Community Impact Associate Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Location:  Remote with up to 10% travel

Department:  Community Impact

Schedule:  Day shift | Full-time

Salary:  $107,821.50 - $145,875.45 (per year)

Eligible for annual bonus incentive

The Director of Community Impact drives organizational success by establishing robust relationships with vendors, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and key community health stakeholders. This role oversees the full lifecycle of strategic FQHC initiatives-from initial planning and design through implementation and evaluation-to improve community health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Direct the planning, execution, and evaluation of strategic FQHC initiatives to align with broad organizational community health goals.
• Partnership Development: Cultivate and maintain high-impact relationships with FQHCs, external stakeholders, and community partners to promote collaborative care models.
• Operational Support: Provide dyadic support to the Nurse Director, facilitate monthly market collaborative meetings, and implement robust tracking systems to monitor relationship health and program success.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster strong working relationships across internal departments and with community stakeholders to deliver high-value, differentiated services.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experiencerequired, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor'sdegree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those yearsbeing in leadership/management.

• Education: Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Health Administration (MHA) preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience within FQHC, non-profit healtcare or Public Health environments.
• Knowledge: Firm understanding of population health management, value-based care, and contracting models.
• Skills: Proven expertise in market relationship tracking and collaborative program management.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

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