Area VP Community Development

JOB SUMMARY: The Area Vice President Community Development provides leadership and coordination of company access and development functions in assigned locations. This position will develop and implement community engagement strategies that will help further the Bristol Hospice mission. The Area VP Community Development will monitor and analyze location development activity through the development of reports against established goals. This position will be responsible for the development of people in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with referral sources within the Community that Bristol Hospice serves. The Area Vice President Community Development will be responsible for the development of front-line staff in responding to customer and Community needs regarding Community education as it relates to the hospice philosophy of care and delivery of services.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Support initial business development for new startups and acquisitionsConduct market research and outreach for new marketsConduct negotiations with health plans and other large referral sourcesAssist in directing and coordinating company access and development functionsProvide coaching and support to Executive Directors regarding the HTS and CL positions in all locations, monitor performance through utilization of CRM, Admission and UTAR reporting tools and make recommendations for success to Executive DirectorDirect and oversee the company outreach efforts to identify and develop new referral sources for Hospice servicesResearch and develop strategies and plan which identify opportunities for growth of Bristol hospice and homecare servicesAnalyze and evaluate the effectiveness of development methods, costs, and results; report outcomes to the Division PresidentAssist locations in coordinating public events as well as communication effortsAssist in development of new projects and proposalsAssist in the planning and development of company sales and communication materialsRepresent the company at various community and/or business meetings to promote the companyAssist locations in preparation, issuance, and delivery of development materials, exhibits and promotion programsPromote positive relations with partners, vendors, hospitals, physicians, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and all other hospice referral sourcesRecommend updates to access and outreach policies and procedures to enhance operationsWork with Executive Team to develop strategic marketing and business plans for Bristol Hospice programsProvide feedback in recruiting, training, and evaluating Hospice Liaisons and Hospice Transition SpecialistsResponsible for developing and increasing the access to Bristol Hospice services in all areas being served and those yet to be served.Responsible for on site development of new service areas and locations.Other duties as assignedREQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Must have a bachelor’s degree in marketing or a health-related field preferredMust have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in strategic planning and executionMust possess knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and managementMust have experience in planning sales strategies, advertising campaigns and successful public relations effortsREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Must possess professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsMust possess the ability to motivate teams to work synergistically and increase access to the hospice benefitMust possess the ability to participate in and facilitate group meetingsMust possess strong abilities in Excel utilized in generating reports, tables, graphs and spreadsheets; strong abilities in Microsoft Word, PPT and SharepointMust possess the knowledge and skills of Website and Social media messagingOTHER REQUIREMENTS:Must be flexible in work scheduleWORK ENVIRONMENT:Must comply with company policies, procedures and processes in addition to Hospice rules and regulationsMust comply with harassment and discrimination policiesMust foster good working relationshipsMust be able to read, write and speak in EnglishMust be able to travel up to 90% of the time with or without notice by automobile and planeMust be dependable and flexible in work scheduleMust be a licensed driver with licensed automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working orderMust be willing to submit to a criminal background check as well as a drug/alcohol screening upon hire and periodically thereafterPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:Must be able to read and follow instructions, as requiredRepetitive motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingersProlonged periods of sitting and viewing computer screensMust be able to lift up to 20 lbs. with or without assistanceMust be able to hear and see with or without aidWill be subject to enclosed spaces such as airplanesMay be subject to adverse weather conditionsMay be required to walk on uneven surfacesWorking conditions are normal for an office environmentWork may require occasional weekend and/or evening work #J-18808-Ljbffr Bristol Hospice Llc