Program Coordinator- Health Department

As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer criminal history background check, physical examination and drug screen. All employees must also submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.

Program Coordinator-Healthy Families Wyandotte

The position will be completing assessments in the home with new families, collaborating with the community, and engaging enrolled families in the Healthy Families Wyandotte program.

• Complete the validated Family Resilience and Opportunities for Growth (FROG) Scale in the home with interested families and identify family strengths and areas to address at the start of services.

• Contact and meet with new families to explain voluntary Healthy Families program

• Maintain regular long-term contact and support families.

• Market Healthy Families Wyandotte program on Facebook, create flyers or other items to advertise the program, and update Facebook with program updates.

• Collaborate with community partners regarding client needs.

• Participate in community events to promote the program and connect with families who are interested in services.

• Meet with the supervisor and provide the family with a warm hand-off to the Family Support Specialists.

• Help plan and participate in monthly Family Time events.

• Develop and manage an Individualized Family Service Plan, coordinating with the client.

• Provide clients with baby items from the program (pack n plays, highchair, etc.)

Perform general responsibilities as part of the job requirements listed above:

• Maintain an understanding of the various processes and procedures of the positionUtilizes strong communication skills and professionalism

• Maintain professional and cordial interactions with community partners, staff, and others at all times

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and two years of related program experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Experience in working with or providing services to children and their families

• Requires knowledge of computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel) and office equipment 

• Must be comfortable speaking on the phone and in person with others

• Demonstrated ability to work well with people of various ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and life experiences 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team, manage multiple priorities, and have exceptional time management and organizational skills 

• Willing to engage in building reflective capacity (e.g., capacity for introspection, communication, awareness of self in relation to others, recognizing value of supervision, etc.)

• A valid Kansas driver’s license and reliable transportation are necessary

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish/English or Burmese/English.

• Experience in working with culturally diverse communities/families and the ability to be culturally

• appropriate.

• Experience in home visiting or other social services.

• Organized systems thinker with strong project management skills. Content creation, social media, earned media, or public relations experience.

​ This is a grant-funded position.

Salary Range:

$27.54-$36.83/hr.

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce.

If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please call (913) 573-5660 or email [email protected].

Company: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS