Introduction:

This position within HAP will partner with Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council (NWHHSC) and the Lao Assistance Center of MN (LACM) in a program called: Southeast Asians Living Chemically Free, which serves the Hmong community in NW Hennepin County region.

The goals of the program are to:

• Increase Awareness regarding chemical abuse and addiction
  • Build the capacity of the Southeast Asian and mainstream community in this area to better serve Hmong.
  • Address chemical health issues for Southeast Asian individuals affected by substance abuse, by increasing awareness, building treatment model concepts with selected mainstream providers and supporting access to appropriate culturally sensitive community resources.
• Build Trusting Relationships
  • Build trusting relationships as Chemical Health resources with the Southeast Asian community
  • Engage and partner with community leaders about Chemical Health issues and solutions

Primary Function of the Position

Under the direction of the Director of Youth and Family Services Programs at Hmong American Partnership, and the NWHHSC Chemical Health Program Coordinator, this position will serve the Hmong community by coordinating all activities required in the program, working as a team with two part-time staff members who will conduct education sessions in groups, and mentor participants individually.

Major Position Responsibilities include:

·         Provide vision and leadership for  the SE Asians Living Chemically Free Chemical Health program

·         Assess the chemical health care needs of the Hmong community

·         Build and maintain relationships and linkages with community resources which provide chemical health care to the Hmong community

·         Provide chemical health information, referrals, and /or advocacy to Hmong clients and families as appropriate

·         Work in partnership with other Chemical health workers and related professional and paraprofessionals in the performance of job responsibilities

·         Plan and coordinate community chemical health outreach, education ,and support group activities which would be delivered by two part-time professional staff members

·         Coordinate and manage contracted services

·         Help with participant recruitment and outreach as needed

·         Work with partners to meet the grant requirements:

ü fully understand the program goals, objectives, timelines and outcomes;

ü develop and plan program activities according to the grant timelines;

ü monitor the program objectives to ensure the effectiveness of the services delivered;

ü collect data about clients through surveys, interviews and case history;

ü prepare all documentation for grant reports as requested;

ü participate in Chemical Health evaluation and outcomes discussions

·         Conduct reporting and data collection as required

·         Manage and track the program budget and expenses

·         Maintain all program and financial records

• Attend staff  and DHS quarterly meetings and trainings
• Meet with supervisor as requested
• Meet with team as needed

Position Specifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

·         Ability to manage complicated partnerships and agreements.

·         Ability to manage and track multiple projects simultaneously.

·         Ability to work with diverse staff and organizations.

·         Effective leadership style that promotes positive customer services that effectively connects the participant with the needed services.

·         Effective bi-lingual communication skills – both written and oral in English and Hmong.

·         Ability to interpret legislation and regulations, and effectively integrate and communicate these rules and regulations with programs and staff.

·         Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team

·         Good computer skills including word processing, data entry and email

Job Qualifications:

Education:   B.A. /B.S. degree in Health Care, Social Work, or Psychology.

Experience: Previous experience working in a chemical health or other health related capacity with Hmong families.  

Knowledge: Knowledge of Hmong culture and issues facing Hmong families is also required.

General:   Fluent and literate in Hmong and English. 

·         Ability to establish rapport with and gain respect from Hmong Youth and adults is essential.

·         A commitment to building the strengths of Hmong families is necessary.

·         Position requires flexible scheduling including occasional weekends, late evening events and travel.

·         Must have a reliable car, a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and the willingness to use personal vehicle for work related travel.