Community Health Coordinator - YMCA : Job Details

Description Regional Community Health Coordinator The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas' Community Health Department provides evidence-based programming to promote health and well-being. Our programs and activities aim to give individuals and families the tools they need to lead healthy lifestyles, maintain wellness, and reduce the risk for diseases. Our healthy lifestyles and chronic disease prevention and management programs can be held at job sites, recreation centers, hospitals, churches, local YMCA branches or anywhere else a need exists in the communities we serve. Job Description We are currently hiring Regional Community Health Coordinators to motivate, support and give guidance to participants in the YMCA's community health and wellness programs. He/she leads a community and creates positive impact within a specific community or region. The community health coordinator will identify the needs of their community and implement health promotion programs inside and outside the walls of their branch. Along with fostering strong partnerships with healthcare providers, YMCA staff, community members, and more. This position will work approximately 15 hours per week in Park South, Oak Cliff and White Rock YMCA's. Regional community health coordinators will be required to travel to offsite locations to different local organizations and partners. Responsibilities:

• Analyze and collect program data and health data
• Analyze achievements in health initiative programs
• Provide cultural sensitivity in program delivery
• Efficient communication with healthy lifestyle coaches, YMCA branch, and community partners to promote health programs.
• Find community partnerships that cater to the needs of program demographics
• Drive growth in YMCA branch by fostering relationships with healthy lifestyle members
• Responsible for creating and delivering marketing materials

Qualifications:

• Intermediate proficiency in MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
• Must be flexible to drive outside the YMCA branch
• Knowledgeable in basic health, nutrition, and fitness is desirable.
• Familiarity and proficiency with Listen First or motivational interviewing is preferred.
• Must be able to complete trainings required by YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas within 30 days including but not limited to: First Aid/CPR, Sexual Harassment, Online Child Abuse Prevention, and New Staff Orientation.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus - currently seeking Spanish speaking coaches for certain programs.