Posted on January 26, 2013

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Project Associate

Responsibilities:

1. Strategically represent Partners in Care Foundation in Los Angeles County by initiating, building, and maintaining multiple, high-level internal and external relationships, partnerships, and coalitions on evidence-based health promotion (EBHP) programs; Coordinating activities with coalition partners and building coalition membership; Keeps all stakeholders informed and involved;
2. Tracks EBHP and local trends, analyzes emerging issues, and initiates dialogue to determine the appropriate response to community needs, both internally and externally; Develops and recommends local strategy in response to those needs;
3. Works in close partnership with Partners in Care statewide EBHP strategic plan and technical assistance operations; Coordinates work plans and external meeting plans with state office staff and is an integral part of the state office team;
4. Lead efforts for community outreach, recruitment, education and raises the visibility and understanding of EBHPs and Partners in Care in Los Angeles County; At times speak publicly on behalf of Partners in Care at events, meetings, and conferences;
5. Coordinates all local relationships with community partners; Works closely with evidence-based program project sites and Leaders (trained workshop facilitators) to share resources and common goals, schedule workshops, manage County-wide workshop calendar, ensure program fidelity, and recruit sites and participants;
6. Offers in-person and phone support to EBHP partners in Los Angeles County to promote EBHP program participation, satisfaction, and engage them for ongoing program involvement; Coordinates county-wide communications through newsletters, webinars and/or social networking services;
7. Responds to inquiries from prospective organizations and leaders to explore participation and readiness to engage in evidence-based health promotion initiative; Participates in strategic planning and marketing efforts to introduce and embed evidence-based programs into prospective organizations;
8. Develop and implement volunteer roles related to activities that advance program goals and Partners in Care Foundation’s strategic priorities as related to EBHPs; Foster on-the-ground volunteer involvement in the community for EBHPs; Coordinates with Project Coordinator to ensure workshop materials are provided to leaders and project sites on a timely basis;
9. Co-facilitate evidence-based workshops throughout the Los Angeles area; Responsible for thorough understanding and adherence to EBHP licensing requirements and program fidelity;
10. Complete reports and keep accurate files and records; Assists with research, writing and editing of progress and reapplication reports, grant proposals, letters of intent, letters of support, MOUs, marketing collateral, presentations and other written materials;
11. Participate in staff meetings, training seminars and individual supervisory meetings;
12. Assists Project Manager and Program Director as needed; completes other duties as assigned;

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Enthusiastic about working in a team environment to improve the lives of veterans, Native Americans, people with disabilities and older persons.
2. Completion of a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and at least 2 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience related to the duties of the position.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work well with all styles. Must be a team player, have demonstrated patience, humility and flexibility.
4. Highly motivated and creative, able to work independently and be self-directed requiring minimal supervision; must be organized and demonstrate excellent follow-through.
5. Possess strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to think creatively and generate new ideas.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access etc.).
7. Possession of a valid California driver's license and proof of auto insurance.

Preferred qualifications:

1. Demonstrated ability to work well with aging, veteran, Native American and underserved populations.
2. Master's degree in Social Work, Business Administration or related field preferred, and at least 2 years of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience related to the duties of the position.
3. Experience teaching/training or group facilitation and/or demonstrated commitment. to and experience with evidence-based health promotion programs.
4. Bilingual in Korean/English or Spanish/English preferred.

Application Instructions

Fax to 818-837-7227 or email jobs@picf.org