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Full Time 40 hours Range URC 211 Ctr Comm Health & Prevention
Responsibilities
GENERAL PURPOSE:
The Sr Public Health Project Specialist organizes, coordinates and supports county-wide efforts to improve the health of the community including The Monroe County Community Health Improvement Plan. This position coordinates a community health needs assessment every three years and manages a community team to implement strategies to address priority needs. This process is required of non-profit hospitals and the health department in Monroe County, and as such this position assures compliance to national and state regulations for UR Strong and UR Highland, including the involvement of the Center for Community Health & Prevention (CCHP). This work is done in collaboration with the faculty Director of Community Health Education and Policy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Planning and coordination of the efforts for interventions identified in the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). This may involve researching best-practices and evidence-based interventions, attending community meetings and forums, meeting with hospital champions to assure implementation, applying for grants and programs relevant to the implementation plan, and evaluation of the outcomes for quality improvement. Coordinate the progress on implementation, track and evaluate the projects, note barriers and successes to the team.
- Oversight of the creation of the Monroe County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) every three years in response to federal and state regulations for non-profit hospitals. The CHNA/CHIP requires population data analysis, priority assessment, community input and establishment of objectives and metrics. Report on CHNA/CHIP to hospital leadership teams. Maintains and implements compliance with annual reporting requirements to the state department of health and federal government through tax submissions. Assure dissemination of CHNA/CHIP to the public.
- Administration and coordination of the meetings and activities of the Community Health Improvement Workgroup (CHIW) which includes representatives from the hospitals, health department and prominent community organizations in collaboration with the Director. Establish an annual budget, invoice hospitals for resources, and manage the finances of the CHIW. Oversee a mini-grant process to provide funding for exceptional community-based proposals. Report on the progress of the mini-grantees and the CHIW to stakeholders.
- Provide leadership and content expertise to the Center for Community Health & Prevention (CCHP) for community health needs and emerging topics in community health. Connect CCHP directors to community-based agencies working in topic areas of interest. Inform CCHP faculty and staff of community initiatives such as the 1115 Waiver, Doula reimbursement changes, etc. Stay informed and involved with important community-based agencies and initiatives. Work with the Director to assist in the UR Strong community benefits reporting annually.
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree with major coursework in appropriate health, social science, public health, or closely related field required.
- Masters degree preferred.
- 3 years of related community and/or health experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Experience with community-based projects or research, project and team management required.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
- Solid computer skills with knowledge of word processing, database utilities, internet navigation, email, and database software required.
- Competencies and observable behaviors include problem-solving (analyzing communication flow and level of progress/cooperation) and a high degree of professionalism (quick responses to customer needs, rapid follow-through, punctuality, etc.) required.
- Must have independent transportation to various community-based agencies in and around Rochester, NY required.
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How To Apply
All applicants must apply online.
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Pay Range
Pay Range: $59218 - $82,867 Annually
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the jobs compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.