Sr. Program Development Specialist

Description

Central Coast Salary Range:  $84,877 - 123,072

Job Summary:

This position supports the Program Development and Health Equity Department by developing strong, productive partnerships with community-based organizations, providers, and local government agencies to support the development and implementation of new programs and initiatives that advance health equity and improve member experience.  This position is responsible for implementing grants programs in alignment with approved framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. This position also serves as the team leader for various Program Development & Health Equity programs and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent CenCal Health in community workgroups and collaboratives to support implementation of CalAIM incentive programs.

• Represent CenCal Health on boards, committees, task forces of community-based organizations and coalitions that promote health equity, and member health and well-being. 

• Responsible for relationship-building efforts through networking at meetings, both led by other organizations and those led by CenCal Health.

• Collaborate with community partners to identify opportunities in developing programs that will improve the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve by identifying, understanding, and addressing Social Determinants of Health.

• Build CenCal Health’s community presence by attending and staffing sponsored events, charity/fund-raising luncheons, galas, street fairs, community health events, etc., other functions as needed.

• Develop & give presentations and trainings on Program Development and Health Equity programs and initiatives, including CalAIM incentive programs, health equity, member experience, and Community Reinvestment Program.

• Plan, initiate, implement, and monitor programs and initiatives aimed at advancing health equity, such as CalAIM incentive programs and Community Reinvestment Programs.

• Manage all aspects of grant program, including processing applications, communicating with applicants/grantees, preparing funding agreements, tracking all grant awards, ensuring compliance with program and funding requirements, monitoring grantee performance, and reporting on outcomes and impact.

• Support the Funding Committee by preparing written summaries and analysis of grant proposals, preparing presentations, and making recommendations based on established criteria.

• Gain understanding of unmet needs of our members, providers, and community partners through the development of surveys, presentation of programs performed by “like” organizations, etc.

• Serve as team leader in assigned projects and initiatives.

• Collaborate with Program Development and Health Equity Director in training staff, implementing best practices, and driving process improvement.

• Develop Policies & Procedures and Desk Level Procedures (SOPs) for all programs within the position’s purview.

• Conduct complex data analysis to provide insight into the member experience, evaluate program outcomes, and inform decision-making.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Required:

• Knowledge and experience in working with vulnerable communities.

• Strong program and project management skills.

• Skilled at monitoring programs consistent with funding requirements.

• Ability to lead teams and projects

• Skilled in grants management

• Skills to facilitate group discussion and meetings.

• Skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Skills to established and maintain trusting partnerships with community stakeholders.

• Ability to present information on health equity, social determinants of health, CalAIM, and other topics as assigned.

• Skilled at creating, preparing, and presenting to diverse audiences.

• Ability to work effectively in teams, and to serve as team lead as assigned.

• Excellent analytical and organizational techniques.

• Skilled at preparing complete and accurate written reports.

• Strong data analysis skills

• Ability to critically evaluate data and information to inform decision-making.

• Skilled in developing Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.

• Ability to interpret and apply provisions of Federal, State, and local legislation, rules, and regulation pertinent to the administration of new programs and initiatives.

• Skilled at demonstrating objectivity and evidence-based reasoning.
  Preferred:

• Knowledge of community relations, Public Health and Population Health frameworks

• Experience in process improvement

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Communications, Public Health, or a related field

• Minimum of five (5) years professional experience in program development or administration of complex programs and projects.

• Experience in Medi-Cal and the public health care system and managed care knowledge is desirable.  

• Experience with leading teams and projects.

Salary : $84,877 - $123,072