Two (2) Project Coordinator positions will be hired to assist with planning, implementation and tracking of project activities for the summer Health Career Pathways (HCP) Workforce Health Internship Program.

The HCP model fosters partnerships with local public high schools and community colleges to build a health workforce that reflects the rich ethnic, cultural, and lived experiences of marginalized communities that face barriers to obtaining higher education and employment. HCP has provided high school students the opportunity to learn the principles of prevention, health equity, and social justice, as well as gain career insights in the health field. Through an equity-centered curriculum, students are prepared in classrooms to think critically and explore agency and government partnerships in solutions that center policy, systems and environmental change. The Students are then invited to gain valuable work-based learning experience by applying for summer internship placements in county health and community settings.

The Project Coordinators will oversee education and experiential learning elements for the HCP Workforce Health Internship Program and advise internship participants on preventive health principles, the techniques of community organization, researching equity solutions, and strategies to support new and existing community-based partner engagement efforts. Project Coordinators will serve as intern coaches and curriculum planners and facilitators for identity and professional development workshops. Project Coordinators will support program staff in planning and conducting summer activities, in-person and virtual engagement, and handling correspondence with participants and community and county program representatives. The positions will primarily require independent travel to the Martinez office and various locations throughout the county, with the possibility of being assigned additional responsibilities and tasks to support health equity initiatives and leadership requests. The Project Coordinators will track project objectives and perform additional related work as required.

Salary: $33.95 - $38.74 Hourly

These grant-funded positions are temporary through 9/30/24.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans, conducts, and evaluates the education and engagement aspects of the Summer Health Career Pathways Workforce Health Internship Program.
• Coordinates multiple project elements in phases and regions as assigned.
• Coordinates various civic groups, community agencies, businesses, schools, and concerned individuals to encourage interest in the promotion of public health.
• Represents the department with various community organizations and citizen committees.

• Reviews print collateral for literacy level and cultural competency.
• Maintains and distributes health educational material to ambassadors and the public as appropriate.
• Prepares visual aids and display materials.
• Conducts needs assessments and prepares reports and recommendations on community health needs and services available to meet them.

• Organizes and arranges for discussion groups on priority health issues and barriers.
• Publicizes health programs and services through various media.
• Evaluates reports on health education services and educational programs.
• Directs and coordinates relevant training activities as needed.
• Provides and promotes excellent internal and external customer service.
• Develop curricula to support intern learning.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Microsoft applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Public speaking
• A valid California driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, clean DMV record, and reliable transportation will be needed to carry out job-related essential functions as travel between various locations is a requirement.
• Drivers must have a clean record with no infraction/accidents and be 21 years of age or older.

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Health, Health Services Administration, Social Work, Health Education, Education, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Nutrition or a closely related field.

Experience: One (1) year of full-time, or its equivalent, experience which included direct responsibility for performing health promotion, health prevention, or community health education work.

• Substitution
  • No substitution is permitted for a bachelor's degree.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand Constantly

Walk Constantly

Sit Occassionally

Handling / Fingering Frequently

Reach Outward Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally

Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

See Constantly

Taste/ Smell Not Applicable

Not Applicable Not required for essential functions

Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly (5 hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled, Outdoors in heat, cold and rain, in vehicles.

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.