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  • ID
    #17768730
  • Job type
    Full-time
  • Salary
    TBD
  • Source
    Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
  • Date
    2021-08-03
  • Deadline
    2021-10-02

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Job Description

The

Community Support Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Community Support Specialist will work closely with managers, and directors for assigned areas. This will include the development of work plans, metrics and resources to achieve the strategic goals and objectives on the assigned activities. Assigned activities may include work related to the Community Health Needs Assessment, the Community Health Improvement Plan and/or other Northwestern Medicine programs that may align with the External and Community Affairs Division.

Responsibilities:

  • This position requires planning and implementation for community and outreach activities including the coordination of internal and external resources, overseeing volunteer recruitment, identifying event spaces, assuring that programs are on time and on budget.
  • This position serves as a liaison and representative of Northwestern Medicine at community events or meetings and helps establish and maintain partnerships to promote a culture of wellness in the communities that NM serves.
  • Additionally, this position serves as intermediary between Northwestern Medicine and local, regional and state associations (American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, March of Dimes, etc.).
  • Provides support to health and wellness programs and initiatives.
  • Maintains internal reporting tool to track hospital departments’ community benefit activities.
  • Assist in the collection of community wellness program outcomes, evaluations and reports for existing and new programs.
  • Works closely with the manager and NMHC leadership to meet compliance requirements for external reporting of NMHC activities in support of community benefits, community health needs assessments (CHNA), Internal Revenue Form 990 Schedule H (990) and property tax exemption (PTAX), among others.
  • Assists the manager with preparing the Annual Report on Community Benefit, supports CHNA development and reporting, 990 and PTAX filings, helps implement the community grants process, and supports community relations, among other projects.
  • Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external parties, is detail-oriented and well-organized. Familiar with database management/use.
  • Supports data collection and maintenance, meeting planning and execution, editing, and communication.

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
  • 2 to 3 years relevant experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft: Word, Excel, Power Point.
  • Understanding of healthcare industry and community health/engagement.
  • Excellent written, verbal and communication skills, demonstrated ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with peers and constituents at all levels of the organization. Ability to represent the organization at community events; strong public speaking and presentation skills.
  • Available to work occasional evening and weekend hours.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

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