Description
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Position Summary:
The Program Specialist is integral to the program's success. The position will work to develop and execute a strategy that will deliver on the program’sobjectives. The Program Specialist will bedirectly responsible for achieving performance measures. The position will also measure progress toward achieving said performance measures and willparticipate in and collectadditional data for evaluation.
The Program Specialist, is a frontline public health worker, who is a trusted member of and/or has a remarkable understanding of the communityserved. This trusting relationship with the community enables the Program Specialist to serve as aliaison/link/intermediary between SPHP and the community tofacilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. The Program Specialist builds individual and community capacity by increasinghealth knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, socialsupport and advocacy.
Grant funded position.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Manages and administers program implementation within the market in question. Specific tasks may include program management and implementation, writing local program guidelines,convening advisory committees, conducting site visits,monitoring local budget expenditures and adherence, developing measurable evaluation tools and processes for program implementation, and interfacing with and managing contractual resources.
- Works with various parties to implement the program and toaccomplish itsobjectives, including, but not limitedto: physician networks and referral systems, community partners, marketing and communications teams, advisory committees, etc. Interfacing with these parties can alsoinvolved event and meeting planning, site visits, and helping the parties understand the variables thatimpact the program.
- Develop evaluation processes and data reporting models. These are used for data collection which thenfeed into required reports.
- Prepare written and other materials summarizing issues and necessary decisions related to the program. This includes proposal summaries, board presentations, evaluations, and program marketing and promotional materials.
- Conducts and interprets individual assessments toidentify non-clinical needs and mitigate any barriers to resources and services
- Improves access to health and human services for individuals through in-person interactions, telephone contacts, and coordination of referrals per protocols of ministry's specific programming.This includes assisting with obstetrical and primary care appointments along with pediatric referrals.
- Facilitates enrollment in health insurance plans on theNYState of Health Marketplace. Training as a Certified Application Counselor is mandatory.
- Provides health promotion in a way that promotes understanding and self-management by the individual. Reinforces health literacy and educational messages usingappropriate tools and supplies within scope of practice.
- Facilitates or conducts enrollment inappropriate community programs to increase access to health care and support services. Examples include accessing food programs, prescriptionassistance, housing services, and community resources.
- Provides in-service education to service providers (including licensed health care professionals and health professions students)relative to healthcare customs/beliefs of the target population and works cooperatively with other community agencies and clinical care teams to promote culturallyappropriate services.
- Continuously expands knowledge and understanding of community services and resources;maintains frequent contact with community agencies serving maternal/child health populations andparticipates in community meetings.
- Uses Social Care tools viaTogetherCare (or similar protocols) for care coordination.
Other Responsibilities:
- Practices "Living Our Values," abiding by St. Peter's Health Partners Core Values. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the St. Peter's Health Partners Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
- Ability to respond professionally to changing priorities in a collaborative, shared-leadership environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and achieve quality results. This includes managing projects, budgets, and program and front-line staff.
- Skills in providing clear communicationregarding technology necessary to reach the program'sobjectives. The audience includes non-technical leadership and business owners.
What you will need:
- Must be comfortable working and serving in a diverse and inclusive environment, andoperating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment with clinical supervision where applicable.
- Strong knowledge