Community Health Manager

Position Summary:

The Community Health Manager oversees and is responsible for implementing and supporting strategies related to State Rural Health Transformation grants. This role focuses on strengthening brain health and care by advancing community‑based engagement efforts across diverse audiences. The Manager will build and leverage state relationships to support and guide the execution of activities that promote scalable, community‑anchored approaches designed to expand access to dementia‑capable care and improve the care experience for individuals living with dementia and their families through the engagement of health and social‑service professionals. In partnership with state stakeholders, the Manager supports the coordination of infrastructure and resources aligned with each state's identified priorities, which may include:

• Workforce Development
• Community Resource Coordination and Navigation
• Brain Health Education and Risk Reduction

Note: Specific priorities and associated activities may vary by state. This is also a grant-funded position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of the Association's Rural Health Care Transformation strategies (state specific) including Dementia Capable Workforce, Community Resource Coordination and Navigation and Brain Health Education and Risk Reduction. This includes supporting reporting requirements, meeting grant requirements and goals of specific initiatives.
• Build scalable partnerships with FQHCs, health systems, clinics, rural health providers, and community organizations, access and drive outcomes related to grant requirements.
• Lead and supervise the team responsible for implementing the Association's Rural Health program in the states assigned including staff related to professional and workforce development, community resource coordination and brain health education and risk reduction initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Dementia Care, Rural Health, Health Systems & Public Health Expertise
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary professional roles in rural populations, such as community health workers (CHW), social workers, nurses, physicians, etc.
• Proven ability to lead large‑scale state program implementation within health or community‑based systems.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain strategic partnerships with state and other groups involving populations such as health systems, FQHCs, rural health organizations, public health agencies, and other community partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively with leaders across clinical, care, public health, and community sectors.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing a high‑performing team.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, contracts, and complex state initiatives.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize, delegate, and coordinate multiple workstreams.
• Proficiency in using data systems, dashboards, and reporting tools to track program performance and outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education

Bachelor's degree required in public health, social work, health administration, nursing, gerontology, or related field.

Master's degree preferred in Public Health (MPH), Social Work (MSW), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Gerontology, or related discipline.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in public health, community health, chronic disease management, aging services, health system outreach, or related fields.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams, preferably large‑scale/state program settings.
• Demonstrated experience working with FQHCs, primary care practices, health systems, rural health providers, and community‑based organizations.
• Experience leading workforce development initiatives, including training, capacity‑building, or program implementation.
• Proven success in clinical‑to‑community integration, care‑coordination models, or navigation programs.
• Strong track record of stakeholder engagement, coalition work, and cross‑sector collaboration.

Title: Community Health Manager

Position Location: Delaware based / Remote Employee

Full time or Part Time: Full Time 37.5 hours

Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 208 The Alzheimers Association's good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $79,000.00 - $85,000.00

Reports To: Director of Community and Rural Health Programs

Who We Are:

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimers and all other dementia- by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

The Alzheimer's Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research - our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.

At the Alzheimer's Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,750 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer's and those at risk for the disease.

We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer's, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why weve been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.

At the Alzheimers Association, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity - meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer's and dementia.

The Alzheimer's Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan. Please click HERE for more information.

Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.

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