Migrant Health and Outreach Programs Manager - Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers

Migrant Health and Outreach Programs Manager

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. has a great opportunity for a motivated Migrant Health and Outreach Programs Manager looking to make a difference at the community level, work with a team in an outpatient setting serving a multicultural population, and help patients and the community as a whole achieve their best level of wellness.

Summary: The basic function of the Migrant Health and Outreach Program Manager is developing, planning and implementing the coordination of basic health, health education and social service needs to migrant and seasonal farm workers in the South Jersey area. This role is also responsible for promoting programs for SJFMC along with the Migrant Health program.

Hours: This is a full-time position that requires the ability to work a flexible schedule.

Position Responsibilities/Duties:

• Develop and monitor implementation of Migrant Health and Outreach Program activities according to the SJFMC Health Care Plan
• Ensure the provision of the outreach services to migrant/seasonal farm workers by coordinating such services as nursing, health screenings, health education, transportation, case management and mobile van services
• Develop, implement and evaluate policies, procedures, business plans and special projects that support the provision of migrant/seasonal health services
• Perform continual assessment on policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations, laws & contracts
• Determine the qualifications and competence of department personnel; continually assess the competency of all staff and complete written performance reviews in a timely manner
• Provide opportunities for staff development by establishing and implementing educational plans for department in-services and orientation, unit specific requirements and mandatory organizational education; provide for the appropriate education for staff members
• Recommend required resources as needed to enhance outreach services
• Establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with personnel in all operating departments of the company, patients, doctors and the business/medical community at large
• Develop and implement the health education programs and special education programs such as ESL classes
• Serve as a liaison and/or interpreter between farm workers, community organizations and health center staff
• Perform group health education sessions and activities at the labor camps and health centers
• Coordinate transportation for farm workers to community organizations and health care facilities; maintain reports of vehicle maintenance; monitor GPS systems
• Visit campsites in a 5 county radius of South Jersey; identify health problems and concerns of farm workers
• Provide appropriate referrals specialists, clinics and other community resource
• Responsible for remaining current with business, health trends, and innovative industry practices.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned by the President/CEO

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Keyword: Outreach,Migrant,Healthcare, Public Health, Community Health
Required Experience:

• Master’s in health education, public health, nutrition or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in health education, including experience in a supervisory role
• Bilingual in Spanish or Creole preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Knowledge of local community resources is a plus

Benefits:

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. provides an excellent work environment, state-of-the-art facilities, opportunity for professional development, and a very competitive benefits package which includes: Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan with company contribution, generous paid time off, paid holidays, competitive wages with annual cost-of-living increases, and a Tuition Assistance Program.

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

From: Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers