Program Coordinator - Healthy Oxford Hills

Davita Inc.; Norway (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Maine seeks an energetic individual for a community health coordinator role focused on youth wellness. The candidate will lead the Growing Healthy Kids program, enhancing physical activity and nutrition through collaboration with schools and community partners. This position offers a supportive environment within a dynamic health care team, ideal for someone passionate about community health.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• Experience: One year in healthcare or related work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination and implementation of the Growing Healthy Kids program.
• Collaborate with schools and community entities to increase health opportunities.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Description

Do you enjoy being physically active and working with youth and families in schools and communities? If so, this is the position for you! Healthy Oxford Hills, the Community Health department at Stephens Memorial Hospital, is seeking a qualified, self-motivated, and energetic individual to assist with the coordination and implementation of our Growing Healthy Kids program. Growing Healthy Kids is part of the Roberts Farm Experiential Learning Program, a collaboration program between the Oxford Hills School District, the Western Foothills Land Trust, and Healthy Oxford Hills. The goals of the Growing Healthy Kids program are to expand physical activity and wellness programming across the Oxford Hills region, encourage students to build healthy habits in physical activity, nutrition, stress management, screen time, and sleep.

This position will work primarily with 3^rd and 4^th grade students, although they will also work with students in other elementary school grades and in middle/high school. A successful candidate must have the ability to work within a team and independently to collaborate with schools, childcare facilities, after school programs and communities to increase physical activity and nutrition opportunities among participants. Coordinates and implements all specific program elements, communications and activities in collaboration with members of the healthcare team and appropriate community entities in order to increase the health and wellbeing of the community served.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
2. License/Certifications: N/A
3. Experience: One year of experience in healthcare or related work experience required. Some roles may require experience in a specific program area.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Strong computer skills.
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Leanne M. Roberts at [e-mail]