Engagement Coordinator
About The Position
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Bureau of Chronic, Congenital and Inherited Conditions, is seeking an Engagement Coordinator (Program Planner 3) for the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Program. The role leads implementation efforts related to Alzheimer’s disease, dementias, and cognitive decline, advancing public health priorities through program coordination, partnerships, workforce development, meetings, and evidence-based strategies. It also supports communication, reporting, evaluation, and collaboration across agencies to promote effective and sustainable program implementation. This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It is located in Des Moines, with some flexibility for remote work after successful completion of a six-month probationary period. All work performed on behalf of Iowa Health and Human Services must occur in the State of Iowa. Applicants must complete a background check.
Requirements
- Meet the Health Planning selective requirement: six months of experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in mental health planning, nursing, health program administration, any area of health planning, or public health education.
- Meet at least one minimum qualification pathway: seven years of full-time work experience administering or operating/executing a program; or the specified combination of one year of relevant full-time experience, four years of combined education and experience, and two years of combined graduate-level education and experience; or graduation from an accredited school of law; or qualifying current, continuous State of Iowa executive branch experience as a Program Planner 2 or Program Planner 1.
- Complete a background check.
- Be able to perform all work on behalf of Iowa Health and Human Services within the State of Iowa.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement program activities.
- Coordinate workforce engagement and training.
- Develop education, messaging, and communication strategies.
- Manage partnerships and coalitions.
- Prepare reports, budgets, and work plans.
- Analyze data to inform program decisions.
- Deliver or coordinate presentations and trainings.
- Develop communication materials and annual plans.
- Support evaluation and quality improvement activities.
- Oversee contractor-led work.
- Maintain implementation activities under the cooperative agreement.
- Collaborate across the Agency and with external partners.
- Promote evidence-based interventions.
- Track outcomes and monitor program progress.
- Support professional development opportunities for healthcare, public health, and caregiver audiences.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Retirement plans, including IPERS and the Retirement Investors Club, with an employer match of up to $75 per month for the Retirement Investors Club plan.
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Life insurance and free long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
