SHIP Grant Coordinator

Carver County; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated SHIP Grant Coordinator to lead initiatives aimed at improving community health. In this pivotal role, you will plan, implement, and evaluate programs focused on reducing obesity and tobacco use across various sectors. Collaborating with public health staff and stakeholders, you will conduct needs assessments, analyze data, and advocate for community action. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on public health outcomes in the community while ensuring compliance with grant requirements. If you are passionate about community health and eager to drive positive change, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Public Health or related field.
• Strong background in program planning and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate SHIP programs to reduce obesity and tobacco use.
• Conduct needs assessments and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Manage SHIP contracts and ensure compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Data Analysis

Community Engagement

Program Evaluation

Public Health Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health

Master's Degree in Public Health

Job description

Under the direction of the Public Health Community Health and Promotion Unit Supervisor, the SHIP Grant Coordinator is responsible for all aspects related to the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) grant and will work in conjunction with current Public Health staff and other stakeholders to coordinate and lead SHIP initiatives and functions as outlined in the SHIP grant.

This position is grant funded.• Plan, implement and evaluate programs and initiatives that focus on policy, system and environmental changes in schools, worksites, communities, child care, and health care organizations to reduce obesity and tobacco use and exposure.

• Plan and conduct SHIP-related needs assessments to assist in determining where to allocate resources and communicate findings to key audiences, to promote the development of the SHIP strategies.

• Collect, analyze and interpret SHIP-focused data and provide recommendations to stakeholders in order to identify and maintain SHIP-related strategies to maintain compliance with the SHIP grant

• Educate the community regarding public health issues related to SHIP, using meetings, media, websites, newsletters, etc., and advocate for community action.

• Responsible for maintaining membership on the SHIP Community Leadership Team and, in collaboration with the Leadership team, design and execute strategies that monitor and assess the effects of SHIP programs in Carver County.

• Develop and manage SHIP contracts and grants, including preparing applications, implementation, evaluation, and reporting, to ensure compliance and accountability to the Minnesota Department of Health.

• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Public or Community Health, Health Services Administration, Environmental Health, Public Administration, Social Services, or a related field and two (2) years paid work experience in Public Health, Community Health, Environmental Health, Social Services, or other related field
or
• Master's Degree in Public or Community Health, Health Services Administration, Environmental Health, Public Administration, Social Services, or a related field
and
• Valid MN driver's license and/or evidence of mobility.All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks and background investigation.