Co-Propel Coordinator

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO)•Augusta, ME

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Co-Propel Coordinator to lead and support statewide newborn screening system improvement efforts through the Cooperative Newborn Screening Systems Priorities Program (Co-Propel). In this highly collaborative role, you will coordinate initiatives that improve newborn screening, follow-up services, health data integration, and equitable access to care for infants diagnosed with or at risk for heritable conditions. Working with healthcare providers, public health leaders, families, and community partners, you will help strengthen systems that directly impact the health and development of Maine's children. If you are passionate about public health, healthcare systems improvement, maternal and child health, and advancing health equity, we encourage you to apply. Position Summary The Co-Propel Coordinator will lead the implementation of projects designed to improve the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of Maine's Newborn Screening (NBS) system. This position serves as a key liaison across public health, clinical, and community organizations to improve coordination of care, enhance data systems, support quality improvement initiatives, and strengthen long-term outcomes for infants and families. Key priorities include: Improving specimen collection and result reporting timelines Enhancing short- and long-term follow-up processes Strengthening healthcare data interoperability and reporting Supporting implementation of newly added Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP) conditions Reducing disparities in care and improving health equity Expanding access to diagnostic, treatment, and care coordination services Increasing family engagement and stakeholder collaboration

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Nursing, Social Work, Health Administration, Healthcare Management, Human Services, or a related field
Experience in public health, maternal and child health, healthcare systems, program coordination, population health, or related fields
Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders
Experience analyzing data and using information to improve programs and outcomes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), Nursing, Social Work, Health Administration, or a related discipline
Experience working with newborn screening programs, maternal and child health initiatives, or children and youth with special healthcare needs
Experience with grant-funded programs and federal reporting requirements
Experience supporting healthcare equity initiatives and underserved populations
Familiarity with healthcare informatics, electronic health records (EHRs), or public health surveillance systems
Knowledge of maternal and child health systems and population health strategies
Understanding of newborn screening, care coordination, and follow-up systems
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
Ability to build partnerships and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Experience using data to drive decision-decision-making and continuous improvement
Familiarity with health data systems and interoperability concepts
Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or similar professional license
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Lean, Six Sigma, or Quality Improvement certifications
Public Health certifications

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day implementation of Co-Propel grant activities
Develop and manage project work plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Monitor progress toward program goals and federal requirements
Support collaboration across Maternal and Child Health (MCH), Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN), and other DHHS programs
Lead continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives across the newborn screening system
Analyze performance metrics and identify trends, gaps, and disparities
Implement and support Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles
Develop recommendations to improve screening timeliness and follow-up outcomes
Collaborate with IT, informatics, and healthcare partners to enhance data exchange and reporting
Support interoperability initiatives between public health and clinical systems
Assist with implementation of data standards, including HL7
Coordinate required state and national data submissions
Strengthen short- and long-term follow-up processes for infants identified through newborn screening
Work with specialty providers, primary care teams, and care coordinators to reduce loss to follow-up
Support development of outcome measurement and long-term tracking systems
Integrate health equity principles throughout project planning and implementation
Identify and address barriers impacting underserved populations
Engage families and individuals with lived experience through advisory groups and outreach efforts
Promote culturally and linguistically responsive communication and services
Build and maintain partnerships with hospitals, laboratories, specialty clinics, public health organizations, and community-based partners
Support the Newborn Screening Joint Advisory Committee (JAC)
Participate in state, regional, and national newborn screening initiatives and workgroups
Develop educational materials for providers, families, and community partners
Facilitate training opportunities and stakeholder outreach activities
Communicate program updates, performance outcomes, and best practices
Prepare progress reports, performance metrics, and federal grant deliverables
Support grant compliance and sustainability planning
Document project outcomes, lessons learned, and accomplishments