Health Promotion Coordinator - Health Androscoggin

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Position Summary : The general function and responsibility of this per diem professional position is to coordinate health promotion program activities of Healthy Androscoggin. This may include, but is not limited to, coordination of physical activity initiatives; nutrition initiatives; tobacco prevention initiatives; substance abuse prevention initiatives; cultural competency; and childhood lead poisoning prevention initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities : Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas : 1. Implements and evaluates objectives outlined in grant workplans.2. Works collaboratively with all Healthy Androscoggin staff across topic areas.3. Plans and implements culturally competent wellness / education initiatives.4. Works with the Healthy Androscoggin Management and Grant Coordinator to develop and monitor project budgets and to spend resources accordingly and appropriately.5. Attends appropriate community partner meetings and networks with local employers / partners as appropriate.6. Provides outreach and education to local businesses, organizations and partners on a regular basis to share materials on various Healthy Androscoggin topic areas as needed.7. Keeps informed of appropriate legislation and policies and serves as a legislative advocate on matters for the coalition.8. Maintains positive working relationships with local businesses, agencies (including hospitals and other health care and social service organizations), municipal governments, schools, law enforcement, businesses and other work sites, civic and community groups, media, parents, youth and other community members. Networks on local and state level.9. Utilizes appropriate tools and resources to offer technical assistance and resources to community partners including worksites, municipal governments, schools, law enforcement, etc. to assist in the promotion of healthy lifestyles, and the implementation of appropriate health related policies and environmental change.10. Participates in community-wide planning processes as directed by the Executive Director, Health Promotion Manager, or Substance Abuse Prevention Manager.11. Collects and enters evaluation data and authors timely programmatic reports into evaluation systems as required. Shares evaluation data with coalition members and community partners.12. Assists Executive Director, Health Promotion Manager, and Substance Abuse Prevention Manager with grant writing as needed.13. Performs other duties as assigned by the Healthy Androscoggin Management Team14. Customer Service : Interacts with all individuals in a consistent manner, providing attention, support, and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional personal service.a. Maintains a pleasant and helpful demeanor, and presents a professional appearance toward all internal and external customers at all times.b. Consistently initiates interaction to provide assistance to individuals who may not be direct customers of the employee (i.e. asks patients who appear to be lost if they need assistance in finding their way).c. Takes appropriate action to recover from a service difficulty, ensuring that the necessary action is taken to affect a resolution to the customer's problem.d. Conducts all work activities with respect for coworkers, including the maintenance of a pleasant and professional environment, fostering calmness during stressful situations.e. Interacts with supervisory personnel in a professional, supportive and courteous manner, venting emotions appropriate to time and place.f. Demonstrates a commitment to service by consistent attendance and punctuality, scheduling absences according to departmental requirements, and incurring unplanned absences only when unavoidable circumstances exist.

Organizational Requirements : 15. Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.16. Completes annual education requirements.17. Maintains regulatory requirements.18. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.19. Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.20. Completes in services and returns in a timely fashion.21. Attends annual review and department in services, as scheduled.22. Attends at least 20 staff meetings annually, reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes.23. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.24. Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.25. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.26. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.27. Confidentiality : Maintains confidentiality of information at all times.a. Consistently maintains confidentiality of all information gained during the course of employment, respecting the privacy of others.b. Understands and maintains the confidentiality of information communicated directly from the supervisor, including discussions of a counseling nature.c. Follows policies and procedures related to medico legal matters, including confidentiality, amendments of medical records, patient rights, medical records as legal evidence and informed consentd. Copies records according to policy, assuring the appropriateness of the individual requesting information from the record prior to copying, faxing, or phoning any portion of the record.28. Safety : Demonstrates an understanding of fire and electrical safety, infection control, body mechanics, and related areas, as appropriate to position.a. Attends mandatory in-services on fire safety, electrical safety, infection control, and body mechanics. Successfully completes competency-based training in each area.b. Follows all employee health procedures, incident reporting, and infection control requirements at all times, as appropriate to the position.c. Uses proper body mechanics at all times as required by the physical demands of the position.d. Maintains a safe work environment and performs duties of the position in a manner consistent with ensuring the safety of self and others.e. Identifies safety needs in areas outside own work environment, recommending corrective action as appropriate.29. Expense Control : Performs job duties in a manner that maximizes expense control.a. Uses supplies, equipment, and utilities in an expeditious mannerb. Consistently recommends methods to control costs while maintaining a high degree of customer service.c. Performs job tasks efficiently and effectively resulting in no unplanned overtime.

Regulatory Requirements : Experience in health education preferred. Experience preferred in : community organizing, cultural competency, working with multicultural individuals and organizations, and health education. The successful candidate must be able to work independently, objectively analyze programs and problem solve. The following skills are also needed : excellent written and verbal communication, strong interpersonal skills, computer skills, group-facilitation, and ability to pay close attention to detail. Ability to speak multiple languages required.

Language Skills :

• Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Additional languages required

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If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!