PROGRAM COORDINATOR – COMMUNITY HEALTH – PREVENTION SERVICES
UNIT - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH – GRANT FUNDED POSITION
Job Number: 00116995
PID: 1500017
Job Posting: Jan 14, 2015, 1:11:00
PM
Closing Date: Jan 28, 2015, 11:59:00
PM
Full-time: A.M. P.M.
Posting Salary: COMPETITIVE SALARY
Organization: Health and Hospital
Systems
JOB SUMMARY
In alignment with the vision and mission of the CCDPH Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion Unit and under direct supervision of the Unit’s Project Director for the Partnerships to Improve Community Health (PICH) grant, this position will be responsible for working with the agency’s Alliance for Healthy and Active Communities (AHAC) and other partners to ensure effective implementation and evaluation of interventions under PICH aimed to strengthen community health in suburban Cook County, Illinois by advancing smoke-free multi-unit housing, healthy corner store conversions, active transportation plans and policies, and enhanced clinical-community linkages. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting outreach and education and providing technical assistance to participating community entities in coordination with partners/subcontractors; creating content and/or materials to support communication strategies and efforts; facilitating AHAC Action Teams to promote communication, coordination and accountability; overseeing program activities of designated subcontractors; and supporting evaluation activities. PICH is a three-year initiative supporting implementation of interventions leading to policy, systems and environmental changes addressing the leading risk factors associated with chronic disease.
In alignment with the vision and mission of the CCDPH Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion Unit and under direct supervision of the Unit’s Project Director for the Partnerships to Improve Community Health (PICH) grant, this position will be responsible for working with the agency’s Alliance for Healthy and Active Communities (AHAC) and other partners to ensure effective implementation and evaluation of interventions under PICH aimed to strengthen community health in suburban Cook County, Illinois by advancing smoke-free multi-unit housing, healthy corner store conversions, active transportation plans and policies, and enhanced clinical-community linkages. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting outreach and education and providing technical assistance to participating community entities in coordination with partners/subcontractors; creating content and/or materials to support communication strategies and efforts; facilitating AHAC Action Teams to promote communication, coordination and accountability; overseeing program activities of designated subcontractors; and supporting evaluation activities. PICH is a three-year initiative supporting implementation of interventions leading to policy, systems and environmental changes addressing the leading risk factors associated with chronic disease.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
·
Master’s Degree in
Public Health, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration or other
related field is required. (Original
transcripts must be presented at time of interview).
·
Minimum of five (5)
years’ experience in program leadership and management in the area(s) of
community health, health promotion, community design/urban planning, policy
development and implementation, or healthcare systems development is
required.
·
Ability to travel
locally (moderately to heavy) with a reliable means of transportation is required. (Proof of valid driver’s
license must be presented at time of interview).
·
Must obtain ICS 100,
200, 700 and 800 certifications within six (6) months of employment is
required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience with applying
health promotion theory and/or with advancing policy, systems and
environmental change, using evidence-based or best practice strategies.
- Management including areas of program planning and
evaluation, as well as grant management.
- Understanding of principles of health communication,
including social marketing and determinants of community health and how to
build local capacity.
- The ability to plan, coordinate and manage with strong
organizational skills.
- Ability to cultivate and manage key
relationships/stakeholders, as well as lead and facilitate group process.
- Ability to effectively work independently and as part
of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills and
experience with diverse communities and outreach.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to work in the evenings or weekends, as needed.
Benefits Package
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation Program
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
- You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan
Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
For further information
on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION
FILING.
COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Degrees and transcripts from non-U.S. accredited
institutions must be translated and certified to the US equivalent academic
credentials by a recognized US education interpreter service.
