Inclusion & Belonging Program Manager

Design, create, and facilitate relevant training programs for staff and leadership, promoting awareness and cultural competency to foster an inclusive workplace. Address complex issues with a solution-oriented approach, advocating for best practices and supporting individuals in distress with appropriate resources.

Overview:

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values.   These values -integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do daily as individuals and professionals.

 

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a resource and support various Inclusion and Belonging efforts; partner to create a safe and inclusive space for all members of the workplace.
• Partner in creating and advancing Inclusion and Belonging goals, providing expert consultation and supporting the implementation of a comprehensive relevant Strategic Plan.
• Collect, analyze, and assess data to evaluate the impact of Inclusion and Belonging efforts.
• Develop reports, presentations, and promotional materials to communicate program outcomes and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Design, create, and facilitate relevant training programs for staff and leadership, promoting awareness and cultural competency to foster an inclusive workplace.
• Establish and measure goals, evaluate program outcomes, and recommend new initiatives or enhancements.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices to inform innovative solutions.
• Coordinate meetings, events, and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the Affinity Groups and Councils, ensuring collaborative efforts are aligned with organizational objectives.
• Manage recognition programs that highlight and reward inclusive practices and contributions, ensuring alignment with organizational values and culture goals.
• Manage Affirmative Action Planning processes.
• Maintain the department website and marketing communications, ensuring materials are up to date, and actively communicate the organization’s efforts to all constituencies.
• Address complex issues with a solution-oriented approach, advocating for best practices and supporting individuals in distress with appropriate resources.
• Serve on various committees and act as a visible resource to ensure inclusion and belonging of the workforce.
• Continuously innovate to improve various programs, applying sophisticated reasoning to tackle challenges.
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in  human  resource  management,  business  or  public  administration,  or  closely  related   field  
• Master's degree preferred.

 

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive professional experience with project leadership experience, including preparation and implementation of training materials and inclusive and belonging initiatives.

 

SKILLS

• Proven expertise in culture, inclusion, and belonging initiatives, data collection, and program development.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess climate and recommend effective strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, including creating engaging materials and facilitating training.
• Experience managing teams and coordinating events.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and drive systemic change.