Healthy Living Program Coordinator I

Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00/hr

Benefits: The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, 13 paid holidays, floating holiday, new hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more. (Benefits differ for part time employees). Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate! 

Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week 

The Healthy Living Coordinator will coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of Cabarrus Health Alliance’s Healthy Living Department programs such as, but not limited to; Culinary Innovations, Lifestyle Medicine, Minority Diabetes Prevention Program and the Cabarrus Wellness Coalition. All programs aim to reduce risk factors for chronic disease, improve outcomes for those managing chronic conditions, and promote improved quality of life. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate implementation and evaluation activities for the Healthy Living Programs
• Work with regional partners to implement “Prevent T2” or “Prevent el T2” Lifestyle Classes
• Cultivate relationships with internal and external partners and community members through regular and consistent communication, engagement, and outreach
• Support the planning and facilitation of activities that support policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change across a variety of topics such as nutrition and community design for physical activity
• Provide training to partners to establish long-term implementation and integration of PSE work flow practices, assessment, and reporting
• Develops health education and promotion materials that increase awareness of chronic disease prevention, risk reduction, and management strategies and resources
• Maintain program documentation such as satisfaction surveys, participant evaluations, reports, and budget. 
• Assist with other department programs (i.e., Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH), Worksite Wellness) as needed

Education/Experience: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in public health, social work, health sciences, physical education, nutrition, or related field required. 3 years of experience in health education and/or program coordination required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient in English and Spanish (both written and verbal communication) is required.

License: Valid NC driver's license 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of diabetes practices, chronic disease prevention, and evidence-based programming preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and the ability to build trust with patients in minority communities 
• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, flexible, innovative, a good problem solver, and possess strong organizational and administrative skills
• Facilitating group education classes and familiar with evidence-based programming
• Ability to work well with other people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds

Our Mission

To improve individual and community health through services, education, and collaborative action.

Our Vision

We envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments.

CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.