EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING (EOA) BOLD 2 COORDINATOR

State-of-Hawai; Hawaii; On-site; USD 61,370 - 73,509; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Executive Office on Aging, seeks a qualified professional to advance ADRD programs in Downtown Honolulu. This exempt, temporary full-time role focuses on coordinating a broad coalition, managing federal project and budget activities, and promoting brain health awareness.

Requires a Bachelor’s in Social Work/Public Health/Public Administration (Masters preferred), 3+ years of related experience, strong writing and communication skills, and ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Three+ years of federal project and budget management experience.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer's and dementia; excellent writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Improve implementation of Hawaii 2035 ADRD goals by maintaining an engaged coalition.
• Increase ADRD awareness among the public, providers, and professionals in culturally tailored ways.
• Develop workforce capacity for professionals, paraprofessionals, and caregivers.
• Increase community-clinical linkages across health care systems and public health entities.
• Utilize data for continuous quality improvement and monitor Hawaii 2035 progress.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Public Administration, or related field

Master's Degree in Social Work, Public Health, or Public Administration or related field preferred

Job description

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Executive Office on Aging.

The position is located in Downtown on the Island of Oahu.

$6,043 per month, salary commensurate w/ training and experience

Exempt, Non-Civil Service, Full-Time, Temporary Appointment.

• 1) improve implementation of the goals identified in the Hawaii 2035 Strategic Plan for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) by maintaining an engaged coalition,
• 2) increase awareness and understanding of ADRD and brain health among the general public, providers, and other professionals in culturally tailored ways to reduce risk, improve linkages to treatment and services, prevent poor health outcomes, and support caregivers,
• 3) increase opportunities to develop the workforce capacity for professionals, paraprofessionals and caregivers,
• 4) increase the number of community-clinical linkages among health care systems and existing services, public health agencies, and community-based organizations to ensure inclusion and expanded use of effective (evidence based or evidence informed) interventions, and
• 6) increase the use of data for continuous quality improvement and to inform providers, program development and policy as well as monitor progress on the implementation of the Hawaii 2035.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Public Administration, or related field required. Masters Degree in Social Work, Public Health, or Public Administration or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Three plus (3) years of related experience in federal project and budget management. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Alzheimer's and dementia. Must possess excellent writing skills. Good communicator. Able to work in a team environment.

Who May Apply

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT:

The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

This position is exempt from civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be “at will,” which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.

Department of Health regarding this exempt position.