Program Coordinator II (AHOPE)

Boston Public Health Commission•Boston, MA

About The Position

This job description is based on the Program Coordinator Series. The Program Coordinator II will perform duties in addition to those of Program Coordinator I. The role involves helping the organization advance as an antiracist entity by meeting or exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy. Key responsibilities include developing, implementing, and managing projects related to post-overdose outreach, education, and linkage to care. The position also focuses on ensuring effective operations and compliance with contracted goals, serving as a Team Leader for training and orientation of new staff in post-overdose initiatives, and coordinating activities such as fiscal monitoring, grant writing, and report preparation. The role requires delivering services according to established protocols, overseeing activities within post-overdose initiatives, providing case management, collaborating with management on program requirements, and evaluating projects for effectiveness. Additionally, the position may involve supervising employees, training and evaluating staff, and assisting in specialized research and evaluation projects.

Requirements

Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the social determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial justice and health equity.
Master's degree in Public Health, Health Policy Administration, Social Work or a related discipline, such as sociology, organizational psychology, public health nursing, or health communications required; OR BA/BS and 2 years of equivalent experience in public health program coordination, management and/or community organizing; OR 5 years of equivalent experience in public health program coordination, management and/or community organizing may be substituted for undergraduate degree.
Licenses, certifications or program specific experience may be required by grant or program needs.
Demonstrated experience coordinating and implementing complex projects.
Demonstrated experience or related requirements as established by the program may be needed.
Experience working with active drug users required.
Ability to write clear, concise reports, and to follow and to give written and oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
Ability to understand, explain, apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures of unit activities.
Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work; evaluating and motivating staff; determining the need for disciplinary action; and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action.
Must hold a valid Massachusetts Driver's License with safe driving record (copy of driving record will be required.)
Ability to establish rapport with others and to maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
Advanced knowledge & experience with MSOffice, MSWord/Excel.
Advanced experience with and knowledge of local community agencies and health care providers.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability of developing timelines and meeting deadlines.
Demonstrated cultural competence with the diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic groups.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Bilingual and/or bicultural applicants encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Works to help BPHC advance as an antiracist organization by meeting or exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy.
Develops, implements and manages projects and/or initiatives regarding Post overdose outreach, education, and linkage to care.
Develops and implements activities to ensure effective operations and compliance with established standards and/or contracted goals & objectives.
Serves as a Team Leader on specific projects, specifically training and orientation of new staff post overdose initiatives and projects.
Coordinates activities which may include: fiscal monitoring; grant writing; monitoring of funded programs or agencies to ensure compliance; report preparation and writing; and assisting with developing and distributing communications, brochures and educational materials.
Delivers services according to established program protocol.
Coordinates/oversees activities within post overdose initiatives and special projects which may include: crisis management, patient navigation, business outreach, trainings and naloxone distribution.
Provides case management duties as assigned.
Collaborates and meets with management staff to determine program requirements, standards and goals.
Evaluates projects or initiatives to determine effectiveness and to recommend changes/improvements.
May supervise employees; trains and evaluates staff; reviews the work of subordinates for completeness, accuracy and content.
Assists in overseeing specialized research and evaluation projects.
Performs other duties as required.