CenCal Health · 2 months ago
Program Development Specialist
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $101K/yr
5+ years expCenCal Health is a community-focused organization dedicated to advancing health equity. The Program Development Specialist is responsible for collaborating with internal stakeholders and engaging with external partners to develop and implement programs that enhance health equity in the community.
Health CareInsuranceNon Profit
Responsibilities
Establishing or enhancing productive partnerships within CenCal Health and in the community to develop and support new and existing programs that serve CenCal Health members, with duties including but not limited to:
Represent CenCal Health on boards, committees, task forces of community-based organizations, and coalitions that promote health equity, and member health and well-being
Network with partner agencies including local governmental agencies, providers, and community-based organizations within the community
Responsible for relationship-building efforts through networking at meetings, both led by other organizations and those led by CenCal Health
Planning, initiating, implementing, and monitoring programs and initiatives aimed at advancing health equity in CenCal Health communities, with duties including but not limited to:
Represent CenCal Health in community workgroups and collaboratives to support implementation of CalAIM incentive programs
Gain understanding of unmet needs of our members, providers, and community partners through conducting a needs assessment, the development of surveys, presentation of programs performed by 'like' organizations, collaborating internally with Health Services and Health Education/Promotion, etc
Collaborate with community partners to identify opportunities in developing programs that will improve the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve by identifying, understanding and addressing Social Determinants of Health
Plan, implement, manage and evaluate programs and initiatives as evidenced by development of project scope, initiating and managing contracts and budgets, developing and measuring project outcomes, providing project status reports, and conducting project evaluation
Coordinate all aspects of grant programs from processing applications to monitoring completion of deliverables
Prepare and monitor grants and contracts, including coordinating data collection on program outcomes
Conduct complex data analysis to evaluate program progress and outcomes and support data-informed decision making
Develop Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/Desk Level Procedures for all programs within the position’s purview
Continually evaluate and implement process improvement strategies to maximize initiatives and program efficacy and efficiency
Assist with CenCal Health’s effort to ensure health equity is integrated throughout the plan’s operation
Increasing community engagement with relevant CenCal Health strategic initiatives, with duties including but not limited to:
Identify stakeholders and opportunities to deliver presentations to increase public awareness of CenCal Health and current strategic efforts
Presenting key program information and updates at community meetings
May participate as a CCH Ambassador by attending and staffing sponsored events, charity/fund-raising luncheons, galas, street fairs, community health events, etc
Develop and give presentations on the organization’s mission, purpose, lines of business and activities
Assist in the preparation of the Department’s monthly Board Report submission, as requested
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge and experience in working with vulnerable communities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to network and build collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Skilled in group facilitation
Skilled at creating, preparing, and presenting to diverse audiences
Skilled in written and oral communication
Skilled in analytical and organizational techniques
Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Suite application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Skilled in program and project management
Knowledge of monitoring programs consistent with funding requirements
Skilled at preparing complete and accurate written reports
Skilled in data analysis
Ability to critically evaluate data and information to inform decision-making
Skilled in developing Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures
Ability to interpret and apply provisions of Federal, State, and local legislation, rules, and regulations pertinent to the administration of new programs and initiatives
Skilled at demonstrating objectivity and evidence-based reasoning
Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, Business Administration or a related field, or a minimum of five (5) years professional experience in a healthcare related field, or relevant combination of education and experience
Five (5) years of professional experience in program development or administration of complex programs and projects
Experience in Medi-Cal, the public health care system, and/or managed care desirable
Preferred
Knowledge of community relations, Public Health and Population Health frameworks
Experience in process improvement
Experience in grants management
Benefits
Relocation assistance may be available
Company
CenCal Health
CenCal Health focuses on the improvement of the well-being of the communities with various social services and health plans.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris Morris, MSOD
Chief Performance Officer
Hermain Memon
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
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