Community Health Director jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Community Health Director is responsible for developing plans for community-based health programs aimed at the prevention of disease and promotion of health. Recommends community health initiatives, policy implications and best practices after reviewing health literature and statistics. Being a Community Health Director identifies community health program related grant funding and develops grant proposals. Manages specific community health programs from planning and design through implementation and evaluation. Additionally, Community Health Director requires a master's degree in a related area. Typically reports to a top management. The Community Health Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Community Health Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Promotor/a - Community Health Worker
  • Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley
  • Watsonville, CA FULL_TIME
  • PLEASE FILL OUT THE JOB APPLICATION ON THE PVHEALTH.ORG WEBSITE
    https://pvhealthtrust.org/employment-application/

    Job Title: | Promotor/a - Community Health Worker
    FLSA Classification: Non- Exempt
    Department: | Diabetes Health Center
    Compensation: | $23-$30
    Reports to: | Program Manager – Clinical Services 

    Summary:
    As a part of the care team, the Promotora/Community Health Worker is responsible for improving health outcomes by providing health promotion, disease management, and health education services to diverse populations and supporting community members and their social and health needs by referring them to community resources, services, and medical systems. 

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Provide patient-centered health coaching and education activities across the continuum of care to facilitate high-quality, cost-effective health promotion programs designed to improve health outcomes.
    • Act as a liaison between the patient, the patient’s support network, treating physician(s), and ancillary providers.
    • Work collaboratively with all CHT team members and stakeholders utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach to assess, identify, plan, set goals, and measure outcomes.
    • Assess social determinants and health, needs, and assets of priority populations to determine client needs and make referrals to family support, health, and social service agencies in the area, following up with individuals to ensure they receive needed services.
    • Act as a patient advocate working to resolve patient concerns and barriers to access healthcare and wellness services.
    • Develop relationships with local health care and social service providers to facilitate information sharing and service provision.
    • Actively engage and build rapport with community members by participating in public/community events.
    • Attend and participate in assigned organizational meetings and activities, including special events.
    • Complete other tasks and duties as assigned in support of the Health Trust mission.

    Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
    • A high school diploma/GED is required.
    • Bilingual (Spanish and English) required.
    • A valid CA Driver’s License is required.
    • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, Community Health, or Health-related field preferred, OR equivalent experience is a plus but not required.
    • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of individuals, sometimes in stressful situations.
    • Ability to tailor information at the appropriate level of health literacy and to interact respectfully with diverse cultural and socio-economic populations.
    • Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed.
    • Must be able to manage stress and multiple simultaneous work demands.
    • Must demonstrate respect, concern, and empathy for the spiritual and emotional needs of patients.
    • Ability to work independently, problem solve, and design creative solutions to complex challenges.
    • Detail-oriented, organized, and efficient.
    • Strong proficiency in Windows-based database applications.
    • Naturally friendly, punctual, professional self-starter who enjoys being part of a team that thrives on helping others to support local healthcare delivery.

    Perks and Benefits:
    • Stipend for continuing education/professional development training 
    • Employer-sponsored health benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
    • Paid holidays, vacation, & sick time 
    • 403B Program 

    Physical Demands and Use of Machines, Tools, and Equipment:
    • Seldom (1–5%): reach above shoulders, use fax.
    • Occasionally (6-33%): bend, twist, push, pull, climb, squat, crawl, kneel; use copier and filing cabinet drawers & locks.
    • Frequently (34-66%): sit, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stand and walk; grasp with hands and fingers; use telephone.
    • Continuously (67-100%): use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; see (including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus), hear, and speak; key (i.e., computer, calculator, telephone); and lift (up to 5 lbs); use writing instruments, computer.

    Work Environment:
    • Approximately 50% of the time performing job duties is spent indoors, within a standard office or clinic environment.
    • Approximately 30%-70% of the time is spent on the computer.
    • Approximately 75% of the time is spent interacting with colleagues and members of the community.
    • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
    • The temperature of the work environment is moderate and ranges from 65 – 80 degrees.

    Travel Requirements: This job requires regular local travel (50%).
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Director of Financial Operations
  • Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley
  • Watsonville, CA FULL_TIME
  • *PLEASE FILL OUT JOB APPLICATION HERE: https://pvhealthtrust.org/employment-application/ **Job Title: Director of Financial Operations.FLSA Classification: Exempt.Department: Administration.Compensati...
  • 19 Days Ago
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Integrated Behavioral Health Provider I
  • Santa Cruz Community Health
  • Santa Cruz, CA FULL_TIME
  • Santa Cruz Community Health (SCCH) is a multi-site, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving Santa Cruz County residents. SCCH began as a women's health collective in 1974 with the mission to ...
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Integrated Behavioral Health Provider II
  • Santa Cruz Community Health
  • Santa Cruz, CA FULL_TIME
  • Santa Cruz Community Health (SCCH) is a multi-site, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving Santa Cruz County residents. SCCH began as a women's health collective in 1974 with the mission to ...
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Community Health Coordinator
  • Dominican Hospital
  • SANTA CRUZ, CA PART_TIME
  • OverviewDominican Hospital (a member of Dignity Health) is a 222-bed facility that offers a wide range of services to residents of California’s Central Coast. With 24/7 emergency care comprehensive ca...
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Community Well-being Director
  • Mount Madonna Center
  • Watsonville, CA FULL_TIME
  • Community Well-being Director Experience creative self-expression and rich connections in an environment where heart and meaning are a part of everyday life! Mount Madonna Center is offering a unique ...
  • 18 Days Ago
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Garden House Director
  • Merrill Gardens Llc
  • San Jose, CA
  • Highly competitive pay!A free daily meal!Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Program Director
  • Community Bridges
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • $1,000 HIRING BONUS *After completion of 6-month probationary period. For complete job description and to apply visit we...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Cultural Burning/Fire Program Manager
  • Amah Mutsun Land Trust
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Amah Mutsun Land Trust Fire, Cultural Burn Program Manager Background Organizational Bac...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sr. Talent Operations Project Manager
  • eBay, Inc.
  • San Jose, CA
  • At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader - we're changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empo...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Executive Director
  • MHCAN
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Peer Run Drop In Executive Director Reports to: MHCAN Board of Directors If you are inte...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Affordable Community Director - Non-Exempt
  • FPI Management, Inc.
  • Redwood City, CA
  • Company Description Multifamily Property Management Job Description The Community Director (Non-Exempt) is fully account...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Executive Director (ED)
  • The Watermark at Almaden
  • San Jose, CA
  • Position Details Salary: 185000.00 - 195000.00 Annually Watermark Retirement Communities is one of the Top 25 Best Workp...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director II, Facilities, Maintenance, Operations & Safety (FMOS)
  • North Monterey County Unified School District
  • Castroville, CA
  • About the Employer Welcome to North Monterey County Unified School District where Together, What we do Matters! We are l...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz (/ˈsæntə ˈkruːz/, Spanish: Holy Cross) is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California. As of 2013 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated Santa Cruz's population at 62,864. Situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, about 32 mi (51 km) south of San Jose and 75 mi (120 km) south of San Francisco, the city is part of the 12-county San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland Combined Statistical Area. Santa Cruz is known for its moderate climate, natural environment, coastline, redwood forests, alternative community lifestyles, and socially liberal leanings. It is also home to th...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Community Health Director jobs
$143,227 to $222,546
Santa Cruz, California area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago
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