Social Determinants of Health Coordinator

The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Coordinator will implement and coordinate SDOH interventions across various organizational entities and in partnership with external stakeholders. This position supports program administrative functions, participant engagement, patient/community outreach and data collection and reporting. The SDOH specialist will also serve as a member of the care team, working within the community setting, providing outreach to patients with medical and social needs. The SDOH Specialist acts as a resource to assist patients, in navigating the health system; and serves to facilitate linkage to community resources. This position is also responsible for the daily operations of internal food pantry initiatives and processes. The SDOH coordinator will work under the direction of the SDOH Manager and Care Management Director to ensure program goals are achieved.

This position supports organizational goals by providing an excellent patient experience, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience required
• LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: NJ driver's license, registration and insurance required.
• EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years of experience working in nonprofit, community services/outreach or public health required. Experience and knowledge of social determinants of health preferred. Detail oriented and highly organized. Strong oral and written communications skills, including ability to clearly communicate ideas in writing. Ability to work independently and in a small team. Data collection experience preferred. Proficient in MS Office Products.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Position also requires frequent standing and walking. Position requires lifting and some pushing and pulling of up to 25 lbs. Works with computer, printer and copier. The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool. Must have available and reliable transportation and ability to commute to various locations around the AtlantiCare service region.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position dually reports to Social Determinants of Health Manager and Director, Care Management.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.