Policy Change Director jobs in Erie, PA

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN

Adagio Health Inc is looking to hire a full-time Healthcare and Policy Coordinator for its Greensburg Office Location.

WHAT MAKES ADAGIO HEALTH A GREAT PLACE TO WORK?

Adagio Health offers daylight hours, Monday through Friday with no nights, weekends or holidays. We offer affordable healthcare and insurance coverage, a 403(b)-retirement plan with immediate vesting in Adagio's contribution, and professional development reimbursement.

ABOUT ADAGIO HEALTH INC.

For over 50 years, Adagio Health has provided health, wellness, and nutrition services in Pennsylvania. Today, the organization serves approximately 100,000 patients and clients annually. While women's health is a primary focus for the organization, reproductive health, breast and cervical cancer screening, and preventive health services are also offered to men, teens, members of the LGBTQ community, and anyone in need of care in a welcoming, confidential setting. Adagio Health operates 9 medical offices in western PA that also address social determinants of health such as food insecurity, behavioral health, and care navigation; manages the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program in 5 Pennsylvania counties; promotes tobacco/vaping prevention and cessation; oversees breast and cervical cancer screening and treatment programs across Pennsylvania; and empowers local communities to address nutritional, reproductive, and behavioral health; positive relationship building; and life skills through an array of clinical and education programs.

RESPONSIBILITES FOR A HEALTHCARE AND POLICY COORDINATOR

• Develops, organizes and facilitates presentation of programs and activities to target populations and institutions in the community that will promote nicotine-free policies, second and third hand smoke awareness, Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA) education, and other Adagio Health and Tobacco program information.
• Works with schools, colleges, housing sites, municipalities, boroughs, townships, cities, foundations, and other worksites to develop nicotine-free policies.
• Creates and partnerships and professional collaborations throughout the region.
• Collaborates with Adagio Health's legal team and other legal departments, human resource departments, and unions to ensure policies meet all restrictions and requirements.
• Assists in the development, selection and distribution of educational materials within the community.
• Participates on regional coalitions to promote collaboration among programming and gain partnerships.
• Completes all policy documentation and prepares reports as needed.
• Coordinate Enforcement and Compliance activity including providing oversite of subcontractors completing Act 112, Synar, and CIAA site visits, providing technical assistance to subcontractors, and completing reporting to managers and funders.
• Coordinates cessation efforts within all healthcare and behavioral health facilities to ensure proper data collection and quality assurance.
• Works with medical offices, dentist offices, and other medical service providers to develop nicotine-free policies and practices to better serve their patients, staff, and community.
• Provide cessation classes pending Tobacco Treatment Certification within 3 months of hire.
• Assists in the development, selection and distribution of educational materials within the community.
• Participates in regional coalitions to promote collaboration among programming and gain partnerships.
• Works collaboratively within the team setting to accomplish deliverables and programmatic goals.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A HEALTHCARE AND POLICY COORDINATOR

1. Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, health administration and policy, health education or a related field
2. At least two (2) years' experience in community health
3. Experience in health policy preferred.
4. Ability to work with diverse individuals and institutions.
5. Ability to commit to the principles of smoke-free living.
6. Ability to travel regionally as required.

READY TO JOIN OUR NONPROFIT COMMUNITY HEALTH TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job with our nonprofit community health organization, please complete a full application on our company website using the link: https://adagiohealth.isolvedhire.com/jobs/.

Adagio Health strives to create a culture where every employee feels respected and included. We believe teams with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives create better outcomes. We want every employee, regardless of their role in the organization, to have a sense of pride and belonging and a shared commitment to excellence. We make employment decisions based on job related criteria, regardless of age, sex, race, gender identity or expression, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other non-work related criteria. EEO/M/F/D/V employer.