Project Coord Community Health

General Summary of Position
Assists with the overall operations of Population and Community Health programming including planning, communication, logistics, implementation, and documentation. Will work closely with staff across the organization, system, and community, including but not limited to government agencies, faith-based institutions, and non-profit organizations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
• Builds and maintains relationships with community partners.
• Staffs community events and activities as needed.
• Collects, tracks and reports information about the community and community health programming and community benefits.
• Facilitates health/wellness/fitness programming as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Develops and maintains procedural and training manuals for programs, equipment and facility maintenance protocols and scheduling.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Assists in the selection, training, orienting and assignment of volunteers for community events. May assist with development of standards of performance management planning.
• Participates in the planning, execution, and analysis of community health needs assessments.
• Plans, manages, and documents community health event logistics with multiple stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. required

Experience

• Participation with a community health organization. experience as a lay facilitator in health/wellness programs. preferred
• 1-2 years 2 years related experience required and

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification as lay facilitator in health, wellness, fitness Upon Hire preferred and
• Must obtain lay facilitator certification within 6 months of hire. within 180 Days required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Teaching skills to promote healthy behavior change.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel software applications.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
• Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.