Social Services Specialist

Job Description

The Social Services Specialist provides administrative and operational support for maternal and child health initiatives within the Center. The position supports statewide programs and initiatives addressing social determinants of health among pregnant and postpartum women.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc meetings, including scheduling, agendas, meeting materials, minutes, and follow-up activities.
• communications, documentation, and action item tracking.
• Maintain committee membership records, appointment tracking systems, and related documentation.
• Provide administrative and operational support, including maintenance of records, tracking systems, survey operations support, and program documentation.
• Assist with survey administration activities and support quality assurance processes as directed.
• Support implementation of maternal health initiatives addressing social determinants of health, including housing-related programs for pregnant and postpartum women.
• Maintain participant, referral, voucher, and program tracking systems as applicable.
• Coordinate communications among healthcare providers, managed care organizations, community organizations, housing partners, state agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain organized filing systems, databases, tracking tools, and documentation repositories.
• Prepare correspondence, meeting materials, presentations, summaries, and other program-related documents.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure accurate and timely documentation of program activities.
• Assist with planning and coordination of stakeholder meetings, trainings, and program-related events.

Preferred Skillset and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Human Services, Health Administration, Public Administration, Sociology, Nursing, or a related field.
• Experience working in public health, healthcare, social services, maternal and child health, community-based programs, or related fields.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, meeting minutes, and professional correspondence.
• Experience coordinating meetings, stakeholder engagement activities, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Excel, and database or tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to evolving program needs.
• Experience working with diverse populations and community partners preferred.
• Experience supporting public health, healthcare, or social service programs preferred.