of dietetics, diabetes care and education, and chronic disease prevention.
• Knowledge of diabetes technology, including continuous glucose monitoring, and of injectable therapies, including insulin and GLP-1 receptor agonists.
• Knowledge of exercise science and of physical activity and fitness programming.
• Knowledge of public health and health promotion principles, including program planning, evaluation, and population health measurement.
• Knowledge of federal and state grant management, including budgeting, allowable costs, reporting, and the federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Knowledge of Indian Health Service programs, GPRA measures, and the health priorities of American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
• Knowledge of the psychosocial, cultural, and economic factors, including food insecurity, that affect individual, family, and community health.
• Knowledge of quality improvement methods and accreditation standards for ambulatory health care.
• Skill in supervising, coaching, and evaluating professional and paraprofessional staff.
• Skill in developing and managing budgets and tracking expenditures across multiple funding streams.
• Skill in using the EHR, population health data systems, and Microsoft Office to collect, analyze, and report data.
• Ability to plan, develop, and implement division policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff, Tribal leadership, community members, funders, and partner agencies.
• Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely through verbal and written communication, including grant narratives and reports to leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of medical records and adhere to HIPAA and Privacy Act requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION

Minimum Qualifications: Failure to comply with minimum position requirements may result in termination of employment.

• REQUIRED to have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or another health-related field. (Must submit copy of diploma or transcripts with application.)
• REQUIRED to possess and maintain Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credentials from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• REQUIRED to possess and maintain Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credentials from the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE), or to obtain the CDCES credential within 1 year of hire.
• REQUIRED to possess an active state license as a Dietitian. For out-of-state applicants, Oregon licensure is required within 90 days of hire. (Must submit copy of licensure with application.)
• REQUIRED to have a minimum of 2 years' management and supervisory experience.
• REQUIRED to have a minimum of 2 years' experience providing direct dietary patient care (MNT) and interacting with providers.
• REQUIRED to have demonstrated experience managing federal grants, including budgets and reporting.
• REQUIRED to have demonstrated experience developing nutrition, fitness, or other health-related programs.
• REQUIRED to have demonstrated experience with computer systems, electronic health records, data entry programs, and Microsoft Office.
• REQUIRED to have demonstrated experience with patient information confidentiality requirements.
• REQUIRED to submit to annual TB skin testing and adhere to the KTHFS staff immunization policy in accordance with Centers for Disease Control immunization recommendations for healthcare workers.
• REQUIRED to acquire and maintain BLS certification within 180 days of hire. Certification within 90 days of hire is strongly recommended; the probationary period will be extended for a maximum of 180 days pending certification.
• REQUIRED to submit to a background and character investigation, as per Tribal policy. Following hire, must immediately report to Human Resources any citation, arrest, or conviction for a misdemeanor or felony crime.
• REQUIRED to accept the responsibility of a Mandatory Reporter in accordance with the Klamath Tribes Juvenile Ordinance Title 2, Chapter 15.64 and General Council Resolution #2005 003; all Tribal staff are considered mandatory reporters.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of progressive management experience in a health care or public health setting.
• Experience working with Native American communities in tribal, IHS, or urban Indian health programs.
• Experience supervising licensed clinical staff, including Registered Dietitians.
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• Experience writing grant applications and managing multiple concurrent federal, state, and private funding streams.
• Experience with quality improvement projects and population health data systems.

Indian Preference:

Indian and Tribal Preference will apply, as per policy. (Must submit tribal documentation with application to qualify for Indian Preference.)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This position description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. It is not necessarily inclusive and the job may require other essential and/or non-essential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. Management reserves the sole right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or non-essential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, or by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Submit a Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services Application for Employment with all requirements and supporting documentation to:

Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services

ATTN: Human Resource

3949 South 6th Street

Klamath Falls, OR 97603

jobs@klamathtribalhealth.org