Basics DuPage Coordinator

Our Public Health Services Unit has added a new position to their team! In this role, you will be responsible for facilitating the activities and community outreach for community-based initiatives and coalitions. Work is distinguished by the ability to effectively communicate the goals and mission of the initiative in order to reach the identified objectives. This position will report directly to our Assistant Director of Community Health Resources.

• Collaborates with community partners to develop priorities and goals for various partnerships and initiatives.
• Acts as liaison between the Health Department and external partners to present and education on BASICS initiative.
• Partners with the internal health promotions team to develop outreach materials, social media messaging or digital advertising.
• Makes community presentations regarding BASICS DuPage goals and objectives.
• Seeks out grants and funding opportunities to support BASICS DuPage initiative.
• Acts as program manager for grant functions as assigned.
• Provides staff support for related advisory boards and coalitions.
• Monitors and analyzes program data and outcomes.
• Implements quality control processes.
• Develops recommendations to improve outcomes.
• Prepares regular status reports for related advisory boards and/or grant funding requirements.
• Tracks outcomes which may be submitted for research opportunities.
• Serves as the program liaison with external agencies and individuals.
• Maintains required training, licensure, and/or certification.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• Demonstrates independent judgment and discretion in making position related decisions.
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.

Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Education, or a related field and three years of applicable experience which included working on collaborative projects with community groups; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Good knowledge of theory and practices of public health administration, including evaluation and assessment; good knowledge of community supported resources, health care providers, organizations and systems; good knowledge of grant funding requirements, application processes and compliance procedures; good knowledge of Health Department operational procedures and policies.
Working skill in analyzing program effectiveness and recommending improvements; working skill in group facilitation and building consensus; working skill in applying project management methods and tools; working skill in developing and maintaining positive professional relationships with internal and external customers; working skill in verbal and written communication; working skill in operating a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment.Employment Type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)