Definition
This position will function as the Healthy Start Community Action Network Coordinator (CAN), to engage community members in addressing factors that contribute to maternal and infant mortality and morbidity. The position will utilize Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) data and recommendations in the formation and execution of a CAN action plan, and will provide regular updates on progress to the Community Action Team (CAT) for coordination and collaboration.
Preferred Experience and Training:
Experience in Maternal Child Health, community organization or engagement, communications, or actions/strategic planning and implementation.
Under general direction, is responsible for coordinating programs designed to develop and maintain close positive relations between neighborhood communities and the City of Columbus; performs related duties as required.
Examples of Work
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
Interacts with City officials, community leaders and members of the general public to provide information and technical assistance in the resolution of neighborhood concerns/problems;
Makes oral presentations before community and civic organizations designed to educate citizens about cultural diversity and to reduce insensitivity among diverse groups;
Evaluates the overall program effectiveness; compiles and maintains information files on City and community activities;
Provides explanation of ordinances, rules, and regulations of City, state, or federal government programs and services;
Confers with department and other City officials in the planning and development of community relations activities;
Prepares and distributes reports, newsletters, and various informational documents; posts information and oversees content on website and various social media channels;
Assists in the investigation of claims of equal employment opportunity violations; conducts surveys to determine existence of systematic discrimination;
Assists in the development and implementation of training modules for the community, staff, and general public;
Develops or updates operating manuals and/or policies establishing methods of performing work in accordance with organizational goals and objectives;
Participates in the budget development process for the community relations program;
Initiates and drafts legislation for submission to City Council;
Responds to inquiries for information from other City officials, community leaders, and the general public;
Coordinates City services in neighborhood communities such as weed/high grass removal contracts, neighborhood pride events, etc.
May supervise the activities of employees responsible for maintaining positive relations between neighborhood communities; may train and assist program staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience in public or community relations. Substitution(s): Additional years of experience, as stated above, may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year for year basis
. A master's degree in one (1) of the above fields may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Test/Job Contact Information
Recruitment #: 23-0796-V8
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)
Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Alisha Ardolino
Department of Columbus Public Health
Division of Health
240 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
P: (614) 645-6046
E: aaardolino@columbus.gov
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
