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PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Director, Housing and Community Services Program (HCSP), the Manager, Community Health Worker Program (Manager, CHW Program) serves as one of Alameda Alliance for Health's (Alliance) key champions for implementing and integrating health and wellness strategies that aim to deliver high-quality, equitable and accessible preventative health care services to Alliance members. The Manager, CHW Program will be responsible for seven (7) key service areas:

• Developing and implementing the Alliance CHW program in alignment with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) guidance, including All Plan Letters (APLs).
• Developing, managing, and expanding the CHW provider network.
• Providing programmatic management and oversight of the Alliance CHW program.
• Identifying and analyzing key data elements for CHW utilization and health disparities and recommending changes based on trends.
• Leading CHW provider training cohorts, including curriculum development.
• Providing required CHW program reporting to DHCS as well as budget reporting.

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The Manager, CHW Program will work closely with internal stakeholders such as Provider Services, Credentialing, Claims, Population Health Management, Quality, Health Equity, Incentives and Reporting, Community Supports, and Enhanced Care Management (ECM) teams. The Manager, the CHW Program will also collaborate with external stakeholders such as Alameda County Health (AC Health), providers, community-based organizations, and other local stakeholders to expand CHW services.

The Manager, CHW Program will champion Cultural Humility, Diversity, Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging strategies to deliver services that are culturally and linguistically aligned with the values of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

Partnership and Program Development

• Develops and implements a CHW programs that aligns with AAH's strategic goals and complies with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Partners with internal Alliance departments to impact strategic priorities through CHW utilization.
• Collaborates with local housing organizations, community-based organizations, provider groups, and other community coalitions to expand CHW preventative services.
• Engages in integral partnership building with community stakeholders to build strong relationships and systems that enhance CHW service delivery for members.

Programmatic Oversight, Administrative Support and Compliance

• Follows all policies and procedures established by DHCS and the Alliance.
• Develops training materials and policy guidance including, but not limited to, procedures on community health benefits and services.
• Communicates regularly, in both written and verbal form, to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyzes, identifies, and recommends business process improvement opportunities to the Director, HCSP which focus on member experience, member housing and health outcomes, partnership engagement, partnership retention, and organizational alignment with the Alliance housing and community services goals.
• Develops and facilitates internal and external CHW trainings for external entities.
• Creates and monitors CHW efficiency dashboards and utilization reports.
• Complies with all laws and regulations in accordance with federal, state, local, and organizational guidelines.
• Develops presentations and reports for review by executive leadership as needed.
• Hires, coaches, and develops staff to accomplish organizational objectives. Ensures appropriate direction, allocation, motivation, and evaluation of their work.
• Facilitates CHW program monitoring.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Data Quality and Compliance

• Develops, produces, and manages monthly/quarterly data reports as required by DHCS.
• Develops, produces, and manages internal routine and ad hoc data quality reports including, but not limited to, analysis of internal CHW data dashboards and repositories.
• Develops, monitors, and expands the Housing and Community Services Program repository for ancillary services/external community referrals to increase CHW connectivity.
• Creates and reviews continuous data quality plans in partnership with the Director, HCSP.
• Meets or exceeds Housing and Community Services Data quality standards.
• Implements and monitors metric data monthly to identify areas for process improvement and ensure metric achievement.
• Produces CHW Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging (DEIB) strategy reports for network development and internal health disparities linkage.
• Works collaboratively with interdepartmental teams to provide education on CHW data and service expansions.

Leadership and Contributions

• Champions the mission, vision, and values of the Alliance as outlined in the strategic plan and interagency business goals and objectives.
• Models leadership by utilizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural humility principles when working with all members, partners, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates the ability to quickly pivot and adapt to changes in AAH's policy, practice, and procedures positively and proactively supports colleagues in adapting to organizational changes in the workplace.
• Contributes effectively to the advancement of initiatives through sharing knowledge and expertise collaboratively.
• Models conduct that is consistent with Alliance culture and business values.
• Assists the HCSP Director in developing policies and procedures in alignment with DHCS regulations.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and clearly presents information and findings through presentations, written materials, and verbal communication.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage competing demands and prioritize accordingly.
• Develops and oversees the Training Program for stakeholders on the AAH Bridging the Gap Model and CHW Service Delivery.
• Professional and discreet demeanor with good interpersonal skills. Ability to handle confidential information and use tact, respect, discretion, boundaries, and sound judgment.
• Develops and manages the CHW Learning Cohorts and CHW internship program.

Budgets

• Manages and safeguards all organizational resources.
• Analyzes CHW spending trends and provides feedback to the Director of HCSP.
• Produces accurate budget reports.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant and close visual work at desk or computer.
• Constant sitting and working at desk.
• Constant data entry using keyboard and/or mouse.
• Frequent use of telephone headset.
• Frequent verbal and written communication with staff and other business associates by telephone, correspondence, or in person.
• Frequent lifting of folders and various other objects weighing between 0 and 30 lbs.
• Frequent walking and standing.
• Hybrid role: travel as needed to meet community stakeholders and host in-person convenings.

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED:3 to 5

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION OR TRAINING EQUIVALENT TO:

• MSW, MPH, LCSW, MFT, LPCC preferred.

MINIMUM YEARS OF ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Four years' experience working with people who have a co-morbidity (e.g., mental illness, substance abuse).