Program Manager I - Ped HE Equity-Spec Proj - Start Immediately

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Health Equity and in collaboration with the Pediatric Medical Director, the Program Manager of Pediatric Health Equity & Special Projects will manage assigned early childhood initiatives including programs that empower families to address early childhood drivers of health by supporting program development, implementation and sustainability. Early childhood initiatives include but not limited to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) for both children and adults, Early Developmental Screenings and Interventions, and Maternal Depression Screenings. In addition, the Program Manager of Pediatric Health Equity & Special Projects will support the incorporation of CARE Communication Skills, Resiliency Skills, Empathic Inquiry and Motivational Interviewing in employee trainings and patient health education classes. The program manager will also support NEVHC strategic planning, annual reports and board presentations.

1. Minimally a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education or related field and a Master’s degree in Public Health preferred

2. At least two years’ experience in health education/public health preferred, including experience with curriculum development.

3. A working knowledge of Public Health and i2i Tracks

4. Thorough working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and contemporary general office practices and procedures.

5. Math skills sufficient to prepare routine spreadsheets, calculate/balance invoices/expense reports, and budgets.

6. Excellent leadership skills.

7. Demonstrated supervisory skills sufficient to supervise early childhood initiatives.

8. Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.), electronic health record systems, i2i Tracks, and database systems.

9. Typing/data entry skills sufficient to meet production requirements.

10. Effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and others.

11. Very effective oral and written communications skills including public speaking experience.

12. Effective work organization skills.

13. Ability to work effectively as a team player.

14. Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment.

15. Sensitivity to the different cultures represented among members and staff.

16. Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate with others in a professional and caring manner including sensitivity with individuals from diverse cultures and lifestyles.

17. Demonstrated ability to set priorities for tasks to work effectively in spite of interruptions and under minimal supervision. Self-starter, reliable and dependable.

18. Demonstrated proficiency with the electronic health record database within three months of attending training session(s).

19. Fluency in English (speak, read and write).

20. Fluency in Spanish (speak, translate, read and write).

21. Ability to solve problems and make routine recommendations.

22. Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality about health care and other patient/client information.

23. Current California driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage and a driving record acceptable to the NEVHC’s insurance carrier (if required to drive on the job).

Northeast Valley Health Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Northeast Valley Health Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.