Program Coordinator - IPMH

Equal Opportunity Employer

The mission of the Health Federation of Philadelphia is to promote community health by advancing access to high-quality, integrated, comprehensive health and human services. We believe in and are firmly committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status.  This commitment applies to all aspects of the Health Federation of Philadelphia’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promotion.

JOB SUMMARY

Integrated Peer Models for Health Program (IPMH) is an established program of the Health Federation of Philadelphia that’s funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to utilize and support Community Health Workers (CHWs) in serving populations facing multiple barriers to health and wellbeing, including behavioral health challenges, social drivers of health, and chronic disease, within the North Philadelphia Health Enterprise Zone (HEZ).

The Program Coordinator will work with the IPMH Program Director and partners on the next iteration of this grant and will play an important role in supporting all aspects of the program’s administration and implementation. Program activities will include leading work with partner organizations on the utilization of Connect4health, a resource and referral platform, coordinating professional development activities for our CHW and Supervisor learning collaboratives, and managing the roll out of a new CHW direct-service initiative, hiring CHWs to support behavioral health needs within partner organizations under the direction of the Program Director.

To be successful, this individual must be: a reliable, self-starter with strong project coordination, organization, administration, and communication skills, who is collaborative, and adept at learning new processes and technologies.

This position is full-time and supported by grant funding for the next 2-years.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Implement project activities in collaboration with Project Director and partner organizations, including CHW hiring, and onboarding processes
  • Serve as a trusted touchpoint for project CHWs by providing regular check-ins to support the successful integration of CHWs into partner activities
  • Coordinate and participate in engaging and robust trainings, in collaboration with the Program Director, colleagues, partner organizations, learning collaborative members, and trainers      
  • Oversee all learning collaborative session administration, including registration and follow up: Create and send out invitations/registration forms, evaluations, and participation certificates, as well as timely emails to participants and consultants ahead of and following learning collaborative sessions.
  • Lead Connect4health trainings with Connect4health partners and community organizations
  • Increase the visibility and effective use of the findhelp/Connect4health platform across local community-based organizations focused on the North Philadelphia Health Enterprise Zone
  • Lead Connect4health platform engagement and utilization activities with primary partner organizations, including the creation and distribution of a Connect4health partner newsletter
  • Contribute to program planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and improvement activities
  • Represent the Health Federation of Philadelphia in internal and external meetings/calls and regional collaboratives
  • Document minutes and manage partner follow up communications

Education:  Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Health or other relevant study areas preferred, or Undergraduate degree with required skills and experience. 

Skills/Experience

  • 3+ years of experience doing project coordination or administrative work
  • Experience working with or as a Community Health Worker or Peer Specialist in a clinical or community-based organization, or deep knowledge of Community Health Work and/or behavioral health strongly preferred
  • Some supervisory or ’lead’ experience preferred
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, with a background in interacting with diverse people and organizations
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Thorough attention to detail and organization skills are critical
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly and flexibly learn new processes and technologies
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Suite, Google (e-mail, calendar, Drive), and other platforms, as needed
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently

Work Environment:  The Program Coordinator will work in a 60/40 hybrid format (60% of the time in-office and 40% of the time virtual) and will report to the Health Federation of Philadelphia, 123 S. Broad Street, Suite 650, Philadelphia, PA 19109. Various meetings and training will be scheduled off-site throughout the city of Philadelphia. 

Position Type and Work Schedule:  Full Time, 37.5 hours per week. Typical hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, but candidate must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including periodic evenings and weekends, as needed, with notice. Flex office schedule options available with supervisor approval.

Continued funding for this project is not guaranteed.

Travel:  Some local travel to meetings and events at various sites may be required each month.  Candidate must be able to effectively travel within Philadelphia and surrounding counties, either via public transportation and/or in own vehicle. 

Physical Demands: This position requires someone who can transport materials and move equipment or supplies weighing up to 30 lbs.

Salary and Benefits: $55,000/year.  Our employees are our most valuable resource, so we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which can include:

  • Medical with vision benefits
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life, AD&D Insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan, with a company contribution
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal and holiday
  • Employee Assistance Program

Eligibility and participation is handled consistent with the plan documents and HFP policy. 

DISCLAIMER

The Health Federation reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Company desires. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, responsibilities and/or skills to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied, or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.