**Overview**

Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

**Program Coordinator - Community & School Health Initiative**

**Northridge Hospital Medical Center**

Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a passionate and dedicated **Program Coordinator** to join our **Community Health Work & Sustainable Outreach and Navigation (CHW SON)** team. This position is grant-funded and will play a vital role in the daily supervison of **Community Patient Navigators (CPN's)** , relays updates and orversees the implemtaion and refinement of the CHW SON project.

**Responsibilities**

+ Develop and implement program activities, including community health education workshops, outreach events, and resource referrals.

+ Manage program budget, track expenses, and ensure compliance with grant requirements.

+ Develop and maintain program materials, including curriculum, presentations, and promotional materials.

+ Coordinate with community partners and stakeholders to ensure program effectiveness and reach.

+ Identify and engage with community members, particularly those from underserved populations.

+ Build relationships with community leaders, organizations, and institutions.

+ Conduct needs assessments and community health surveys to inform program development.

+ Train, and supervise Community Patient Navigators (CPN's) to deliver program services.

+ Provide ongoing support and mentorship to (CPNs), ensuring their skills and knowledge are up-to-date.

+ Collect and analyze program data to track progress, measure impact, and inform program improvement.

+ Prepare regular reports for funders and stakeholders, highlighting program achievements and challenges.

+ Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**

+ BS/BA degree required in Health Administration Public Health or Public Policy degree preferred.

+ Master's degree preferred.

+ 2 years of experience as a Community Health Worker or System Navigator or 5 years’ of experience as in community based programs or social services.

+ Minimum 1-2 years’ experience implementing community-based programs developing outreach strategies collaborating with community-based organizations and report writing.

+ Basic knowledge of budgeting or accounting.

+ Knowledge of local community agencies and resources.

+ Ability to organize projects and establish priorities.

+ Creative and analytical skills.

+ Ability to travel locally for outreach events (some evenings and weekends).

+ Grant writing experience preferred.

+ Presentation and public speaking skills.

+ Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace products Zoom and Canva.

+ Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

+ Fire Card (must obtain within 90 days of hire date. We offer the classes in the hospital)

**Pay Range**

$34.50 - $45.21 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.