Community Health Outreach Coordinator - Clinton, United States - MEDSTAR HEALTH

MEDSTAR HEALTH
MEDSTAR HEALTH
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Clinton, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for a Community Health Outreach Coordinator to join our team


The Community Health Outreach Coordinator will play a pivotal role in supporting the Healthy Start Program in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Under the direction of the Director of Population and Community Health, the coordinator will be responsible for various tasks such as grant management, maternal health education, and outreach organization aimed at enhancing community health and well-being as well as teaching perinatal health classes and programs.


Primary Duties:


  • Responsible for managing the programs and events calendar. Develop, implement, and oversee the Healthy Start Program in accordance with grant guidelines.
  • Obtains appropriate staffing for programs and events. Oversee the accurate and timely entry of data related to program activities.
  • Develop and deliver educational materials and resources related to women's health issues. Leads grantfunded projects as assigned. Serves as lead educator for maternal and child health programming.
  • Program Support
  • Coordinates and assists with department and hospital projects to address maternal and child health. Develops and assists with community activities to address social determinants of health. Identifies community groups and organizations for potential partnerships in community consortia and maternal and child health initiatives. Attend HRSA meetings and meetings of community partners as assigned.
Maintains comprehensive data tracking, including preparing and tracking correspondence, grant monthly and annual reports, documents, contracts, and payments
Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Community Health, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field.-
  • Working experience in community health or health education.-
  • Certified Health Education Specialist preferred.-
  • Master's degree preferred.-
  • Project management within a healthcare environment preferred.-
  • Experience teaching in a group setting preferred.
    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered.

We live up to this promise through:
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Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
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Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
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Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
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More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.


About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research.

Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation.

As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team.

Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.

It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.

We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.

MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citiz
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