Program Manager, Community Health Education

Maternity Care Coalition•Middletown Township, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for day-to-day operations of the Cribs for Kids and community health education program. Provides leadership that guides service delivery and the development of policies and procedures related to all aspects of the program.

Requirements

Understanding of MCC’s mission, goals, and objectives and ability to work independently with a high level of energy and contribute as part of a larger team.
Knowledge of the concepts and practices associated with community health issues, particularly with pregnant women and families with young children.
Ability to travel in MCC’s service area to conduct community outreach, workshops, and home visit observations.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues facing the community served.
Experience in client management procedures for determining eligibility, assessing needs, identifying resources, making referrals, following up, and documenting client interactions.
Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by compassionate, courteous, cordial, cooperative, and professional interaction with diverse groups of co-workers, community partners, clients, and members of the community.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms, ability to use common software programs, spreadsheets, and customized databases,
Effective and accurate documentation of case notes and client data according to established procedures.
Ability to organize tasks in an efficient manner and follow-up and follow-through with strong attention to detail.
This is a hybrid telecommuting position. Staff are required to be on site at least one day a week.
Master’s degree in social work, public health, or related field preferred; bachelor’s degree required
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

2+ years of supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Manages and monitors all Cribs for Kids (C4K) and Reproductive Health Education (RHE) activities and ensures quality of services.
Oversee C4K contract and RHE scope of work.
Recruits, hires, and supervises Lead Advocate(s), Advocates, Community Educators, and/or Contractors.
Develops and monitors program budgets and spending.
Prepares and submits all reports and invoices as required by funders.
Acts as a community liaison between MCC, clients, funders, and partners.
Routinely communicates with program partners and funders, including DHS, FEC, CUA, OHS, Delco CYS, and hospital partners.
Oversees procurement, inventory management, and distribution of cribs and safe sleep education materials.
Coordinates and provides training to staff, partners, and community members on SIDS/SUID risk reduction, safe sleep environment, and infant health and safety topics.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of SIDS/SUID, safe sleep, infant health and safety, and community reproductive health issues.
Oversees implementation of program evaluation activities, including follow-up calls and post-workshop surveys
Facilitates regular staff meetings and conducts individual supervisory meetings
Conducts regular home visit and workshop observations
Regularly reviews client files and provides feedback to staff
Prepares performance evaluations with input from staff
Identifies staff training needs and writes yearly training plans
Strengthens own and staff’s skills through personal and professional development
Attends relevant staff meetings to promote communication and execution of goals
Completes special projects specific to the function of the department or as needed for the department as directed by the supervisor
Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations.