Job Information
Dignity Health Program Coordinator in Northridge, California
Overview
Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.
Program Coordinator - Community & School Health Initiative
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Grant Funded
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Coordinator to lead our community and school health initiative. The Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, supervising, implementing and evaluating programs, services and activities for the Center for Healthier Communities for multiple grant funded projects. These programs focus on areas including chronic disease management and prevention and abuse prevention programs. This position is also responsible for program development and grant writing. This posiition is funded by Cal OES LISTOS
Our Benefits:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
Access to cutting-edge medical resources and technology.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Paid time off and holiday benefits.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the development and implementation of CHC grant funded programs including the California Department of Public Health Prevention Forward grant and California Office of Emergency Service Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention Grant.
Supervises achievement of deliverables and leads team members for the CHC programs.
Facilitates workshops classes and groups to educate community members for CHC programs.
Develops effective outreach programs for CHC programs.
Builds capacity by creating new partnerships with other community based organizations.
Qualifications
Knowledge of local community agencies and resources.
Experience managing community based programs abuse prevention ability to create multi-disciplinary team grant reporting and project management.
Experience creating and presenting workshops and evidence based curriculums.
BS/BA degree required or 5 years’ experience in community based programs or social services.
Ability to travel locally for outreach events (some evenings and weekends).
Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.
Fire Safety card required within 90 days of hire.
Pay Range
$34.50 - $45.21 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.