Environmental Health Coordinator

Visión y Compromiso•Bakersfield, CA

12d•$70,304 - $82,368•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Environmental Health Manager, the Environmental Health Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and supervising work plans for projects related to environmental health to ensure that outreach, navigation, educational, and enrollment activities meet projected goals and reporting requirements in a timely manner.

Requirements

A minimum of five (5) years of experience working with monolingual and/or bilingual Latino communities.
A minimum of five (5) years of project management experience.
A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) from an accredited four-year institution, preferably in Mental Health, Public Health, Sociology, Social Work, Education, or a related field or commensurate experience.
Commensurate experience” in this case refers to a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience in fields such as Mental Health, Public Health, Sociology, Social Work, or Education. This may include roles such as case management, community outreach, mental health counseling, program coordination, or educational support, where the individual has demonstrated the ability to apply knowledge and skills equivalent to those gained through a bachelor's degree in the aforementioned disciplines.
Ability to collaborate closely and across all VyC departments with a wide range of staff, community members, partner agencies, and funders.
Understanding of the Promotora Model or other community leadership frameworks and its role in creating health equity, nationally and internationally.
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities, with a proven track record in prioritizing tasks effectively.
Adaptable and reliable, with strong problem-solving skills, flexibility, and resourcefulness when navigating unexpected situations, conflict, challenges, or changing priorities. Capable of adapting quickly to changing circumstances.
Strong communication skills with the ability to inspire positive change in others.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Able to effectively work with overlapping projects and deadlines.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general reports, procedures, or regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals, groups, and the public.
Because of the population served, the ability to read, write and speak fluently in English and Spanish is required.
Effective and confident skills in Google Suite, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Chrome or other widely used and supported Internet browsers, and Zoom or telecommunication software.
computer programs for the purpose of data entry, sending and receiving email, and creating forms to be used at educational events, reports, and calendar scheduling.
Comfort using and learning new technology.
Proficiency with social media platforms like Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Valid Driver’s License or the ability to utilize a reliable alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Valid automobile liability insurance required if driving.

Responsibilities

Review and approve all implementation plans to ensure that activities align with grant requirements.
Plans and coordinates a programmatic work plan that is in line with the proposed budget; reviews expense reports and monitors specific program expenses related to their team.
Oversee the implementation of multiple projects in each assigned region.
Establish deliverables and timelines for direct reports and oversee the team’s day to day activities to ensure that deliverables are met; review day-to-day activities to ensure adherence to deadlines and grant expectations.
Travel within the assigned region to oversee teams and project activities as needed.
Maintain up-to-date work plans and schedules for direct reports.
Ensure the projects maintain accurate, up-to-date records and files on all outreach and education activities conducted, including any documentation applicable to the requirements for eligibility and compliance with the activities.
Maintain accurate payroll and reimbursement records for the promotoras working on the project.
Coordinate all outreach, presentations, workshops and training in Spanish and English in the assigned counties.
Ensure each new employee has the training needed to fulfill their role within the projects.
Meet with each project team on a regular basis to build engagement, provide information, resources, clarity on deliverables and programmatic status.
Participate in the training pertinent to the programs supervised.
Ensure that all Project Staff deliver services in a professional manner and in accordance with all departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
In consultation with Human Resources and the Department Director, coach and correct staff as needed. Thoroughly document all corrective actions, including verbal discussions of concerns. Assist HR and Management in preparing documentation required for further corrective action (e.g. second written discussions of concerns and terminations), with recognition that the Coordinator’s suggestions and recommendations as to the hiring or firing and as to the advancement and promotion or any other change of status of other employees will be given particular weight.
Monitor staff members’ performance on an ongoing basis sufficiently to determine whether their performance in their jobs aligns with Visión y Compromiso’s (VyC’s) professional expectations and all departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Quickly and thoroughly identify and correct all areas of concern.
Regularly, supportively, and—whenever possible—confidentially discuss both positive and negative appraisals of individual staff members with them. Provide concrete suggestions for improving areas of negative performance.
Work with project staff to address areas of growth and to recognize and develop strengths.
Ensure clear, measurable, and achievable goals are established for each position and staff member reporting to you. Discuss those goals and staff members’ progress toward them (or lack thereof) with each staff member individually.
Assist the Department Director in recruitment of all project staff, with recognition that the Coordinator’s suggestions and recommendations as to the hiring of other employees will be given particular weight.
Under the direction of the Department Director and in consultation with HR, develop and implement new job descriptions for assigned positions when appropriate.
Assist in resolving organizational concerns when needed.
Conduct check-ins with assigned staff at least bi-weekly.
Work collaboratively with assigned staff to ensure project data complies with VyC data standards.
Strategize, set, and monitor staff schedules in alignment with the goals and priorities set by the Department Director. Review and approve or decline timesheets, time off requests, meal waivers, and expense requests within the policies and procedures set forth by the Finance Department and HR.
Assist Management in assessing staff requests for Leaves of Absence.
Monitor staff expenses and approve regular expense reports in alignment with the guidelines set by the Finance Department. Assist Management in assessing staff requests for large expense reimbursements (see Department Director for details), and in strategizing departmental budgets.
Regularly remind staff of VyC’s values, goals, and expectations, and ensure staff are adhering/contributing to all. (Maintaining VyC’s culture and expectations with assigned staff is vital to the success of the projects.)
Consistently meet all assigned productivity and outcome goals.
In all activities, comply with all contracts, funder requirements, and VyC procedures and policies.
Meet or exceed all goals and requirements established by the Environmental Health Manager and Department Director for this position.
Provide support to other departments as needed.
Attend all scheduled meetings with the project team, as needed.
Represent VyC at meetings or trainings with the sponsoring entity, as requested by the Environmental Health Manager.
Work with vendors, contractors, and consultants to achieve departmental goals, as needed and available
Provide general and administrative support to the Environmental Health Manager, and designated staff as requested.
Other duties as assigned.