Community Mobilization Coordinator - Chicago, United States - Cook County Health & Hospitals System

Cook County Health & Hospitals System

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Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION COORDINATOR

Job Number:
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Job Posting: May 13, 2024, 2:05:05 PM
Closing Date: May 27, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Full-time
Shift Start Time: 8:00 A

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Shift End Time:
4:00 P.M.

Posting Salary:

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Organization:
Health and Hospital Systems

LOCATION:
JOHN H STROGER JR HOSPITAL

Department:
Behavioral Health
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

Job Summary

In alignment with the vision of the Cook County Health (CCH), this position will be responsible for cultivating relationships with community and working with community-based organizations (CBOs) to advance community behavioral health solutions and health equity.

Typical Duties

Codesigns community and/or worker centered bidirectional, collaborative systems with partners.
Oversees activities of a select number of CBOs to ensure alignment and advancement towards successful implementation of initiative objectives and fiscal compliance.

CBOs may be awarded funding to:

Conduct effective behavioral health education and outreach efforts to priority communities and populations.
Provide resources to support residents with health and wellness.
Address other social and economic impacts, such as housing instability and lack of food.
Formalize with CCH ways in which the department works handinhand with community.
Provides or coordinates technical assistance to CBOs (e.g., related to communications, reporting, evaluation, etc.).
Ensures CBOs effectively implement communications and media plan.
Develops and presents materials to local government, community institutions and other key organizations to raise awareness and support for the initiative and related activities.
Creates content and/or materials (e.g., fact sheet, resource materials) to support communication efforts.
Tracks ways in which CBOs are advancing health equity. Manage project databases for monitoring and evaluation purposes; prepare reports as needed.
Works with CCH staff and communitybased organizations to ensure successful, coordinated and timely implementation of the initiative.
Supports daytoday project operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Two (2) years of experience managing a program in community health and health promotion (experience may include the span of an internship)
Proficient in using Microsoft Office programs
Must be able to work flexible hours outside of a usual day shift schedule that may include evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Health, Public Administration, Social Work or other related field from an accredited college or university

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Knowledge and understanding of principles of health communication, including social marketing and determinants of community health and how to build local capacity.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to plan, coordinate and manage with strong organizational skills
Ability to cultivate and manage key relationships/stakeholders, as well as lead and facilitate group process
Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to build a logical approach to address problems or opportunities
Ability to manage the situation at hand by drawing on own knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources.
Ability to maintain a positive outlook, motivate self and team to work constructively under pressure
Ability to respond resourcefully when challenges arise and accept responsibility for actions, learning and change
Ability to direct and manage change
Demonstrated commitment to health equity and social justice.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Program
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Physical and Environmental Demands
This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements.

This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures:

complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

**The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by peo