This position will assist PHMC Health Network in building social determinants of health initiatives, in identifying and developing additional community partnerships to better meet the social and community needs of the patient population, and assisting the Quality Manager and other cross-sector staff with the creation and implementation of an expanded HIV/PrEP initiative.
Service Activities
1. Support the PHMC Health Network on building out the Social Determinants of Health Initiative. 2. Communicate program successes and develop a narrative around the specific resources needed to support program expansion. 3. Identify and develop additional community partnerships to better meet the social and community needs of the patient population. 4. Assist the Quality Manager and other cross-sector staff with the creation and implementation of an expanded HIV/PrEP initiative. 5. Identify areas to further support community and patient education about HIV and the use of PrEP as prevention. 6. Research internal and external partners to host relevant and requested trainings for Health Network staff and providers. 7. Create system for relevant and requested staff training opportunities.
Community Need Addressed
Support social determinants of health initiatives, community education around health initiatives, increase levels of community engagement with local health programs
Position Outcomes
Improve access to health programs, increase community engagement with health programs, develop community partnerships
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Monthly professional development trainings
Education Benefits
College Degree
Skills you will gain
Project management, community engagement, nonprofit management, community partnership development, healthcare administration
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment