Project Coordinator

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, TX is seeking a program coordinator to assist the Director in developing and managing the CKC grant. You will collaborate with local school districts and community partners to design, implement, and evaluate activities that help eligible individuals enroll in Medicaid and CHIP, using health education methods that are culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate.

The role involves coordinating outreach with staff at health fairs, events, and conferences

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with relevant experience in health education or public health.
• Experience in community health promotion and coordinating volunteers preferred.
• English/Spanish fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director to develop and manage the Connecting Kids to Coverage (CKC) grant.
• Collaborate with local school districts, community agencies and other partners to design, implement and evaluate activities to enroll Medicaid/ CHIP.
• Coordinate activities with grant outreach staff at health fairs, events, conferences and wellness programs to bring Medicaid/CHIP resources to UH patients and the community.

Skills

Public speaking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health education, social science, public health or equivalent experience

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists Director to develop and manage the Connecting Kids to Coverage (CKC) grant. Collaborates with local school districts, community agencies and other community partners to design, implement and evaluate activities to assist members of the community to enroll in Medicaid and CHIP while insuring initiatives employ health education methods and techniques that are developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive in order to achieve program objectives. Will coordinate program activities with grant outreach staff including participating in health fairs, community events, conferences, wellness programs and other appropriate venues to bring Medicaid, CHIP and other health coverage resources to UHpatients and the community.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in health education, social science, public health or equivalent experience is required. Experience in community health promotion, volunteer activity coordination, or health education in a community health setting is preferred. Experience with public speaking and/or teaching, individually or in groups, is required. English/Spanish fluency is preferred.