Community Health Facilitator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Community Health Facilitator

Pay Grade:

85


Department:

Health Department

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Director

Revision Date:

11/26/2024

POSITION SUMMARY

This permanent part-time position (32 hours/week) is responsible for facilitating the Community Health Improvement Plan's progress through community partners, and the Healthy Harvey Coalition and its corresponding Leadership Teams and subgroups, managing the Health Department's compliance to funders through reports and tracking, and assisting with internal policy revisions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.

• Collaborate with community organizations and agencies, safety organizations, and other health organizations in Harvey County and across Kansas to further the mission of increasing the health, safety, and success of all people in Harvey County.
• Maintain and build working knowledge of community engagement, relationships, and partnerships.
• Work closely with the Information/Community Outreach Specialist to evaluate areas of facilitation need in the County.
• Participate in the County's Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) processes. Align coalition work to identified health priorities of CHNA and action steps of CHIP with a focus on policy, systems and environmental change for longevity.
• Assist in sustainability planning, which may include grant writing, for the continued impact of the CHIP initiatives.
• Gain support in funding and other resources for the continuation, expansion, and sustainability of a healthier Harvey County.
• Facilitate, with the Healthy Harvey Coalition, the development and/or implementation of proven community-based strategies to address the CHIP and Social Determinants of Health.
• Encourage recruitment efforts and orientation of new community members of the coalition, Leadership Teams, and subgroups.
• Judiciously monitor grants for deliverables and fulfill reporting duties.
• Account for grant-hired parties' responsibilities.
• Monitor the budget of grant funding with the assistance of the Fiscal Management Coordinator.
• Track the outcomes and impact of partners and coalition activities to evaluate the benefits and return on investment for the people of Harvey County.
• Create a schedule to review department's internal policies working closely with assistant director and director.
• Review, suggest changes, and revise policies after supervisor approval.
• Maintain records (minutes, agendas, etc.) for coalition.
• Coordinate meetings and distribute minutes of the Healthy Harvey Coalition.
• Manage social media and website, including posts of meeting announcements, special events, and minutes as required.
• Ensure Open Records and Open Meeting Acts regulations are followed for appropriate department functions.
• Provide surge capacity to Public Health Emergency and Epidemiology for investigative work and community containment in a public health emergency or severe outbreak.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Sociology, Public Health, Community Development or related field with three (3) years' work in public health, community development or related experience/training.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

Works independently with general guidance from the Director to ensure coordination of objectives and priorities of the department. Works under the guidelines of various Federal and State governmental regulations as well as under the County's policies, procedures, municipal code, ordinances and various other regulations.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of community engagement and building partnerships.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations, and standards concerning the operation of the services associated with the Department.
• Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures of the County.
• Knowledge of community resources, and alternative care resources.
• Knowledge of legal requirements including privacy, confidentiality, and non-discrimination.
• Knowledge of the County and Department's operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, State, and Federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
• Knowledge of current office practices and procedures consistent for this position.
• Knowledge of computer software consistent for this position.
• Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives, and recommending methods, procedures, and techniques for resolution of issues.
• Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.
• Ability to adapt and take control of situations, engage volunteers in activities in a responsible manner.
• Ability to instruct and train in methods and procedures.
• Ability to organize, assign, and modify the work assignment of others, and (re)-establish priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical information and assure rights and privacy are protected at all times per HIPAA.
• Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and implement regulations, policies, procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and other department-specific documents.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
• Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems, and interpreting policies and regulations.
• Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports, and conversations, within the provisions of open records laws and other applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee's supervisor.

• Essential Physical Functions of the position are provided in the Functional Job Analysis Attachment.
• Ability to observe details at close range.
• Communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas so others understand.
• Work may have exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting as well as clinic settings.

Nothing in this job description limits management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.