POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Native Hawaiian Traditional Practices (NHTP) Coordinator is responsible for facilitating NHTP activities, education and projects through various health and wellness initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS 1.

Complies with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) regulations; all patient health information will be strictly accessed and handled in a confidential manner at all times. Access to patient health information shall be limited to only those persons needing such information in order to perform the specific duties of their job (such as direct patient care, patient billing or quality assurance review). 2. Directs activities related to health and wellness through cultural practices. 3. Provides support, advocacy and technical assistance in areas related to NHTP. 4. Seeks community knowledge and wisdom for Native Hawaiian cultural, historical and spiritual foundations in addressing all health aspects of our Native Hawaiian community. 5. Makes recommendations and suggestions in area of expertise to the staff, Board, Kūpuna Council and as it related to the NHHCIA, strategic goals and HNKOP mission. 6. Support the work of the Kūpuna Council by coordinating meetings, facilitating communication, documenting recommendations, and assisting with the implementation of council priorities in a manner that honors Native Hawaiian values and cultural protocols. 7. Prepares written reports, records and other documents associated with the program to assists with developing proposals related to the program. 8. Develop and update policies and procedures specific to the program, with traditional practice groups. 9. Manages community health by establishing and maintaining trusting relationships with individuals, families, and providers to promote health, recovery, resiliency, and wellness. Advocating in members and families' best interests to ensure needs/choices are accurately represented/supported, and that timely care/services are delivered. 10. Provides cultural education and outreach information in the form of presentations, clinics, and health screenings to the Native Hawaiian and greater Maui community, families and school groups. 11. Assists with the development of curriculum for culturally relevant programs. 12. Provides cultural staff training to ensure culturally competent care for HNKOP clients and community partners. 13. Responsible for entering daily data entry of encounters, outreach, and events into the Electronic Health Record system software and additional databases as they are required for capturing grant deliverables. 14. Recruits' participants for HUI programs. 15. Participate in continuous training and certification opportunities. 16. Other duties as directed by the Department Director & Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Resident of Maui 2. Bachelors' Degree or experience equivalent (3 years in the field) required. 3. Familiarity and knowledge with Native Hawaiian Traditional Practices and Native Hawaiian practitioners on Maui. 4. Prior experience with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Office, etc). 5. Ability to be detailed, precise, secure, and timely with data entry. 6. Ability to communicate clearly and tactfully with others. 7. Ability to prepare written reports, memos and other communications in a clear professional manner. 8. Ability to adapt to various work settings and conditions. 9. Ability and prior experience working with minimal supervision. 10. Good interpersonal skills. 11. Ability to work with Native Hawaiian community and greater Maui community. 12. Clean traffic abstract with current valid Hawaii State driver's license and transportation. 13. Must possess a valid driver's license. 14. 2-step TB clearance prior to employment. 15. CPR, 1st aid and AED certification.

Pay:

$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person