Program Assistant; DH

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative action plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this plan and corresponding TCRHCC policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally recognized American Indian tribes will be given tertiary preference.

This position provides professional administrative support for the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP) Program Director and the HPDP department. Responsibilities include but is not all inclusive to assisting the HPDP Program Director with special and ongoing projects to ensure that goals and objectives are being met to achieve maximum efficient outcomes; responsible for management and tracking of grant funds; answering routine and non-routine correspondence with internal contacts of the organization;

organization/management of filing system; and assembling highly confidential and sensitive information and dealing with a diverse group of important external callers and visitors. Additionally, this position will provide high level secretarial support to include word processing, excel, power-point, Allscripts, filing, accurate financial record keeping, coordination of meetings, meeting minutes and conferences, ordering equipment, obtaining quotes and supplies, direct mailings, and all other assigned clerical responsibilities.

Work schedule may consist of evenings and weekend, as needed.
This position is grant funded.

High school graduate or GED

Must have a minimum of two (2) years working in a fast-paced office environment with demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and demands while meeting deadlines.

• Must have and maintain a Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) or obtain within three (3) months of hire date
• Must maintain and have an unrestricted current valid state driver’s license

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Positive working relationships with others.
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints.
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences or tardiness.
• Ability to work independently and contribute in a team environment.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations; continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks, and highly organized.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and proofreading skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel Spreadsheets, Power-point, TEAMS, Outlook)
• Completion of and, above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the…