Region III ROOTS Hub Program Director

Socket.dev; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Program Director to lead Region III ROOTS Hub activities across six counties in North Carolina. You will liaise with health departments, providers, hospitals, and community partners to translate regional priorities into actionable strategies.

The role requires a public health or related background, proven relationship-building, and strong organizational skills to manage diverse stakeholders and ensure program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health administration, social work or related field.
• Master's degree in an applicable field is highly desired.
• Strong relationship-building and organizational abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted ambassador and primary contact for Region III ROOTS Hub activities.
• Build relationships across six counties and coordinate cross-county collaboration.
• Monitor performance, milestones, risks, and ensure timely reporting.
• Review quarterly reports, contract compliance, and financial documentation.
• Support development of action plans with clear timelines and owners.
• Facilitate care pathways, referrals, workforce and service coordination.
• Assess partner readiness and align responsibilities and resources.

Skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration across agencies

Priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

Funding period through June 30, 2028

Must have ability to travel throughout six-county Region III service area

Benefits:

The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, 13 paid holidays, floating holiday, new hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more. (Benefits differ for part time employees). Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate!

The Region III ROOTS Hub Program Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Region III ROOTS Hub across its six-county service area. Serving as the primary regional liaison, the Program Director fosters collaboration among local health departments, health care providers, hospitals and health systems, community-based organizations, local governments, educational and workforce partners, residents, Vaya Health, Appalachian State University, AHEC, and other ROOTS Hub stakeholders. The Program Director works closely with Catawba County Public Health, the region's second public health anchor for Medicaid Region III, to advance shared goals and coordinate implementation efforts. This position is responsible for translating regional priorities, community needs, and assessment findings into practical, community-driven strategies that support the ROOTS Hub mission.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted ambassador and primary point of contact for Region III ROOTS Hub activities and represent the Hub at regional, county, community, and stakeholder meetings
• Build effective relationships across the six counties, align implementation activities, and identify opportunities for cross-county collaboration and resource sharing
• Ongoing program assessment through monitoring performance of deliverables, milestones, identification of emerging opportunities and risks while promoting successful local strategies
• Review and submit quarterly reports, contract compliance, financial documentation, and annual reports
• Support development and implementation of action plans, including concrete next steps, responsible parties, timelines, and measures of success
• Facilitate care pathway, referral, workforce, and service coordination discussions while monitoring progress and opportunities to accelerate activities
• Assess partner readiness to participate in ROOTS Hub activities and help organizations understand expectations, roles, responsibilities, and available resources

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in public health, health administration, social work, community development, business, or related field. Master's degree in an applicable field is highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of rural health, community-based systems, public health, health care systems, and community development
• Knowledge of community health assessments, community health improvement planning, or population health initiatives
• Must Possess strong relationship-building skills and demonstrate exceptional organizational abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential
• Ability to to work with a diverse community and organizational partners as well as lead collaborative initiatives
• Possess ability to successfully manage competing priorities, tight deadlines, and cross-functional stakeholder relationships

Our Mission

To improve individual and community health through services, education, and collaborative action.

Our Vision

We envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments.

CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.