Consortium Assistant

Overview

The Consortium Assistant will support the coordination and outreach activities, as well as support action plans to improve perinatal outcomes within San Bernardino County. The Consortium Assistant supports the development of culturally responsive referral partnerships to address diverse participant needs, collaborating with healthcare providers, mental health services, WIC, SNAP, TANF, and organizations focused on housing and food insecurity and stakeholders such as Title V, public health departments, hospitals, health centers, substance abuse agencies, community leaders, and service agencies. The goal of the position is to support the Consortium Manager with the coordination of a coalition of partners to address the social determinants of health and achieve systems changes that improve birth outcomes. 

Responsibilities

Responsibility Area: Outreach & Recruitment  

Under the direction of the Consortium Manager:  

• Assist the Consortium Manager in identifying and contacting new and existing community members with lived experience to sustain and increase investment in birth equity and enroll clients into the Global Communities HSE program.
• Help convene and engage with community members with lived experience and enrolled HSE participants.
• Support the development of cross-sector partnerships to ensure access for HSE participants to coordinated, comprehensive maternal, child, and family medical care; health and parenting education; and community-based resources that address social determinants of health within the project area.
• Participate in Communities of Practice with other HSE projects to assist in the development and implementation of strategic plans for the community that focuses on at least one social determinant of health.
• Assist in ensuring logistics and invitations are finalized within one month before Consortium Meetings are set to occur.
• Support HSE weekly Group Activities 

 

Responsibility Area: Communication  

• Assist with the drafting of communication tools including Partner Information Packet and referral agreements.
• Collaborate with HSE-SB staff to develop engaging health education, media, and social media content.
• Attend community events such as health fairs and collaborative meetings to increase the visibility of Global Communities and enroll clients in the HSE program.

 

Responsibility Area: Data Support 

• Assist with the documentation of activities, including measurable indicators of success and membership breakdown (type of partner organization, racial/ethnic identification, and number of active program participants).
• Assist with the organization and maintenance a database of community partners, organizations, and workgroup members.
• Provide monthly summaries of activities to the Consortium Manager.

Other: 

• Assist with special projects including collecting data, reporting and event coordination.
• Participate in agency, project, and partner activities and meetings.

Perform all other duties as deemed necessary by the Consortium Manager and Program Director.

 

POSITION SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Must be available to work overtime during peak periods.
• Must be able to organize and attend regular in person events and trainings in San Bernadino County.
• Promote a culture of excellence, inclusion, learning, support, diversity, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of their work discipline and 2 years of related work experience.
• High School diploma (Undergraduate/student in a related discipline and a minimum of two years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of and passion for systems change and collective impact.
• Excellent listening and documentation skills.
• Ability to set agendas, motivate stakeholders, and navigate conflicting viewpoints.
• Interest in women's health, including prenatal and post-partum concerns; mental health, childbirth, infant development, and local community and social service resources.
• Socio-cultural experiences comparable to the populations served, along with knowledge and respect of the values and beliefs of Black women and communities.
• Fluent in English (read, write, speak) is required, second languages are a plus.
• Specialized training in childbirth, doula, postpartum doula, or lactation education is a plus.
• Experience with virtual and in-person event coordination, including meetings, training, and webinars.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication, present