Community Health Director is responsible for developing plans for community-based health programs aimed at the prevention of disease and promotion of health. Recommends community health initiatives, policy implications and best practices after reviewing health literature and statistics. Being a Community Health Director identifies community health program related grant funding and develops grant proposals. Manages specific community health programs from planning and design through implementation and evaluation. Additionally, Community Health Director requires a master's degree in a related area. Typically reports to a top management. The Community Health Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Community Health Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Community Health Worker (CHW)
Reports to
Director of Patient Experience
Status
Non-Exempt (hourly)
Job purpose
The Community Health Worker (CHW) collaborates with an integrated medical team and community-based social services agencies to provide short term care coordination and connection to resources at Heartland. This position will support clients to improve their health and general well-being through education and provision of coordination of care and services. Works in both clinical and community-based settings, May act as a peer support worker, where applicable.
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