Health Incentive Prog Coord
South Bend-IN-46601-United States
Reports to a Community Health Manager. Assumes responsibility for the overall coordination of the community-based health incentive programs, including daily operations of a store network; media/public relations development; client education and training; inventory control and procurement; monitoring budget; recruitment/training and relationship maintenance of vendors and volunteers; and fund-raising development. Provides leadership for state and national replication program. Also provides leadership and guidance of community partners and program advisory committees.
MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS
- MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
- VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
- SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
Coordinates the operation of community-based health incentive programs by:
- Overseeing daily operations of Beds & Britches, Etc. (BABE) stores, including inventory procurement, scheduling, customer education and data collection.
- Administering and monitoring the budget to ensure compliance and conservation of resources; preparing related financial reports.
- Developing, guiding and coordinating the activities of program advisory committees.
- Identifying potential funding opportunities and participating in the creation and renewal of grant requests.
- Participating in the development and ensuring the implementation of a marketing and communications plan to reach target audiences.
- Working collaboratively with teachers, parents, social service agencies, physicians, clinics, hospitals, other healthcare agencies, etc. to ensure program success.
- Building and maintaining a supportive community network through presentations and on-going communications.
- Providing overall leadership in designing, implementing and evaluating fund-raising events.
- Participating in the development and updating of related policy and procedure manuals.
- Maintaining appropriate records to meet grant and hospital requirements.
- Formulating, reviewing, and evaluating time lines for implementation of the program and store net-work maintenance and expansion.
- Obtaining donations for the Beautiful Me Program from existing sources (Healthy Babies, Reach Out Club, etc) and obtaining new sources of donations.
- Obtaining car seat fitting certification and communicating availability of the car seat fitting site.
Develops volunteer network and ensures that volunteers receive appropriate training by:
- Recruiting volunteers through interactions with businesses, social service agencies and other organizations.
- Recruiting, training, evaluating and coordinating volunteers and vendors.
- Developing volunteer recruitment program with various community entities like Work One, Ivy Tech and High Schools to give women the opportunity to develop job skills and earn BABE Coupons.
- Guiding volunteers in making presentations to health organizations, churches, and philanthropic/private organizations to generate awareness, donations and potential funding opportunities, when appropriate.
- Encouraging clients to volunteer in the store and providing the training and support needed.
Provides ongoing educational opportunities for clients by:
- Developing appropriate educational opportunities to help clients earn additional coupons.
- Utilizing resources effectively and offering on-site educational opportunities.
- Ensuring that all educational program information is accurate and appropriately disseminated to target populations.
- Providing onsite observation and supervision of infant/child safety education and training.
Supports Community Health Enhancement service line programs by:
- Ensuring representation is provided at all events important to program development and expansion.
- Actively participating in the strategic planning process.
- Designing, securing approval of, implementing, and evaluating program goals and objectives.
- Assisting in the collection of data for baseline determination and program evaluation reports.
- Establishing and maintaining effective and positive relationhips with Federal and/or State grant officials and other funding agencies.
- Ensuring all program reports are completed and submitted.
- Developing and coordinating regional/national presentations and other events to increase awareness of program services and activities.
- Participating as requested in Hospital and System efforts or initiatives.
- Assisting with the development and administration of sound financial strategies within the program and partnership.
- Providing leadership to the community/region on maternal/child health issues and initiatives.
Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:
- Completing other job related assignments and special projects as directed.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:
- Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
- Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
- Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
- Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
- Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
- Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
- Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
- Complies with established organization and department policies.
- Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.
Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:
- Leverage innovation everywhere.
- Cultivate human talent.
- Embrace performance improvement.
- Build greatness through accountability.
- Use information to improve and advance.
- Communicate clearly and continuously.
Education and Experience
- The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Health, Education, Business or related field. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in sales, marketing or business required. Preference will be given to a candidate with community partnership or grant program coordination experience.
Knowledge & Skills
- Requires thorough knowledge of community agencies, services, programs and resources available to assist clients and families.
- Requires background knowledge of sales, business, healthcare and education.
- Demonstrates sensitivity and diplomacy in working with vendors, clients and their families.
- Requires good organizational and time-management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Requires initiative, creative problem solving skills and sales ability.
- Demonstrates well developed communication skills, verbal and written, necessary to interact with diverse populations.
- Requires the ability to work effectively with the general public and individuals from the community and supervise program volunteers.
- Requires analytical abilities to review and interpret data and recommend actions for program enhancement.
- Requires a current driver's license and availability of a vehicle for transporting inventory and traveling throughout the region.
Working Conditions
- Works in an office environment.
- Means of transportation to various community sites is required.
- Work hours may vary to promote services, meet customer needs, and make presentations.
Physical Demands
- Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e., to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., carry and move furniture and other inventory items) to perform the essential functions of the position.
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