Trinity Health

Program Director for Community Health & Wellbeing


PayCompetitive
LocationHartford/Connecticut
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 00590164

      Employment Type:

      Full time

      Shift:

      Day Shift

      Description:

      Based out of Saint Francis, will have oversight of Community Outreach for Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA

      Position Purpose

      Ensures that the region is fulfilling its commitment to promote optimal health for those communities we serve by connecting social and clinical care, addressing social needs, dismantling systemic racism and reducing health inequities. This position sets strategy, leverages resources and partnerships focusing on those who are poor and vulnerable, and addressing the social influencers of health. This position provides oversight of direct service community health programs operated in safety net clinics and clinical personnel staffing programs, and acts as a liaison to community agencies in determining community needs. In addition, this role requires strong collaboration with community-based organizations, city officials and state agencies.

      What you will do

      • Directs personnel, operational and financial activities over multiple sites, inclusive of clinical staff working under community health programs

      • Identify and implement programs and services to support vulnerable populations through wrap around social and clinical care integration

      • Oversee staffing and teambuilding activities-- develop, coach, mentor and motivate colleagues

      • Ensure compliance with established federal guidelines, Hospital, personnel policies when operating the safety net clinics

      • Develop goals, objectives, plans and budgets for all programs within CHWB to ensure continued quality of services through planning across the region with other functional areas

      • Oversee measurable community health improvement plans and implementation strategies that align with the community health needs assessment and Trinity Health strategic plan

      • Identify funding sources such as foundations, state and federal agencies and establish reporting systems for each funded initiative

      • Represent Ministry at professional or community organization meetings and on committees at local, state and national level in order to assist in developing new programs and policies

      • Assure that required program documentation is maintained for state and federal grant compliance

      Minimum Qualifications

      • Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Public Health, Community Health, Social Work or a related field. Master’s Degree is preferred

      • Strong knowledge of clinical operations and quality improvement processes

      • Seven (7) years of community health and well-being experience with demonstrated progressive responsibilities in strategic planning, fiscal management and operations

      • Five (5) years of experience in a team or initiative leadership capacity is required

      Position Highlights and Benefits

      • Full time 40hrs M-F days
      • Excellent benefits - starting day 1!

      Ministry/Facility Information

      Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so.

      Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

      Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

  • About the company

      Trinity Health employs about 129,000 colleagues, including 7,500 employed physicians and clinicians. Committed to those who are poor and underserved in its communities, Trinity Health is known for its focus on the country's aging population. As a single, unified ministry, the organization is the innovator of Senior Emergency Departments, the largest not-for-profit provider of home health care services — ranked by number of visits — in the nation, as well as the nation’s leading provider of PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly) based on the number of available programs.