Full-Time Maternal & Child Health Coordinator (Coordinator of Community Initiatives)
Job Description
The City of Worcester seeks qualified applicants for the position of Maternal & Child Health Coordinator (Coordinator of Community Initiatives) for the Division of Public Health within the Health and Human Services Department. Under the direction of the Chief of Community Health, the position will conduct detailed administration of local, state and federal grants to support community initiatives relating to Division of Public Health priorities. The position will collaborate with community, clinical neighborhoods and social service agency partners to serve as a coordinator for new and existing initiatives and offer technical assistance as assigned. The position will carry out specific duties as it relates to public health functions, programs and/or activities related to the Greater Worcester Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The position will serve out specific duties as it relates to public health functions, programs and/or activities, specifically for maternal and child health to improve the health of mothers, infants and youth as well as the overall health outcomes of residents Worcester and our alliance towns.
Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:
- Support and work collaboratively with local coalitions to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
- Build and sustain partnerships with area perinatal, newborn, reproductive health, and adolescent health organizations and resources.
- Develop internal and external expertise on supporting the health of birthing people, infants, children, and adolescents.
- Develop and strengthen partnerships with the community and local community partner organizations to address the complexities of equitable access to care for communities of color.
- Work with existing community partners to sustain the fetal infant mortality review.
- Implement efforts and initiatives to support maternal and child health across the Public Health district including Worcester and surrounding Central MA Regional Public Health Alliance towns.
- Participate in an interdisciplinary team to support the CHIP and interdepartmental activities as needed to ensure alignment with program goals.
- Work with the Chief of Community Health and the community health team to build capacity for community engagement.
- Lead the development, mobilization and distribution of educational messages for program intervention for the maternal and child health program.
- Monitor grant requirements and deliverables as required by the funders or stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively with sub-contractors and provide oversight of grant deliverables.
- Work with the budget specialist and Chief of Community Health to manage annual budgets and contracts as needed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Chief of Community Health or designee.
- Conduct public health policy research and development for action to local Boards of Health.
- Attend local, regional and statewide trainings and meetings as requested.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Professional experience working with coalitions and clinical providers.
- Understanding of the social determinants of health and health and racial equity to address health concerns across disease categories and conditions.
- Professional experience creating work plans and communication plans.
- Relationship management skills and experience creating collaboration among local community partners organizations.
- Excellent project management and planning skills.
- Experience setting measurable objectives and tracking performance.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in electronic databases and Microsoft Office 365.
- Experience working with community stakeholders to advance community health.
- Comfortable giving presentations and facilitating discussions.
- Experience supervising a team.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
- Ability to facilitate inter-disciplinary teamwork.
- Ability to conceptualize and organize projects into manageable tasks.
- Ability to convene and facilitate meetings.
- Ability to inter-state travel, minimal out of state travel.
- Ability to successfully pass CORI/SORI.
- Ability to work nights and weekends, as required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent team building skills.
- Strong public speaking skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency.
- Strong research, analytical and data skills.
- Must have excellent time management skills and be able to prioritize tasks.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Business/Public Administration, or other related discipline.
- An equivalent combination of education, training and five (5) years of experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered in lieu of the above requirements.
- Three (3) years of experience in the Maternal & Child Health field.
- Experience working with health equity and the anti-racism framework within the life-course perspective.
- Experience with coalition building with community-based organizations and working with diverse populations.
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
- Experience with employee supervision.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience with grant and contract management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Community Health, Community Development, Public Administration or other health related degree.
- Five (5) years of expertise in maternal and child health including maternal/ women’s health and perinatal/infant health.
- Five (5) years of experience with managing projects/contracts related to Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Community/Economic Development, and/or Community Health.
- Five (5) years of experience developing and maintaining professional working relationships with community based and/or public health organizations.
- Three (3) years supervisory experience.
- Three (3) years of experience with managing state and/or federal grant projects.
SALARY RANGE: $29.52 – $38.68 hourly, full-time, with an excellent benefits package.
How to Apply
To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter on or before FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024 to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, HR@worcesterma.gov.66 total views, 0 today