Job Description
The Support Specialist II 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 Support Specialist II 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 of 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, creating, and implementation for community and outreach activities including the coordination of internal and external resources, overseeing volunteer recruitment, identifying event spaces, and 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 an intermediary between Northwestern Medicine and local, regional, and state associations (American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, March of Dimes, etc.).
- Provides support to and sometimes leads 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.
- Strong Public speaking ability
- EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Additional responsibilities: ENDUM: CHNA
- Provide project management for NM Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) and Community Health Implementation Plans (CHIPs), including adherence to project plans and support of written reports
- Assist with Community Health Council to coordinate and enhance community voice in the CHNA and CHIP processes
- Assist regional teams with the evaluation of CHIP strategies, including performance tracking and reporting templates
- Collaborate with internal departments to coordinate report compliance, adoption, branding, and internal audit
- Preferred qualifications: experience using community data tracking platforms like CBISA or Conduent
Additional responsibilities: Compliance
- 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.
Additional responsibilities: Education
- This position requires an assessment of community education needs, based on the Community Health Needs Assessment, the Community Health Improvement Plan, and/or other organizational strategies and grant requirements when applicable.
- Requires the ability to evaluate, design, present, and disseminate culturally appropriate health and wellness education information and materials.
- Demonstrates excellent public speaking ability to present high-quality health and wellness educational materials to individuals or groups.
- Facilitate health and wellness classes/programs according to Community Affairs guidelines and/or any grant requirements.
- Maintain health and wellness education outcomes, evaluations, and reports for existing and new programs.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred