Program Coordinator- Health Department

Unified Government of Wyandotte County; United States; On-site; USD 37,939 - 50,737; Full time

Job summary

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Healthy Families Wyandotte program. This role involves engaging with new families, conducting assessments in their homes, and collaborating with the community to provide support and resources. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, at least two years of relevant experience, and strong communication and organizational skills.

This is a grant-funded position with a salary range of $27.54-$36.83 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and two years of related program experience or equivalent.
• Experience providing services to children and families.
• Comfortable speaking on the phone and in person.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and have organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments in the home with new families.
• Collaborate with community and engage enrolled families.
• Market the program on social media.
• Provide clients with baby items from the program.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organization

Experience with children and families

Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Program Coordinator - Healthy Families Wyandotte

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.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments in the home with new families
• Collaborate with the community and engage enrolled families in the Healthy Families Wyandotte program
• Complete the validated Family Resilience and Opportunities for Growth (FROG) Scale with interested families and identify family strengths and areas to address at the start of services
• Contact and meet with new families to explain the voluntary Healthy Families program and maintain regular long‑term contact and support families
• Market the 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.)
• Maintain an understanding of the various processes and procedures of the position
• Utilize 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
• Experience in working with or providing services to children and their families
• Requires knowledge of computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel) and office equipment
• 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 (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

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

Benefits

• 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.