What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Coordinator, Hope Center, FT/Days position at Adventist Health?
Adventist Health Clear Lake is a 25-bed, critical access hospital serving Lake County with key service areas including 24-hour emergency care, imaging, intensive care, maternity, physical rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, surgery and 10 rural health clinics that provide behavioral health, cancer, dental, family medicine, OB/GYN, pediatrics, neurology, orthopedic and pain management to name a few. Home to Clear Lake, California’s largest natural freshwater lake, Lake County is a great place to live and work. From every corner, there are pristine views of gorgeous landscapes, beautiful mountains, valleys and rolling hills dotted with rows of vineyards and charming small towns. Located just two hours by car from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Valley or Pacific Coast, Clear Lake is a great place to be if you’re a weekend warrior.
Job Summary:
Responsible for administrative and professional duties that support childhood obesity prevention programs and other community health initiatives, as assigned. Responsible for day-to-day operations. Collaborates with Inland Hospital staff and community partners to advance policy and environmental changes that address healthy eating and active living through evidence-based strategies, programs and resources. Ensures program related activities are carried out successfully and in a timely manner. Serves as liaison to the greater community. Coordinates small program(s) with limited budget/impact.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Five years' relevant experience: Preferred
- Event/program planning and development experience: Preferred
Essential Functions:
- Collaborates with hospital staff, community sites and other personnel to support the implementation of evidence-based strategies and advancement of policy and environmental changes. Facilitates program work plan development, monitors progress to meet targeted goals and serves as liaison between obesity prevention programs and community organizations. Provides tools, resources, technical support and training to community and sector partners. Serves as a champion to implement obesity prevention programs and other community health initiatives, as assigned.
- Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of major events, annual health fairs and other community health programs and events, as assigned. Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills. Develops and uses survey tools to acquire relevant data that support program goals and health outcome measurements. Collects and analyzes project data and generates reports. Prepares written reports, minutes and other project-related correspondences for internal and external distribution. Participates in select work groups and committees.
- Communicates pertinent activities to directors, team leaders and other team members. Delivers timely responses or commitment to respond within specific time frames to all inquiries.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
