Description
In partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Improving Infant Outcomes Initiative, the Community Systems Development Specialist (CSDS) is responsible for collaboration and facilitation with Tulsa area community partners to enhance maternal and child health systems with the outcome of improving the health status of mothers and children. CSDS will use Fetal Infant Mortality Review and other MCH data to guide priority education initiatives and address racial disparities and other system barriers targeting geographic areas at the highest risk for infant mortality. The CSDS will work with community members to define action steps and serve as an advocate for policy change regarding maternal and child health issues. This position will participate in area health, educational, and other coalitions to assure the involvement of communities in the decision-making process when designing approaches and interventions to meet identified needs.
Examples of Duties
The following functions represent the majority of the duties performed by the position but is not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary.
- Understand and utilize group facilitation; describe/explain the social determinants of health; and demonstrate basic skills in review of data related to community assessments.
- Mobilize community action and develop multilevel action plans that bring together organizations, agencies, and community members; and produce, interpret, and disseminate information/health messages to community members in clear language respectful to the identified community.
- Demonstrate skill as a catalyst to expand collaboration efforts between traditional healthcare providers and other community players.
- Engage/Challenge the community to address core public health functions of health assessment and policy development into workable solutions.
- Help to raise public awareness on issues relevant to the health of women and children in the Tulsa community, specifically to address health disparities and improve poor birth outcomes
- Plan attend and coordinate meetings that promote key maternal and child health initiatives.
- Research/Secure information or materials needed to present educational programs; and prepare presentations and demonstrations on key maternal and child health priority areas.
- Represent the Health Department at coalitions, conferences, and other planning groups related to maternal and child health issues.
- Partner with MCH Epidemiologists to identify community topics/needs and barriers to care.
- Facilitate monthly Community Action Team of Tulsa (CATT) including related sub-groups to address recommendations from the Case Review Team as provided by Tulsa Fetal Infant Mortality Review (TFIMR) staff
- Participate in Maternal Child Health Outreach monthly staff meetings, and provide written and oral reports to the MCH Outreach Manager and to the team as directed.
- Complete required training in support of the duties and responsibilities of this position.
- Other duties as assigned including those required to fulfill activities in support of public health emergency operations.
Typical Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience required. Master’s degree plus three years of related experience preferred.
Experience: Three to four years of experience working in maternal and child health programs, community development, policy change, or program development preferred. Experience in working with high-risk African American populations is a plus.
Licenses: Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
Knowledge And Skills
- Skill in developing community alliances and required systems through facilitation and collaboration with community partners.
- Skill in developing educational materials/reports.
- Knowledge of Core Public Health and Essential Public Health Services, and Social Determinants of Health.
- Ability and willingness to develop trusting and effective relationships with diverse groups.
- Ability and willingness to speak in public.
Supplemental Information
Internal And External Working Relationships
External contact with the public (student, civic, faith-based, and social organizations; and local businesses).
Physical Effort
Reaching above shoulder height to adjust video equipment and reach supplies, and stooping and lifting boxes of materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
Supervisory Responsibility / Accountability
Direct Supervision – None.
Indirect Supervision – None.
Budget/Money/Material – Responsible for assigned equipment.
Reports to – Manager, Maternal Child Health Outreach
Working Conditions
No unusual working conditions.
Special Requirements
- Must maintain THD record confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
- Must possess the ability and willingness to perform work-related travel.
- Position requires working some evenings and weekends.
- Requires a valid Driver's License.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid time off.
Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
See below for more details or visit our benefit page Benefits | Tulsa Health Department (tulsa-health.org):
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Holidays (typically 13 days per calendar year + 2 floating holidays)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) 20 hours per month
- Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Care Plan including Cancer*
- Accident Plan
- Hospitalization Plan
- Supplemental and Whole Life Plans
- Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs)
- Retirement Pension Fund with a 5-year vesting period.
- Investment Benefits (e.g., 401A Employer/Employee Matching Fund (max. $150 per month), 457 Deferred Compensation Plan).
- Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP) - employer contributes 1% of the employee’s salary per year and unused employee sick leave is transferred to PEHP account upon retirement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Working 4 Balance - Workplace Wellness Program
- Promotional Opportunities
- Flex Plan
- Tulsa Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union
- THD employment qualifies for nursing education loan repayment through the NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program. Details available here
