Community Health Aide Program Advisor

Scope of Work:

The Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) advisor provides comprehensive support and guidance to adult learners enrolled in the Behavioral Health Aide/Practitioner (BHA/P) and Chemical Dependency degree programs. This role involves delivering culturally competent services, advising students, facilitating course matriculation, and assisting alumni with certification process. The ideal advisor will have in-depth knowledge of CHAP certification board standards, procedures related to BHA/P and substance use disorder practice, training, and certification. Requires collaboration with CHAP program director, CARE department chair, and ATACH faculty lead to ensure students are prepared to complete their educational plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Advising: The Program Director will oversee the day-to-day operations of advising, educational plans and student support. Manage confidential information with tact, discretion and in compliance with FERPA regulations. Advise and mentor students in ATA-Behavioral Health Aide Program on a broad range of topics including degree requirements, strategies for academic success, and career opportunities in the field.

2. Collaboration: Collaborate with Director of Indigenous Education, faculty, staff, and other advisors to ensure seamless transitions for students from quarter to quarter. Work with the project director and team to prepare all required student retention reports and data. Participate in and/or facilitate meetings, workgroups, site visits, and conferences as required to achieve project objectives. Participate in program assessment and development activities.

3. Advocacy: Advocate for student success and scholarship.

4. Administrative Duties: Manage degree documentation including student records, placement testing, enrollment, and admissions in collaboration with NPAIHB stipend programs. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Strong candidates will have experience in Native communities, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following qualifications are preferred:

• 2 - 3 years’ experience working with tribal communities, tribal organizations, or other AI/AN organizations

• Working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook calendar, and Excel

• Ability to use office equipment (copier and audio-visual equipment)

• Must be highly organized and motivated, and have the ability to carry out tasks with minimum supervision

• Must have demonstrated ability to communicate in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner to effectively work with tribal representatives, staff, other healthcare-related organizations, and the general public

Preferred Qualifications:

Educational Background:

• A Bachelor's degree in Education, Indigenous Studies, or a related field.

Cultural Competency:

• Knowledge of Indigenous histories, cultures, languages, policies, and issues.

• Experience with diverse AI/AN Tribes.

Advocacy:

• Ongoing professional development in Indigenous education.

• Learns from communities, adapts to evolving needs.

Communication:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Creates inclusive, adaptable, culturally grounded materials.

• Proficient in educational technology.

Summary:

This position is responsible for advising CHAP discipline students including Behavioral Health, Community Health, Chemical Dependency, and Dental Health under the CHAP program umbrella. The CHAP Advisor will also collaborate with students, faculty, and advisors in other associated programs.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested individuals should submit the following application materials directly to the NWIC Human Resources Office only.

1. Cover letter addressing how you meet the position qualifications

2. NWIC Application

3. NWIC Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) form

4. Current and complete professional resume

5. Copies of college transcripts (can submit unofficial copies at time of application)

6. Three letters of recommendation from persons, who are not members of your immediate family, who have firsthand knowledge of your qualifications for the position

7. If applicable to the position, provide copies of certificates/licenses/credentials

The job announcement and application forms are available online at

www.nwic.edu/about-nwic/employment

or may be requested from and submitted directly to:

Human Resources Northwest Indian College

2522 Kwina Road Bellingham, WA 98226-9278

Telephone/Fax: 360.392.4220

Email: [email protected]

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person