Community Hub Coordinator, MCFH

Equal Opportunity Employer

The mission of the Health Federation of Philadelphia is to promote health equity for marginalized communities by advancing access to high-quality, integrated, and comprehensive health and human services.  Health equity is at the heart of all our work. We believe in and are firmly committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status.  This commitment applies to all aspects of the Health Federation of Philadelphia’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promotion.

JOB SUMMARY

The Division of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (MCFH) of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) is seeking an experienced coordinator to oversee its MCFH Community Hub, which houses the Healthy Start Doula Program, as well as other MCFH direct service programs. The Healthy Start Doula Program is a free home visiting program that provides education and care coordination to pregnant women and families of children under the age of eighteen months. In addition to home visiting, the Healthy Start Doula Program offers an ongoing educational series focusing on essential topics within perinatal health.  The goal of the Healthy Start Doula Program is to lower risk factors associated with preterm birth, low birth weight, infant mortality and poor developmental outcomes. The purpose of the program is to improve health outcomes before, during, and after pregnancy, and reduce racial/ethnic differences in rates of infant death and adverse perinatal outcomes. The MCFH Community Hub is a new community-based site that will hold regular classes and support groups, host special events, provide space for case management appointments (if participants prefer not to be visited in the home), as well as serve as the field office location for several of the MCFH direct service programs. The MCFH Community Hub Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the MCFH Community Hub out of which the Healthy Start Doula Program will be run, including coordinating all classes and other site events, as well as managing inventory and deliveries.

The mission of MCFH is to empower all Philadelphia mothers, children, and families to create and live healthy lives. We are committed to eliminating racial health disparities and elevating community voice. We accomplish our mission through coalition building, data and evaluation, policy and advocacy, public health campaigns, direct service, and capacity building.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Sustain the Community Hub service model.
  • Coordinate the group education requirements for the Healthy Start grant including:
    • Scheduling classes and organizing cohorts within each 8-week series.
    • Ensuring each class is staffed by appropriate subject matter expert from MCFH.
    • Communicating with participants for class reminders.
    • Ensuring provision of refreshments for class.
    • Tracking class participation and incentives for participation.
  • Oversee logistics of other MCFH programs within the Community Hub, including scheduling classes and support groups, assignment of office space, and coordination of any hub-wide events or activities.
  • Track expenditures of staff, supplies and other logistics related to community hub operations.
  • Serve as liaison between MCFH and building site staff.
  • Oversee hub inventory and all deliveries.
  • Develop, recommend, and implement new procedures, policies, and systems as applicable.
  • Assist in planning Community Hub activities consistent with PDPH’s mission.
  • Work with community-based organizations and other City partners to negotiate services and educational events at Hub.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Master’s degree in public health or related field preferred
  • Project coordinator experience required.
  • Familiarity with direct service programming within maternal, child and family health preferred.
  • Strong ability to build productive partnerships across disciplines.
  • Flexibility, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Equally comfortable working individually and within a team environment.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with a wide range of persons.
  • Strong critical thinking skills, excellent English language skills, including composition, grammar, and public speaking.

Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: 

•             Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination must be produced upon hire.

Work Environment:   This is not remote work. The applicant will work from the Health Department offices or at the MCFH Community Hub as needed.

Physical Demands:    This job may require moderate physical effort including lifting materials and equipment of less than 25 pounds, and involves viewing a CRT or VDT screen 50 to 75 % of the time.

Salary and Benefits:  Salary commensurate with experience. Salary range between $46,000-$56,000 depending on formal qualifications and experience.  Our employees are our most valuable resource, so we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which can include:    

  • Medical with vision benefits

  • Dental insurance

  • Flexible spending accounts

  • Life, AD&D and long-term care insurance

  • Short- and long-term disability insurance

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan, with a company contribution

  • Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal and holiday

  • Employee Assistance Program

Eligibility and participation are handled consistent with the plan documents and HFP policy. 

DISCLAIMER

The Health Federation reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Company desires. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, responsibilities and/or skills to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied, or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.