Position: Health Projects Coordinator
Term of Employment: August 2013- June 2014 Contract Year
Part Time: 25 hours/week maximum
Hourly wage: $15
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
The
primary objective of the Health Projects Coordinator is to create a
bridge between providers of health, social and community services and
underserved and often hard-to-reach Latino population within the
community. The CCL Health Projects Coordinator provides outreach,
education, referrals and follow-up services to those who are at highest risk
for poor health outcomes, particularly those at risk of chronic disease
conditions that include heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, infant
mortality, tobacco use and HIV/STD/HEP.
DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
Indiana Minority Health Coalition (IMHC)
- Serve
as liaison between IMHC and El Centro, representing interests of one to
the other
- Assist
with planning and development of El Centro, its image and visibility
- Assist
and support efforts to design and implement minority health programming
- Will
fully be in charge of implementing the IMHC work plan for 2013-2014 that promotes
health priorities in Diabetes, Obesity, and Mental Health.
- Document
activities, do research and collect data for planning and reporting
purposes.
- Maintain
a working knowledge of health and related issues and of local and state
health assets (help services) in order to serve as a resource to El Centro
and to the community.
- Organize
programs and events to increase the level of information in the community,
and where feasible, to improve access to health services such as the
Interpreter Network.
- Prepare
reports and submit documentation to IMHC (and other granting agencies) as
required of El Centro in satisfaction of contractual obligations.
Otherwise manage the day-to-day operations of El Centro, under the direct
supervision of the El Centro Board President or designee.
- Represent
El Centro, as appropriate, in community meetings, in IMHC meetings and in
other forums for purposes of education, outreach, collaboration, and
problem solving.
·
Coordinator
will attend professional development webinars and health related trainings to
continue to develop knowledge and skills.
·
Coordinator
will help with developing publications and grant writing for IMHC.
Direct Services
- Maintain
office hours
- Maintain
records (Example: expenditures, client intake, interpreter requests,
program participants, evaluations, IMHC documentation, etc.)
- Information
and Referral - Assist clients in navigating health and other related
systems to ensure access to needed services for which they qualify.
- Assist
individuals in identifying and obtaining the necessary skills and
resources to improve their health status, family functioning and
self-sufficiency.
- Oversee
the terms of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), maintain current
partnerships and develop new partnerships/MOUs to support El Centro’s
health programs.
- Coordinate
and train volunteers as needed
- Stock
office with relevant information (brochures, forms, etc.)
Interpreter Network Administrator
- Point
of contact for agencies and interpreters
- Respond
to requests and book appointments when needed
- Identify
interpreters for requests
- Do
follow-up with agencies, clients and interpreters (evaluation)
- Outreach
and educate about the network
- Facilitate
quarterly meetings and provide minutes for quarterly meetings
Programs
·
Plan and
implement programs, services and activities as designed/instructed by El Centro
Board.
·
Help
coordinate the COPA Bloomington Soccer Tournament in the fall
· Plan
and implement one health fair in spring
·
Provide
basic health prevention education on a range of topics, i.e. heart disease,
stroke, obesity, diabetes, etc.
·
Coordinate
screenings for: VIH, Diabetes, Lead and Blood pressure
·
Make
regular visits to area restaurants, community centers, churches, neighborhoods,
etc. to promote the services offered through El Centro Comunal Latino
·
Produce
Media Health Promotions for radio and newsletter
·
Monitor,
chart and evaluate all programs and fulfill reporting requirements for IMHC
Miscellaneous
·
Will be
required to travel to Indianapolis occasionally
·
Work will
occasionally happen on weekends and evenings
·
Will
support board with fundraising ideas.
·
Will attend
monthly board meetings and prepare to report data on CCL's reach (i.e., how
many people served, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must
have high school diploma or its equivalent, experience with the needs of Latinos,
and understanding of community-based, health, and other related services
available in Bloomington. Must be well-organized, and have strong
communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills plus some knowledge
of computer skills and knowledge of web-based applications. Must be able to
solve problems, exhibit cultural sensitivity, initiate activity, and
demonstrate leadership. Spanish/English bilingual candidate preferred.
Send Resume:
Resumes
and questions can be emailed to elcentrocomunal@gmail.com.
Deadline:
July
26, 2013
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