Vp Of Equity Jobs

Company Profile:

Founded in 1971, HealthPoint is a non-profit community-based, community-supported, and community-governed large Federally Qualified Health Center in King County, Washington. At HealthPoint, we believe everyone deserves great care, and we are dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. HealthPoint employs over 1,200 staff to deliver care to 100,000 patients annually.

Over the past five decades, HealthPoint has continuously invested in new facilities, expanding programs and services, and recruiting expert providers to enhance the quality of care. Today, HealthPoint has 20 locations offering a broad array of services. Patients benefit from a coordinated whole-person primary care model that includes medical care, dental care, naturopathic medicine, behavioral health care, and pharmacy services. In addition, HealthPoint has an integrated focus on the Social Determinants of Health and offers a robust care support program focusing on patients’ social needs and helping them obtain additional resources they need to support their health. Review our 2022 Community Report for additional information.

https://www.healthpointchc.org/2022

VP of Equity Role:

HealthPoint is seeking a Vice President of Equity to establish a vision that embeds anti-racist and pro-equity strategies across the organization’s work in patient care, as an employer, and as a community health partner in the region. The VP of Equity reports to the CEO and is a senior leadership team member. HealthPoint leaders care deeply about inclusion and staff well-being and seek an experienced anti-racist and pro-equity practitioner to act as a thought partner amongst leaders in this role. A significant area of success for the incumbent will be establishing an anti-racist/pro-equity governance structure supporting long-term equity strategy development and program management.

This is the perfect role for an anti-racist/pro-equity leader with a strong strategic mindset and a commitment to ensuring HealthPoint is a great place to work and a great place to receive care. HealthPoint seeks a professional capable of applying an anti-racist and pro-equity lens to HealthPoint’s environmental landscape, which encompasses partnering with HealthPoint leaders and staff across the enterprise to shape and drive outcomes. The most competitive applicants will have proven ability to influence systems change and ensure anti-racist and pro-equity best practices are integrated across administration, operations, and organizational policy.

The successful candidate for this opportunity will have experience in the following areas:

• Leading as an aware practitioner: A strategic equity practitioner with a robust understanding of the social determinants of health amongst the people and communities served by HealthPoint will bring a strategic approach to addressing healthcare disparities in partnership with other leaders.

• Leading as a culture carrier: Courage to navigate challenges in developing and implementing sound anti-racist and pro-equity work in an enterprise-level organization. Skilled in navigating the nuances between systems, people, and communities.

• Participating as an effective collaborator: A connector who fosters collaboration amongst leaders and staff and ensures their voices are considered in the planning and execution of anti-racist/pro-equity strategy development and outcomes.

• Active advocacy: A policy developer eager to work with leaders and internal teams across the organization to ensure anti-racist/pro-equity policy and practice is clearly defined and reflected in the work of HealthPoint staff.

• Caring community partner: Focused leader capable of bringing a values-based anti-racist/pro-equity perspective to enhance existing external partnerships while developing new partnerships.

Other duties and responsibilities….

You’ll leverage your experience in the anti-racist and pro-equity learning and development space to grow a continuous learning and development strategy for HealthPoint staff. You’ll use your skills as a culture strategist to design and partner with others in developing programs and initiatives to support and improve upon inclusion and belonging across HealthPoint worksites.

You’ll serve alongside leaders and staff to shape and drive anti-racist/pro-equity strategies which align with HealthPoint’s values. You’ll act as a convener, proactively consulting others and working to spark meaningful discussions while fostering lasting internal and external partnerships which align HealthPoint’s anti-racist/pro-equity values to strategic outcomes and community needs. The ideal candidate is a focused leader curious about staff well-being and points of view and will creatively leverage staff voices in new ways.

HealthPoint seeks a team player motivated to partner with the VPs of Population Health, Community Engagement and External Relations, and Talent Management to bring about individual and collective equity outcomes for HealthPoint. This role requires an aware and experienced practitioner eager to work with other leaders to ensure HealthPoint executes sound equity and inclusion strategy. Additionally, the leader in this role drives approaches to workforce, healthcare, and community partnership planning and execution in keeping with equity and inclusion best practices.

In this role, you’ll use your creativity to support talent pipeline development in partnership with HealthPoint’s Talent Acquisition team to identify long-term planning and partnership opportunities with schools and community-based organizations. You’ll partner with the VP of Community Engagement to expand outreach and impact among community partners, work to scale current initiatives, and act as a willing partner amongst the community health center network. You’ll help develop new initiatives and services informed by patients, community partners, and staff.

Requirements:

In addition to the profile elements addressed above, the ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following technical abilities:

• Data-driven Management
• Consultation
• Strategy, Planning, and Execution
• Program Management
• Restorative Practice
• Organizational Change Management
• Anti-Racism Policy Development
• Project Management

Professionals with experience developing equity strategies in a large healthcare organization or similar fields such as public health, government, education, retail, hospitality, non-profit, technology, aerospace, engineering, transportation, sports management, and marketing are encouraged to apply.

If your experience or qualifications differ from what’s listed above and you believe you would be successful in this role, please address this in your cover letter.

TO APPLY:

Email your resume and cover letter to Bobby Humes at [email protected] with the subject “ATTN: VP of Equity.” For questions, call (253) 283-4248.

This is an open/continuous process; application packets are reviewed upon arrival. It is in the best interest of the parties to apply early.

LIVING AND WORKING IN WESTERN WASHINGTON

HealthPoint staff clinics across the greater Seattle area in a beautiful, diverse, and opportunity-rich region. Western Washington is renowned for its stunning landscapes, including the majestic Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges, picturesque islands, and the iconic Puget Sound. Outdoor recreational opportunities are abundant, from hiking and skiing to sailing and kayaking, making it a paradise for nature enthusiasts.

Seattle, the largest city in the region, is a thriving tech hub, with numerous major tech companies, including Amazon and Microsoft, calling it home. There is a vibrant tapestry of communities and experiences in this region. Seattle is known for its diverse population, vibrant arts scene, and progressive values. The area celebrates cultural festivals, hosts world-class museums, theaters, and music venues, and boasts a rich culinary scene that reflects a variety of international flavors.

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WELLNESS AND SUPPORT

To support staff in overall well-being, some of the support HealthPoint provides include:

• A holistic staff wellness program that offers individualized activities, one-on-one coaching, and $300 in rewards.

HEALTH INSURANCE

HealthPoint provides eligible employees with medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage as early as the first of the month following 30 days after employment.

EDUCATION & CAREER GROWTH

To support our staff in growing their skills and advancing their careers, some of the support HealthPoint provides include:

• Leadership development courses and drop-in classes through our HealthPoint University program

WORK & LIFE BALANCE

HealthPoint offers:

• Options for working remotely in a hybrid capacity.
• Up to 8 paid holidays per year and 3 additional floating holidays.
• A sabbatical program for employees with 3+ years of tenure.
• Generous paid time off starting at 17 days/year.