Special Project Coordinator

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under the direction of the Ambulatory Manager, responsible for designated Program activities which includes determining program eligibility, patient enrollment, system maintenance, interface and coordination of Program Team activities to meet the established goals. This includes pre-screening women for enrollment eligibility, working with all patients, particularly with patients with low literacy levels, entering data into the state database system. Ability to quickly process complex problems, identify key components and develop plan for resolution. Effective interactions with all healthcare team members and the ability to elicit their cooperation required.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• 1. Incorporates new initiatives and procedures supported through the Department of Community Health's efforts to improve the health of the community as it relates to chronic disease management issues and improved health care access.
• 2. Develops projects and/or programs related to community based chronic disease management issues and implements and evaluates new initiatives within agreed upon established time frames.
• 3. Under the direction of the Manager, Special Projects and Clinical Support consults and collaborates with community based organizations, case management teams, and other designated staff regarding program and activity planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• 4. Consults and collaborates with personnel at collaborating sites regarding administrative and clinical systems or administrative projects or concerns. Assists in analyzing the outcomes and results and prepares reports as required.
• 5. As a health educator, performs health training assessments, design and develop successful programs, publish materials, papers and grant proposals; plan health fairs and events
• 6. Prepares, analyzes, facilitates, and distributes statistical reports to leadership and collaborating partners.
• 7. Works with appropriate entities to ensure that systems/safety net programs for under/uninsured, i.e., Medicaid Managed Care, sliding scales, etc.are in place
• 8. Ability to address community health issues especially multi cultural multi ethnic populations.
• 9. Spearhead the Ecuadorian Health Program: which ties the government of Ecuador and its citizens that reside in the state of CT with reimbursed health care services from the Yale New Haven Health System
• 10. Serve on department based committees in leadership roles to ensure fluidity of workflow, sustained camaraderie and instruction
• 11. Maintain Excel sheet of all participants information, including address, phone, appointments scheduled,etc.
• 12. Oversee day to day operations of the program, coordinate appointments, and work with team to ensure all program objectives are met.
• 13. Assist with all Quarterly and Final reports as required by DPH in a timely fashion
• 14. Meets all performance indicators set forth by the Department of Public Health
• 15. All other duties or special projects as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree required with Master Degree in publich health preferred

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in ambulatory services, community health, including experience in database and program coordination. 1-2 years relevant experience in community health education, outreach, patient navigation and program development helpful.

LICENSURE

None required

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, statistical and computer knowledge. Knowledge of community programs and resources. Familiarity with multicultural populations is essential.Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, statistical and computer knowledge management experience, knowledge of community programs and resources. Demonstrated ability in addressing community health and system issues. Must be able to thrive in a fast paced, complex academic medical environment, where the Program Coordinator works as a key, valued member of the multidisciplinary team. Ability to problem-solve.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Travel required. Must have access to transportation and knowledge of Greater New Haven community.

• This is a non-clinical key position which is part of the community navigation team and supports the day to day operations for the CT Breast, Cervical Cardiovascular and Colorectal programs which is a grant funded systemwide program. Supports operations with 3 subcontractors Fair Haven Community Health Center, Cornell Scott Hill Health Center and Greenwich Family Centers program. This position also supports some work in our 7 school based health centers.