St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Community Health Liaison is responsible for working with senior leadership to ensure that the priorities determined by the Community Health Needs Assessment are addressed within the campus community as assigned using principles of public health for community health improvement.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organizes and coordinates all activities and responsibilities for assigned community health initiatives, including entity specific community health program development, community health assessment implementation and strategic plan development following network-wide models as developed by the community health leadership. Navigates and ensures effective collaboration and implementation of the initiatives
Responsible for tracking outcomes as deliverables outlined by the community health scorecard
Assists with securing national, state and local grant funding, in partnership with community, government affairs and development to develop CHNA related initiatives at assigned campus and ensures community health program and grant implementation and reporting
Collaborates with all assigned department and entity-specific staff including interns, medical students and residents
Collaborates with community members, health professionals and hospital administrative staff to assure delivery of quality, cost-effective network-wide community health initiatives at assigned campuses
Assists Community Health and campus leadership to build coordinated network community health initiatives and advocate for hospital administrative support
Complies with all requirements of grant funding and submits required reports in a timely manner. Actively seeks new grant opportunities to support the growth of network initiatives. Assist with grant writing to obtain funding
Monitors compliance with standard policies and procedures
Collects and organizes grant data to monitor effectiveness of assigned Network Community Health Initiatives, and submits reports highlighting effectiveness of programs. Submits periodic reports to the leadership, as required
Organizes, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care consistently utilizing available resources
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sit up to 4 hours per day; 2 hours at a time. Stand for up to 6 hours per day 3 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 20 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral visions
EDUCATION:
Master's or Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field preferred or Associate Degree plus 8+ years of related healthcare community health required.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
At least three years experience coordinating community/public health programs. Ability to build engage and maintain constructive relationships with a diverse population. Ability to align and meet the identified outcomes and deliverables in the community health strategy and scorecard.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.
The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:
Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:
St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:
Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.
Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.
Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.
Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.
Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.
Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.
The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.