Job Information
Norton Sound Health Corporation SAPTA Outreach Coordinator in Nome, Alaska
Purpose of Position:
Provide prevention activities and programs for the five-year,Indian Health ServiceSubstance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Aftercare (SAPTA) grant for Behavioral Health ServicesRural Strategies for Mitigating Costly Effects of Substance Abuse in Bering Strait Regionproject by
providing prevention and outreach to the Norton Sound Region. Creating educational material for substance misuse.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work with NSHC BHS staff members to deliver prevention, intervention, and aftercare activities.
- Provide case management services for regional community members who are offered an SBIRT regardless of completion
- Help make educational material on substance misuse to deliver to the Norton Sound Region.
- Provide outreach for treatment availability and services
- Provide outreach for treatment availability and services for individuals who completed an MH/SUD Screener or SBIRT.
- Assist community members with developing goals for a balanced and healthy lifestyle and follow-up on progress
- Maintain confidentiality of community members who receive case management
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Personal Traits and Required Knowledge:
All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organizations values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for t