Community Health and Engagement Coordinator

Ingham County•Lansing, MI

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Innovation and Planning Manager, the Community Health and Engagement Coordinator conducts community health assessments, planning, and outreach with individuals and organizations to assess community health and identify unmet needs. The coordinator serves as a liaison to community organizations and coalitions and may take a lead role. The position uses health data and prepares reports, proposals, articles, and presentations about existing or anticipated County health issues, and gathers qualitative data through focus groups and facilitated dialogue. It plans and coordinates community-based projects to improve residents’ health and quality of life. The coordinator provides technical assistance to coalitions, develops evidence-based programs and strategies, supports resource development and grant writing, and connects coalitions with relevant resources. The role translates research findings for public and professional audiences, analyzes and synthesizes data and literature, and develops materials and facilitates trainings and presentations. It also promotes the use of Health Impact Assessments, provides administrative support, and convenes and facilitates meetings. The position must follow departmental HIPAA and privacy standards and may be assigned similar duties during a public health emergency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or Public Health.
At least two years of experience as a program facilitator or policy developer/advocate.
Effective communication skills, including engaging, interacting, and working with individuals to ensure clarity and understanding.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, and lift, hold, or carry objects found in an office environment.
Ability to communicate with and respond to coworkers and customers in person and by phone.
Ability to operate a PC or laptop and enter and retrieve information from a computer.
Ability to handle varying and often high levels of stress.
Must adhere to departmental HIPAA and other privacy requirements.

Responsibilities

Conduct community health-related assessment, planning, and outreach to determine community health status and unmet needs.
Serve as a liaison to community organizations and coalitions, and potentially take a lead role.
Use health data and prepare reports, proposals, articles, and presentations about existing or anticipated County health issues.
Gather qualitative data through focus groups and facilitated dialogue.
Plan, direct, and coordinate community-based projects designed to improve residents’ health and quality of life.
Provide technical assistance and guidance to local coalitions on program development, implementation, and evaluation in support of coalition action plans.
Build and maintain working relationships with professionals and community coalition representatives by attending meetings, collaborating on projects, coordinating communications, and participating in agency and organization activities.
Develop evidence-based programs, strategies, and activities with community partners to improve health and quality of life.
Act as a liaison among coalitions, the Health Department, and agencies, organizations, and institutions on program development, implementation, and evaluation.
Assist coalitions with resource development, connections to appropriate resources, and resolution of issues.
Translate health research into articles communicating preventive health information to the general public and at-risk populations.
Analyze data using various programs and produce charts, graphs, tables, and maps summarizing research findings.
Interpret and synthesize written materials, including research reports and journal articles, and prepare clear reports, proposals, and articles for professional audiences.
Conduct literature searches and review research for technical and non-technical publications and reports.
Develop materials and facilitate trainings, conference presentations, and symposiums.
Assist coalitions with grant writing, including locating and compiling data and survey results, writing proposals, and attending meetings.
Encourage municipalities, developers, and organizations to use Health Impact Assessments in planning and implementing policies, projects, and activities.
Provide expertise and technical assistance as requested.
Perform administrative tasks, including preparing memoranda, publishing meeting minutes, and distributing project information by telephone, email, fax, and in person.
Convene and facilitate meetings by distributing notices, calling meetings to order, ensuring objectives are met, and coordinating future planning.
Perform other assigned duties and adhere to departmental HIPAA and privacy standards.
During a public health emergency, perform duties similar to those in the job description as required.