OVA Community Specialist (Healthcare)
Equal Opportunity Employer
The mission of the Health Federation of Philadelphia is to promote health equity for marginalized communities by advancing access to high-quality, integrated, and comprehensive health and human services. Health equity is at the heart of all our work. We believe in and are firmly committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status. This commitment applies to all aspects of the Health Federation of Philadelphia's employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promotion.
JOB SUMMARY
The OVA Community Specialist position is a temporary, part-time position within the Birth Justice Philly/OVA program at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health's Division of Maternal, Child & Family Health. This position is responsible for managing and coordinating the launch of the Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders training and Bridging the Gaps from Data to Action community education sessions. Coordination will include outreach, ongoing communications with points of contact at community-based and healthcare organizations, coordinating facilitator availability and providing administrative support. The OVA Community Specialist will have regular supervision meetings, as well as meetings with community-based organizations and training facilitators.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Responsibilities/Duties
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Serving as primary point of contact for launch of community education programs:
- “When Joy Feels Heavy:” Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
- Bridging the Gaps from Data to Action
- Early Warning Signs of Post-Birth Complications
- Assisting with scheduling, speaker coordination and facilitation of community education sessions offered by the OVA
- Conduct outreach for training availability
- Track participation and survey responses
- Manage payment logistics for facilitators
- Coordinate onboarding for new facilitators
- Provide live administrative support during trainings
- Developing & updating communications materials related to community education programs
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Pursuing secondary degree in Public Health or other relevant field preferred
Skills/Experience:
- Experience in perinatal health, health promotion, health education, or other related field
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Able to handle multiple tasks with a high degree of organizational skill
- Ability to work with a variety of cultures and diverse audiences
Work Environment: Standard office setting with extended periods at work station and periodic use of office equipment.
Position Type and Work Schedule: This is a part-time, temporary position (20 hours per week). Specific working days and hours will be determined upon hire. Working hours for this position should fall within typical work week schedule (Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm). Flex office schedule options available with supervisor approval.
Travel: Occasional travel to community sites to provide administrative support to trainings. (3-4 meetings throughout the year).
Physical Demands: Occasionally moves equipment or supplies weighing up to 30 lbs.
Salary and Benefits: Our employees are our most valuable resource, so we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which can include:
- Medical with vision benefits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life, AD&D and long-term care insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan, with a company contribution
- Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal and holiday
- Employee Assistance Program
Eligibility and participation is handled consistent with the plan documents and HFP policy.
DISCLAIMER
The Health Federation reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Company desires. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, responsibilities and/or skills to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied, or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.
