Community Programs Coordinator

The successful candidate will have a strong desire to serve in North Philadelphia, specifically Kensington, and have a background experience in community health, community engagement,

community outreach, community organizing or other socially engaged disciplines. Under the supervision of the Community Health and Wellness (CHW) department, the Community Programs Coordinator participates and supports the CHW department in various community programming and outreach efforts. The Community Programs Coordinator will report to the Program Administrator. They will serve as a liaison between Esperanza Health Center, the CHW department, and the community, connecting partners and neighbors with the various services offered by the department, in addition to internal departmental collaborative efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

● Co-lead, facilitate, and support developing, piloting, and implementing programming for a wide range of audiences (youth, seniors, families, etc.) across EHC’s sites in Hunting Park, Kensington, and Fairhill. With a primary emphasis on programming in the new community wellness center (The CORE) and Kensington-specific projects.

● Lead the CHW department with marketing, recruitment, and logistics for a variety of community programs, including parenting support programming, food access programs, family programming, and a resident engagement group.

● Identify, build, and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships for disseminating information about CHW programming to accomplish EHC’s goals, mission, and vision in

cooperation with the CHW team.

● Develop an understanding of, and provide referrals for, community resources available to community members and program participants.

● Alongside the CHW team and EHC work to address Social Drivers of Health in order to serve patients and community members

● Assist CHW team with regular productivity reporting, data analysis, and grant reporting

● Problem-solve and provide feedback to the CHW team to assure quality programming, grant outcomes, and goal prioritization.

● Communicates directly, effectively, and in a timely fashion with the CHW team and community members, and partner organizations.

● Represent EHC and the CHW team in resource fairs, tabling opportunities, and community meetings, as needed.

● Coordinate and assist in planning for events such as community meetings, block parties, health fairs and local business fairs. Esperanza Health Center Community Health and Wellness Department

Community Programs Coordinator Job Description

● Foster a climate of collaboration, understanding, and teamwork both within the program team(s), department, and as it relates to EHC in general.

● Adheres to professional ethics and boundaries in the care of others

● Coordinate the implementation of the creative use of evolving social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to increase engagement and dialogue in cooperation with

Communications Coordinator.

● Support the continued social media and website presence of the CHW department in coordination with the Communications Coordinator

● Other duties and projects, as assigned by supervisor

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

● Bachelor’s degree in public health, Health Education, Communications, Community Health, Community Development, Community Advocacy, Social Work, or related field. Two (2) or more years of professional experience in programming, community organizing, or related experience may be considered.

● Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

● Demonstrated cultural humility, strong cross-cultural sensitivity and experiences,

required.

● Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Social Drivers of Health (SDOH)

● Experience with trauma and resiliency practices and protective factors, preferred

● Experience with family/kinship and youth programming, preferred

● Experience in program development, implementation, facilitation, and grant tracking/reporting, etc, required

● Demonstrated ability to work within a community setting with diverse populations

● Able to present ideas and opinions clearly and concisely, both written and orally.

● Demonstrated ability to take initiative with new projects and assignments.

● Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and programs at the same time

● Knowledge of community resources, churches and community organizations, especially those in North Philadelphia, preferred

● Competency in Google Suite, knowledge of database and data analysis.

● Ability to foster a spirit of humility, listening, and unity in response to criticism with the end goal of becoming better poised to serve the community.

● Demonstrable maturity and professionalism in the workplace.

● Able to integrate personal faith with work at EHC.

WORKING CONDITIONS

● Will require the ability to work some nights and weekends.

● Must be willing to work in a complex community

● Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record (access to a vehicle preferred) Esperanza Health Center Community Health and Wellness Department Community Programs Coordinator Job Description

● Must be able to sit/stand at a desk for long periods of time.

● Must be able to read fine print on paper, computer, and databases.

● Must be able to lift 20 lbs. (assist with stacking chairs for community events, etc.), climb stairs, drive or travel to other EHC sites, and walk to and from parking lots