Community Impact Director, Rio Grande Valley

Company: American Heart Association
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

Overview Are you ready to join an organization where you can be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives? Envision all Americans enjoying ideal cardiovascular health free of heart disease and stroke. At the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, we get to work toward that goal every single day. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? you bet! This is satisfying work that makes a real difference in people's lives. You can achieve professional growth with personal fulfillment. You will connect with people and make a lifesaving impact. You will partner with individuals, schools, lawmakers, healthcare providers and others to ensure everyone has access to healthier lifestyle choices and proper healthcare. Responsibilities We have an excellent opportunity for a Community Impact Director based across the Rio Grande Valley area . This is a part-time position working approximately 20 hours a week. Responsibilities: The Director will drive the execution of health impact goals within the Rio Grande Valley area by focusing in the areas of hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes, nutrition, obesity, and physical activity. The market will have a focus on diverse and underserved communities. Drive market health assessments, actively contribute and meaningfully engage around community collaborations Build and implement plans for policy, system or environment change driving toward opportunities for health impact. Collaborate with development staff partners and volunteers to identify, cultivate and secure program funding, including sponsorship (cash and in-kind) for relevant programs, campaigns, and population health impact opportunities. Recruit, train and manage volunteers and strategic community alliances to achieve priority community and collective impact goals. Work with healthcare providers to ensure best practices for treatment of patients through initiatives and programs including but not limited to: Target: BP, Target: Type 2 Diabetes and Check. Change. Control. CHOLESTEROL. Build and implement a cross-functional hypertension, diabetes, and cholesterol control strategy with measurable outcomes in the market. Consult with clinical staff for data entry, data reporting, compliance issues, and strategies for improved patient outcomes. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university. 2+ years'experience working with communitypublic health issues andor managing communitypublic health promotion or related educational programs in the Rio Grande Valley. Experience in population health a plus. Knowledge of the social determinants of health as it relates to behavior modification through self-care activities and policysystem-wide changes. Experience working with multicultural and underserved communities preferred. Experience in community led programs, projects, or events. Understanding of the benefits associated with use of treatment algorithms and their impact on clinical inertia. Understanding of continuous quality improvement methodology. Experience leading a QI initiative in a clinical setting a plus. Proven ability to recruit, mobilize and manage volunteers, including C-suite level executives. Ability and willingness to occasionally travel outside the market and to work evenings and weekends as needed. Ability to travel within the Rio Grande Valley area and transport items to and from meetings and events. Click on New Resume (or Existing Resume if you have previously applied to AHA positions) to submit your online application. Only those deemed most qualified will be contacted to interview. At American Heart Association - American Stroke Association, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention. to see other opportunities. Be sure to follow us on Twitter #TheAHALife EOE Protected VeteransPersons with Disabilities Location US-TX-Corpus Christi Posted Date 1 month ago (******* 8:39 AM) Requisition ID 2019-5088 Job Family Group Health Strategies & Programs Job Category Health Services Location: Corpus Christi, TX

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