Health Programs Coordinator

NorthShore Health Centers•Portage, IN

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About The Position

The Health Programs Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in planning, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive health education and health promotion programs. Health education and health promotion programs will be designed to promote and improve patient and community wellness, encourage healthy behaviors, and reduce health risks through education and support. Through collaboration with other departments and subject matter experts, this role will work to deliver effective and preventive health programs to meet the needs of the organization with long term improved health outcomes of the patients and communities that we serve. The Health Programs Coordinator will play a key role in promoting health and well-being through education and advocacy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, or Education
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certified within 12 months of hire
Ability to analyze situations and solve problems at strategic and tactical levels
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors
Practiced at organization and planning
Employ Critical thinking and problem solving
Maintains composure and operates with emotional intelligence
Ethical reasoning and decision-making
Strong attention to detail
Receptive and responsive to feedback
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Time management, prioritization, and sense of urgency
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working within a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Assist in Program Planning & Development
Assess community or organizational health needs and what hinders positive health outcomes.
Assessment development may include survey work, focus group facilitation, and data analysis.
Work with other departments and subject matter experts to design targeted health promotion programs (e.g., smoking cessation, nutrition, mental health, physical activity).
Health promotion programs may include curriculum/presentations, surveys, handouts, and other program materials to raise health literacy and enhance the health efficacy of patients.
Set goals and measurable objectives based on public health guidelines and organizational needs.
Create education materials for patient and provider consumption by gathering, compiling, and synthesizing evidence, research-based, and scientifically sound information.
Assist in Implementation
Collaborate with appropriate leadership and staff in developing health awareness programs and events that are evidence-based and supportive of individual or community health needs.
Organize health education workshops, campaigns, and events in accordance with patient and community needs.
Coordinate logistics like materials, venues, facilitators, and guest speakers.
Assist in Evaluation & Reporting
Collect data to evaluate program effectiveness (e.g., surveys, participation rates, health outcomes).
Analyze results and prepare reports to improve future efforts.
Track key health metrics or behavior changes over time.
Community Education
Collaborate with other departments within the organization and community agencies to create and deliver prevention services and educational opportunities.
Deliver presentations or health education sessions
Centering
Assist in planning and organizing centering group sessions.
Assist in recruiting patients into the program through direct interactions and targeted outreach.
Assist with data collection and report preparation.
Administrative Duties
Assist in maintaining records and documentation for accountability and reporting.
Assist in maintaining education page on intranet (ENGAGE)
Update education calendar.
Monthly post highlighting education.
Update other content as needed.
Quality
Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of education and workshops.
Collaborate with both clinical and nonclinical teams to assist with quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
Assist in monitoring quality measures to identify opportunities to improve health outcomes through education and initiatives.
Assist in creating patient education to raise health literacy and improve self-management in line with the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Model.