Employment Type:
Full time
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Description:
Position Purpose:
The Director, Community Health & Well-Being (CHWB) works in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer to advance the Health System’s ability to be a national leader in health equity and community impact by removing barriers to care, reducing health disparities, and improving outcomes for people experiencing poverty and other vulnerabilities. This position is also responsible for implementing strategies to promote the well-being of colleagues and leading, developing and overseeing all aspects of the CHWB and Health Equity and Human Impact (HEHI) strategy, with a focus on bridging internal and external relationships in communities throughout the regional service area. This position leads community benefit compliance and reporting, triennial community health needs assessment and implementation strategy and integrating social care programs to address patient health-related social needs to improve health.
What you will do:
*Knows, understands, incorporates and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision and Values in behaviors, practices and decisions.
*Participates in the development and implementation of a framework to connect clinical and social care across the region, including the development of a community health worker infrastructure.
*Advances partnerships to develop a seamless system of social care support with multiple partners including Health Ministry Hospital and Ambulatory leaders, government, academic institutions, payers, community-based organizations, and faith-based organizations.
*Develop and sustain strategic and authentic community partnerships that advance clinical and social care integration and improves community conditions through policy, system and environmental change strategies.
* Oversees the development and implementation of policies, procedures, tools and training across Health Ministry to ensure compliant, comprehensive and accurate reporting of community benefit activities as required by IRS regulations.
*Oversees analysis of the healthcare landscape to identify potential opportunities for advancement of community well-being, health equity and the Common Good inclusive of anchor strategies (local hiring, local sourcing, and local investing).
*Identify and advance internal policy and practice changes that improve health and well-being for people experiencing poverty and other vulnerabilities.
*Participates as the CHWB/HEHI representative on the Regional Integrated Clinical Leadership Team.
*Oversees CHWB department and programming across a region. Interviews, hires, orients, oversees training and development, schedules, assigns work to, evaluates the performance of and, when necessary, disciplines, all direct reports. Ensures compliance with established personnel policies when operating the Department.
*Supports the development and execution of enterprise strategies that advance health equity, inclusive workplace practices, and community wellbeing. Develops and implements aligned programs, policies, and partnerships tailored to local needs while contributing to system-wide goals. Tracks impact using defined metrics and adapts plans based on data and environmental shifts.
*In partnership with the Chief Medical Officer develop long and short-term goals, objectives, plans and budgets for all programs within CHWB to ensure continued quality of services through planning across the region with other functional areas.
*Serves as a lead convener of stakeholders, representing regional Ministry's commitments to advancing health equity, the Common Good community health improvement and partnerships.
*Lead sustainability and growth efforts through strategic fundraising, grant writing and billing for eligible services for CHWB programs and initiatives.
*Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
*Support the implementation of competency-building strategies and training programs that elevate understanding and accountability for inclusive leadership. Partners with internal learning teams to embed equity and cultural humility into leadership development pipelines.
Minimum Qualifications:
*Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration, Public Health, Social Work, Nursing, Community Health or related field is required, Master's Degree preferred.
*Five (5) to Seven (7) years of experience in a leadership level/supervisory in healthcare, nonprofit, government capacity with demonstrated progressive experience in planning, formulation, execution and evaluation of strategies and programs and fiscal management of regional level operations.
*Expertise in designing programs and initiatives that address health disparities, social determinants of health, uncompensated and undercompensated care, Community Benefit, community and coalition building, public policy development and advocacy. Considerable experience and expertise in planning, formulation, execution and evaluation of strategies and programs.
*Exceptional leadership, management and facilitation skills. Demonstrated ability to skillfully counsel, collaborate and negotiate; inspire and build confidence in others; create alliances; obtain support and respect from diverse groups and foster an understanding and commitment to the organization. Ability to adapt style and approach to match the needs of varying teams, individuals and situations.
*Excellent oral and written communication, persuasion, and negotiation skills necessary in order to facilitate communication between diverse groups; to effectively identify, assess and facilitate improvements and resolutions, and to present advisory, persuasive and authoritative recommendations to all levels of the organization.
*Excellent program design and evaluation skills. Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills to understand best practices, translate them into viable solutions, create value propositions, metrics and practices and to organize and prioritize multiple projects and requests.
*Ability to operate in an ambiguous and highly matrix organizational structure. Ability to operate in a highly autonomous self-directed manner under frequently changing structures and requirements and work priorities.
*Must be able to operate effectively in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Trinity Health.
Position Highlights and Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
- We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
- We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions.
Ministry/Facility Information:
- Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
- We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
- We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
- Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
- Retirement savings program with employer matching
Holy Cross Hospital has been officially recognized as one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025, a prestigious award honored by Forbes and Statista.
Legal Info
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.