What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Liaison position at CO39 St. Lukes Hospital?
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Community Health Liaison is responsible for working with senior leadership to ensure that the priorities determined by the Community Health Needs Assessment are addressed within the campus community as assigned using principles of public health for community health improvement. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Organizes and coordinates all activities and responsibilities for assigned community health initiatives, including entity specific community health program development, community health assessment implementation and strategic plan development following network-wide models as developed by the community health leadership. Navigates and ensures effective collaboration and implementation of the initiatives Responsible for tracking outcomes as deliverables outlined by the community health scorecard Assists with securing national, state and local grant funding, in partnership with community, government affairs and development to develop CHNA related initiatives at assigned campus and ensures community health program and grant implementation and reporting Collaborates with all assigned department and entity-specific staff including interns, medical students and residents Collaborates with community members, health professionals and hospital administrative staff to assure delivery of quality, cost-effective network-wide community health initiatives at assigned campuses Assists Community Health and campus leadership to build coordinated network community health initiatives and advocate for hospital administrative support Complies with all requirements of grant funding and submits required reports in a timely manner. Actively seeks new grant opportunities to support the growth of network initiatives. Assist with grant writing to obtain funding Monitors compliance with standard policies and procedures Collects and organizes grant data to monitor effectiveness of assigned Network Community Health Initiatives, and submits reports highlighting effectiveness of programs. Submits periodic reports to the leadership, as required Organizes, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care consistently utilizing available resources PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sit up to 4 hours per day; 2 hours at a time. Stand for up to 6 hours per day 3 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 20 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral visions EDUCATION: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field preferred or Associate Degree plus 8 years of related healthcare community health required. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: At least three years experience coordinating community/public health programs. Ability to be an effective communicator (oral and written) build, engage, maintain, and sustain constructive relationships with a diverse population. Ability to align and meet the identified outcomes and deliverables in the community health strategy and scorecard. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350 outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row. Learn More Here.