DESCRIPTION
The Maternal and Child Health Program Coordinator is responsible for administering and overseeing the Maternal and Child Health Program through program planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation. The coordinator manages all maternal and child health program finances and is responsible for data/budget collection and reporting. The position recruits, supervises, trains and evaluates the Community Health Workers for the Health Start Program to assure that the goals and objectives are being achieved. The position collaborates with other agencies and service providers to achieve a comprehensive network of available community resources and referrals.
DUTIES
* Support and develop programming pertaining to maternal and child health in the North Country network.
* Prepare grants and manage funded grant's budgets and reporting requirements.
* Develop systems for collecting data elements pertaining to Maternal and Child Health indicators.
* Coordinate Reach Out & Read Program in each clinic in North Country system.
* Maintain car seat program
* Coordinate the orientation and core training of the Community Health Workers (CHW).
* Document and maintain records of community health worker training and develop an annual continuing education plan.
* Oversee home visits and conduct supervised home visits as appropriate.
* Monitor the "caseload", or number, and types of clients being served by each CHW.
* Develop criteria and systems for regular review of client case files.
* Assess the quality and appropriateness of services provided by the CHW.
* Support and develop relationships with partners in the community.
* Work to implement the Primary Care Medical Home model in the Flagstaff site.
* Serve as a liaison to the Pediatric and Obstetric Departments and the rest of the community/clinic departments.
* Represent North Country at meetings in the community related to Maternal and Child Health.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelors Degree in health or human discipline.
* Knowledge about the community where the services are provided.
* Strong writing ability, data analysis and computer skills.
* Ability to work independently, manages multiple tasks effectively, and creatively build program.
* Experience in health or human services preferred.
* Bilingual English-Spanish language preferred.
* Must exhibit culturally sensitive and appropriate behavior.
* Must possess a valid AZ driver's license and be willing to travel.
* Grant writing experience preferred.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please do not email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
http://northcountryhealthcare.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-184377.html
Jorja Nackard
Program Coordinator, Maternal and Child Health
North Country HealthCare
2920 N. 4th Street
Flagstaff, AZ. 86004
Ph. 928.774.8341
jnackard@northcountryheatlhcare.org
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