YHAC (Youth Health Advisory Counsel) Coordinator

Healthfirst Family Care Center • Fall River, MA

1d • $25 - $30

About The Position

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced medical team within a growing federally qualified community health center. HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc . “The Heart of Our Community” provides comprehensive services including adult/pediatric medical care, health education, health assessment and screenings, gynecology, cardiology, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and adult/pediatric dental care. YHAC (Youth Health Advisory Council) Summary: Under the general direction of the CHRO, the YHAC Coordinator leads the YHAC by recruiting and mentoring students, facilitating meetings, coordinating education workshops, and guiding youth-led health projects. Coordinates the YHAC calendar of workshops and trainings on adolescent health, public health careers, and wellness topics in partnership with school staff, healthcare professionals, and community organizations. The role also builds strong relationships with high schools, manages scholarship opportunities, and develops internship placements within the organization. The YHAC Coordinator will also function as a member of the HR and Training teams. Schedule: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Pay Range: $24.71 – $29.76 per hour The pay range represents HealthFirst’s good faith estimate for this role at the time of posting, in compliance with applicable laws. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and budget considerations. Candidates with less direct experience may be placed at the lower end of the range, while those with more significant or specialized experience may be considered at the higher end. Grant-Funded Position Disclaimer This position is supported in part by external grant funding. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funds and the organization’s participation in funded programs. The allocation of duties and percentage of time devoted to grant-funded activities may be adjusted based on funding requirements, program needs, or changes in grant scope . HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HealthFirst is committed to eliminating discrimination and welcomes applicants and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. HealthFirst does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition, transgender status, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, healthcare administration, nonprofit management, business management, education, or related field.
• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience related to workforce development, training coordination, grant support, project management, or program administration or graduate degree in the same.
• Exceptional computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook).
• Must submit a CORI release form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across YHAC and project management.
• Comfort working with diverse populations, including youth participants.
• Must possess good critical thinking skills to identify both issues and solutions.
• Emphasis on process improvement and commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Results-oriented professional with well-developed time management skills that can work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills to communicate effectively with various departments, staff, community agencies, school system, grantors and community members to understand needs and provide actionable information.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Commitment to the mission and values of a community health center.
• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a community health center, nonprofit, or public-sector environment preferred but not required.
• Experience with HRSA, state, or foundation-funded workforce programs preferred but not required.
• Experience working with youth or early-career workforce initiatives preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Leads the YHAC by recruiting and mentoring students
• Facilitating meetings
• Coordinating education workshops
• Guiding youth-led health projects
• Coordinates the YHAC calendar of workshops and trainings on adolescent health, public health careers, and wellness topics in partnership with school staff, healthcare professionals, and community organizations
• Builds strong relationships with high schools
• Manages scholarship opportunities
• Develops internship placements within the organization
• Function as a member of the HR and Training teams

Benefits

• 3.2 weeks of paid time off (PTO), 3 personal days, and 11.5 paid holidays
• employer contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions
• voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage
• employee discounts, referral program, reimbursable licensing fees, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education credits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level