Community Impact Director

Job Description

Job Description

The Health Partnership seeks a Community Impact Director who is a well-organized self-starter with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to social justice. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the Community Impact Director provides strategic direction and visionary leadership to the Community Impact team. With a strong focus on emotional intelligence and relational attunement, the Director fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and community partnership.

The successful candidate will exhibit the following:

• Culture Champion –  Commitment to The Health Partnership’s mission and a passion for improving community health and well-being

• Results Producer – A results-focused mindset with a proven track record of exceeding goals

• Agility – Ability to think strategically, foresee opportunities and challenges, and adapt as needed

• Strong Communicator – Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build trust and connect with diverse individuals and partner organizations 

• Organization – Exceptional capacity to manage multiple responsibilities, maintain accurate documentation, and follow through on program deliverables 

• Action Oriented – Comfortable navigating changing priorities, solving problems creatively, and taking initiative in a fast-paced environment

Supervision Received:

The Community Impact Director is supervised by the Executive Director.

Supervision Exercised:

The Community Impact Director oversees the Community Impact Manager, Health Coverage Program Manager, and the SHIE Project Manager.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Working true to our mission and vision, collaborate with executive team to set the strategic direction of THP.
2. Hire, coach, and develop staff to deliver on their key accountabilities with high levels of employee engagement and hold staff accountable to the implementation of the strategic plan.
3. Ensure long term financial stability of the Community Impact programs.
4. Increase positive impact in the community by developing collaborative partnerships across THP programs, the Community Impact team, and with community partners.
5. Lead Community Impact team in increasing health equity in the counties we serve.

Job Responsibilities:

Working true to our mission and vision, collaborate with the executive team to set the strategic direction of THP.

• Evaluate current programs, services, and partnerships by collecting and analyzing data to track outcome. Use data to implement and inform programs to ensure alignment with the strategic plan.
• Provide programmatic leadership for programs and activities in accordance with the strategic plan.
• Identify and support new opportunities for programmatic growth, in alignment with the strategic plan.
• Collaborate with Director of Direct Services to ensure program fidelity, effectiveness and sustainability
• Work with the executive team and board to define strategic priorities and focus areas.
• Regularly update the Strategic Plan to achieve goals.
• Serve as a bridge between executive leadership and leadership team.

Hire, coach, and develop staff to deliver on their key accountabilities with high levels of employee engagement and hold staff accountable to the implementation of the strategic plan.

• Oversee employee recruitment, onboarding, and retention processes.
• Supervise, mentor, and coach leadership team members, monitor staff schedules, provide individual and team supervision.
• Provide ongoing training opportunities for staff and support them in their professional growth.
• Ensure team members know and understand team objectives & expectations and work together to achieve them through strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Provide oversight of Community Impact team work, ensuring alignment with funders requirements.

Ensure long term financial stability of the Community Impact programs.

• Oversee program budget process, reporting, financial and fund development planning in partnership with the Executive Leadership Team.
• Assess annual and quarterly performance metrics to ensure alignment with the strategic plan and in adherence with program budget.
• Conduct budget reviews with the Leadership team as needed.
• Work closely with Grants Manager to track project milestones, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Assist Grants Manager in developing and implementing work plans for grant-funded projects.

Increase positive impact in the community by developing collaborative partnerships across THP programs, the Community Impact team, and with community partners.

• Identify new opportunities to partner with local and regional organizations and coalitions.
• Collaborate with Executive Leadership and Leadership team members to support internal programs.
• Collaborate with partner organizations to maintain inter-organization communication and cooperation.
• Support and conduct various presentations as necessary on behalf of the organization related to raising awareness and in seeking potential funding.
• Develop and maintain the NCCHP brand on all internal and external communications.
• Ensure cross-program collaboration in partnership with the Director of Direct Services.

Lead Community Impact team in increasing health equity in the counties we serve.

• Develop and facilitate/identify and host workshops on the social determinants of health, implicit bias, institutional racism, LGBTQIA, among others for staff and for community partners/members.
• Develop an issue-based advocacy program to increase information about our community members and clients served.
• Write a variety of different content to support communications and marketing efforts, including newsletters, website copy, brochures and press releases.
• Regularly review with the leadership team the effectiveness of workshops and presentations and adjust strategies based on feedback from participants.
• Work with the Executive team to identify organizational training with a focus on health equity, trauma-informed care. To better serve individuals with adverse experiences and from diverse populations.

The Role:

The Community Impact Director leads health equity efforts internally and externally in and across the greater Yampa Valley region. This position develops and delivers on health equity trainings, convenes community partners around community needs, creates opportunities for community engagement and strengthens health and wellbeing collaboration. This position requires strong leadership, meeting facilitation and project management skills, collaboration and empathy. A successful candidate will also bring organizational and management skills as well as innovation to ensure programs are fully supported to consistently deliver high quality services with impact and excellence.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree, with minimum of three years’ project management experience with progressive leadership development and supervisory experience. Experience in advancing the work around health equity and or social justice preferred.

General Requirements & Qualifications:

• Ability to problem solve with solid analytical skills, understanding of business process and systems optimization.
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders to achieve community goals.
• Ability to review data and make relevant management decisions.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues.
• Experience in conflict resolution, disciplinary process and workplace coaching.
• Preferred knowledge of healthcare delivery systems.
• Mathematical skills to understand budgets, calculate figures, percentages, and use basic algebra.
• High levels of organizational skills with a focus on problem solving, detail oriented and follow through.
• Skills in identifying and using data to enhance collaborative work.
• Competent with all Microsoft Office products and database applications.
• Experience in collaborative projects preferred.
• Passion for social justice and treating all with equal respect and dignity.
• Independent travel throughout the region, including during inclement weather.

Requirements:

• Must provide proof of a valid driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage totaling at least $300,000 per occurrence

Compensation:

This is a salaried, exempt position .

$75,000-$90,000 per year

Why Join The Health Partnership?

• Meaningful, community-centered work that directly impacts local residents.
• Collaborative and mission-driven team environment.
• Opportunity to improve access to care and health equity across Northwest Colorado.
• Flexible, relationship-focused work environment.
• Inclusive and supportive workplace culture.

Our Vision:

The Health Partnership is a trusted leader and community partner in helping all in the Yampa Valley have equitable access to health and well-being resources.

Our Misson:

To compassionately connect people to health and well-being resources so they can thrive.

Our Welcoming Work Culture:
The Health Partnership is proud to be a neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and culturally inclusive organization. We are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for people of all abilities, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds.