Project Coordinator, Community Health Worker Initiative - Public Health

Cook County Health

Full-time

Hospitals

About the position

In alignment with the vision and mission of the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH), the Project Coordinator for the Community Health Worker Initiative will be responsible for the implementation and evaluation of programs, as well as the administrative management of the Suburban Cook County Community Health Workers Initiative. This initiative is designed to build the Community Health Worker workforce and enhance capacity to support COVID-19 response efforts while also addressing and reducing health disparities across suburban Cook County, Illinois. The role is pivotal in ensuring that the initiative meets its objectives and benchmarks as set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant award. The Project Coordinator will manage the day-to-day operations of the initiative, ensuring effective communication and coordination among various components. This includes supporting the facilitation of the Suburban Cook County Community Health Worker coalition and managing all contractors, including community-based organizations that outreach to priority populations and address social determinants of health. The coordinator will also develop systems and structures to monitor and evaluate progress and achievements, facilitating data-driven decision-making. Collaboration with the team is essential to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of efforts, identifying gaps and opportunities for program performance improvement. The coordinator will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and submitting programmatic reports in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with grant and legal mandates. Additionally, the role involves identifying and developing strategic partnerships that will support the implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of the project. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to fulfill the goals of the initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manages day to day operations of the CDC grant award and ensures benchmarks/objectives are met.
• Assures communication and coordination across the various components of the initiative.
• Supports the facilitation of the Suburban Cook County Community Health Worker coalition.
• Manages all contractors, including community-based organizations outreaching to priority populations and addressing social determinants of health.
• Develops systems and structures to monitor and evaluate progress and achievements, and the sharing of findings that facilitates and promotes data-driven decision making.
• Collaborates with the team to evaluate efforts for effectiveness and efficiency; identifies and takes action on gaps and opportunities to improve program performance.
• Prepares, reviews, and submits programmatic reports in timely manner and assures compliance with grant and legal mandates.
• Identifies and develops strategic partnerships that will support implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of the project.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with Five (5) years of experience in community-based public health OR a Master's degree in Public Health from an accredited college or university with Three (3) years of experience in community-based public health.
• Two (2) years of experience in program or project management.
• Prior experience in coalition or alliance building.
• Prior experience coordinating community-based initiatives.
• Must be trained and certified in NIMS FEMA ICS-100, 200, 700 and 800 management within six (6) months of employment.
• Position requires moderate travel for which the employee must have a valid driver's license in good standing and access to an insured vehicle.
• Must be able to work flexible hours outside of a usual day shift schedule that may include evenings and weekends, as needed.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Public Administration or other related field with Five (5) years of experience in community-based public health OR a Master's degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Public Administration or other related field with Three (3) years of experience in community-based public health.
• Prior grant management experience.