Overview
Our mission is to enhance the health of our community and to achieve this we provide health services that address unmet needs and opportunities. We demonstrate dignity and respect for all people and focus on our employees, clients and community. Join our organization and help us accomplish our goals and make a meaningful impact in our community!
The Health Services Coordinator provides comprehensive project management and administrative support to the Health Services Department including Health Care Access, Mental Health Connections, and the Family Dental Clinic. The coordinator will facilitate, foster, and maintain collaboration across health services programs to identify quality improvement opportunities, improve operational efficiencies, pool resources, and cross-promote program services.
Through a client-centered lens and a focus on equitable access to care, the Health Services Coordinator will identify internal team support needs including training and continuing education, and service gaps, and propose and facilitate approved solutions.
The coordinator plans, organizes, and coordinates meetings, presentations, facilitation, project management and other related duties to help ensure the success of program operations and assigned projects. Projects include internal work and projects in partnership with other organizations.
Pay Range and Status
- $62,720 – $76,832 per year DOQ
- 40 hours per week
- Monday – Friday
For full qualifications and responsibilities, please review the job description at www.healthdistrict.org/careers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in public health, human services, public administration, communications, or related field with 3 – 5 years of experience.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience level.
Key Responsibilities
The Health Services Coordinator:
- Provides advanced level administrative support to the Health Services Department, including the Health Services Director and Health Services Project Strategist.
- Assists in prioritizing, summarizing, and completing communications.
- Meets regularly with Health Services Leadership concerning identified quality improvement opportunities, program management issues, and shares project updates.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and include relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/ living experience. Please include a cover letter that details how your experiences and qualifications align with this position.
Submit a resume and cover letter to Attn: Search Coordinator
- Email: searchcoordinator@healthdistrict.org
- Fax: 970-221-7165
- Mail: Health District of Northern Larimer County, 120 Bristlecone Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524
The anticipated close date is Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Why work for us
- We value a work-life balance.
- Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge that result in successful performance in their roles/positions.
- We provide comprehensive benefits, including (100% or prorated portion) of the cost of medical, dental, low-cost vision, 401(a) and optional 457(b) retirement plans, 12 holidays, and generous flexible paid time off.
- Student Loan Forgiveness is available for qualifying borrowers.
- We believe that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our organization, so we consider a combination of experiences to meet minimum qualifications. Experience may include related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/living experience.
- We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure that all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion (creed), political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Infection Prevention
During flu season, flu shots are strongly recommended for this position.
About Health District of Northern Larimer County
Overview:
The Health District is a public health agency that provides residents of northern Larimer County with dental, mental health and preventive health services, in addition to connecting people to more affordable prescription and health insurance options.
Products and services:
- Sliding fee and Medicaid dental services
- Prescription Assistance
- Sliding-fee mental health counseling and mental health referrals
- Low-cholesterol screening
- Quit tobacco counseling
- Assistance with low-cost health insurance options
- Online health information resource
Divisions and departments:
- Advanced Care Planning Team
- Family Dental Clinic
- Health Promotion
- Integrated Primary Care/Mental Health Program
- Larimer Health Connect
- Mental Health Connections
Achievements:
The Health District is viewed as a cutting-edge, model public health agency in many areas, from its collection and use of local health statistics to its commitment to collaborative community problem solving around mental health and dental care.
Awards:
2010
Joseph Jabaily Public Health Hero Award
Larimer County Department of Health and Environment
2011
Silver Well Workplace Award
Fort Collins Well City Task Force
2013
Spirit of Giving Award
United Way of Larimer County
2014
National Bike Challenge (for workplaces with 100-499 employees)
League of American Bicyclists
2014-2019
Silver Level Bike Friendly Business designation
League of American Bicyclists
2015
Best News/Talk Show Host or Team in a Major Market for “Community at Work” radio show
Colorado Broadcasters Association
2016
Silver Spotlight Award for Health District Compass Newsletter
League of American Communications Professionals
2020-Present
Gold Level Bike Friendly Business designation
League of American Bicyclists
2022
Nonprofit Collaboration of the Year Award (with Homeward Alliance)
BizWest Media
Future of company:
Health District strategic priorities are determined by a publicly elected board of directors based on a variety of information, including data from a triennial community health survey.
Competitors:
The Health District is a gap-filling agency that is not in competition with other organizations. However, it does partner with many other local entities, including the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, Poudre Valley Hospital/University of Colorado Health, SummitStone Health Partners and others.
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