Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
The Program Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of the Center for Key Populations (CKP) HRSA Funded QIF – TJI grant Program – “Women in Transition” (WIT). The Program Coordinator is the key liaison between the Department of Corrections (DOC) staff, potential patients, communities who receive services from the program, community collaborators, and community partner organizations, as well as CHCI staff; The PC will oversee development and implementation of the overall program, ensuring widespread dissemination of information and efficient enrollment, engagement, retention, and follow up for program participants by staff. The PC will work closely with the Director of CKP and the two CHW staff to complete data analysis, create methods of dissemination, and to use data and evaluation information to improve the quality of the program. The PC will also work closely with the CKP Evalaution Coordinator to design a Program Evaluation including all deliverables and outcome measurement.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop policies, procedures, manuals, and training as needed for specific workflows of the QIF – TJI grant program.
- Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements in accordance with the MOU with York Correctional Institute.
- Complete and monitor data entry, record keeping, and reporting for staff and patients.
- Conduct and maintain community outreach and collaboration with community organizations and partnerships and ensure effective coordination of all community referrals along with staff.
- Work with WIT staff to coordinate schedule of hours and services and arrange scheduling and work with DOC liaisons to provide services to as many participants as possible.
- Manage patient enrollment, engagement, retention and participation in follow up.
- Establish and maintain a community resource directory
- Assist with the facilitatation of regular meetings with staff and CKP leadership to ensure effective communication
- Supervise CHW staff in their work with soon to be or recently released individuals and provide all necessary support for staff.
- Assit to train staff at CHCI about the WIT program and how patients can obtain needed services.
- Maintain comprehensive records for staff training including professional development opportunities and updated program information.
- Coordiante on-going evaluation meetings and facilate participation of all WIT staff in the design and implementation of a comprehensive evaluation plan and deliverables.
- Plan and implement community events to promote services of WIT Program.
- Work in collaboration with CHC staff to identify sustainability plans for WIT Program while also working toward on-going future funding.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALITFICATIONS AND PREFERRED SKILLS
- BA/BS in Human Services or related field preferred
- Prior experience working with community agencies and programs
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Strong oral and written skills are required.
- Demonstrates ability to work cooperatively with providers and agencies
- Must have excellent attention to detail
- Prior experience in providing services to bicultural individuals/families desired
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and maintain deadlines
- Working knowledge of the program, its target populations and additional resources available in the community
- CHC requires as a condition of employment current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED (CPR/FPR/AED) certification. The only acceptable alternative is current American Heart Association BLS/AED for Healthcare Providers certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position requires some physical exertion, mostly in support of groups in a program area.
Work is both remote, office-based and community-based
WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS
Full-Time, 40 hours a week with evenings and/or weekends required based on program needs. Ability to travel to locations as deemed necessary
Confidentiality of Information
Confidentiality of business information is a requirement. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies
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Organization Information:
Additional Job Description
The Moses/Weitzman Health System is a global leader addressing challenges faced by organizations caring for the poor and diverse populations, and is home to programs focusing on education, research, and process improvement support for safety net providers. The system delivers primary care to more than 150,000 patients in Connecticut, and extends access to specialty care for more than 2.5 million individuals across the U.S. It is a national accrediting body for organizations training advanced practice providers, and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants in multiple states. As an incubator for new ideas in areas including social justice, the environment, and social determinants of health, the MWHS is addressing challenges faced by providers caring for underserved communities, creating innovative and impactful initiatives led by nationally and internationally recognized experts. As it forges pathways into the future of primary care, the MWHS honors Lillian Reba Moses (1924-2012), a granddaughter of slaves, and Gerard (Gerry) Weitzman (1938-1999), whose ancestors escaped pogroms in Eastern Europe. Their vision and commitment to justice and equity in healthcare is the foundation upon which the Moses/Weitzman Health System was built.
Location:
Community Health Center of New London
City:
New London
State:
Connecticut
Time Type:
Full time
Top Skills
What We Do
Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC). CHC is one of the country’s most creative and dynamic providers of primary medical, dental and mental health services to the uninsured and underinsured. We are one of the leading health-care providers in the state of Connecticut, providing comprehensive primary care services in medicine, dentistry, and behavioral health. With more than 145,000 active patients, CHC is the health care home that works to keep our patients—and our communities—healthy. We go beyond the traditional health services to bring care wherever our patients and clients are, using innovative service delivery models and state of the art technology. We use the latest treatments and technologies within the Patient-Centered Medical Home Model (PCMH) to care for our growing patient base.
We also are engaged in practice transformation work around the country through our Weitzman Institute and affiliates: National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium, the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement, and ConferMED.
