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The Program Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and day-to-day operations of the Health Care Futures (HCF) program within multiple school districts. Facilitates progressive opportunities for academic advancement and health care career exploration including education, mentorship, internships, on-the-job-training, and scholarship opportunities leading to potential employment with LVHN in a foundational role following high school graduation.

Job Duties

• Supports program leadership to plan, organize, and participate in the coordination, development, and implementation of projects, to meet strategic goals.
• Participates in student recruitment, onboarding, and retention for the program. Communicates continuous areas of opportunity.
• Establishes and maintains formal partnerships with students, school-based personnel, and multi-disciplinary department stakeholders to ensure timely completion of student rotations.
• Prepares verbal and/or written activity, project status reports, and presentation materials for program leadership.
• Tracks pre and post program data including internship placements, completion of required certifications (e.g., CPR/BLS, scholarships, conversions to employment and program satisfaction and provides regular impact reports.
• Serves as the primary liaison between students, host departments, and program leadership.
• Maintains a running log of program challenges and escalates issues to program leadership as appropriate.

• Bachelor’s Degree Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Social Work or related field or
• equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 3 years experience in public or community health setting, project management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively engage students, school personnel, and clinical staff.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, MS Forms, Outlook); proficient with timesheet and documentation tools.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and institutional policy.

• 5 years experience in public or community health setting, project management, career development.
• Experience working with high school-age students or in a K–12 educational setting.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of the Lehigh Valley regional healthcare landscape and community resources.

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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