Community Health Worker Program Coordinator - Health Department

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

2d•$56,555 - $79,164

About The Position

The Community Health Worker Program Coordinator supports the expansion and implementation of the Pima County Health Department’s Community Health Worker Program. The position coordinates and supervises Community Health Workers delivering community-based services in Pima County, including rural areas. Reporting to the Program Manager II, the coordinator provides day-to-day supervision, training, coaching, and professional development to CHWs and supports coordinated chronic disease prevention, health care navigation, and social support services. The role collaborates with PCHD teams and community partners to build a sustainable, responsive community health workforce that advances health equity and improves health outcomes for rural and underserved communities. The role coordinates program activities, timelines, and resources; supports program planning and tracking; and collects and analyzes performance, outcome, and impact data. It also contributes to community outreach, public health education, engagement, partnership development, budget and procurement activities, and program improvement. Work takes place in a professional office setting as well as at community events and meetings. Regular daily attendance is an essential function. An alternative work schedule or telecommuting may be possible depending on Division needs and senior leadership determination.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, public health, healthcare administration, or a related field determined by the department head, and two years of experience coordinating, monitoring, and/or administering public health program activities or providing administrative support for a program or specialized work unit; relevant professional-level experience and/or accredited college education may be substituted.
Alternatively, four years of Pima County experience in Public Health Policy Analyst I, Public Health Educator I or II, Public Health Navigator, Public Health Program Specialist, or related professional administrative or public health program classifications as determined by the department head.
Valid driver license at the time of application and valid Arizona driver license at the time of appointment.
Subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review and Fleet Services review and approval of the driving record for operation of county vehicles.
Must complete the County’s post-offer, pre-employment background screening, including verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
Post-job-offer proof of immunization(s) and/or TB screening is required; the position may require proof of vaccination or ability to become fully vaccinated by the start date.
Qualifying education and experience must be documented in the application’s Education and Work Experience sections.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience supervising, training, coaching, or providing professional development to Community Health Workers or other community-based health staff.
At least one year of experience coordinating community health programs focused on chronic disease prevention, health education, health care navigation, or social support services.
At least one year of experience developing and cultivating partnerships with community-based organizations, health care providers, government agencies, and other stakeholders to address community health needs.
At least one year of experience working with rural communities.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Coordinate program activities, timelines, and resources to support efficient execution.
Collaborate with program managers to develop and maintain project plans and meet program goals and objectives.
Track program progress, milestones, deliverables, and grant contracts.
Collect, organize, and analyze data related to program performance, outcomes, and impact.
Assist in developing data collection tools, surveys, and assessment instruments.
Support community outreach and participate in public health education and awareness activities.
Lead community engagement, including outreach, needs assessments, and partnership development.
Assist with budget management, expense tracking, and procurement activities.
Identify program improvement opportunities and assist with implementing corrective actions.
Provide day-to-day supervision, training, coaching, and professional development to Community Health Workers.
May supervise support staff and execute performance plans and individual development plans.
Support coordinated chronic disease prevention, health care navigation, and social support services.