Sr. Program Development Specialist

Central Coast Salary Range - $84,877 - $123,072

Candidates for this position must reside on the Central Coast (Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, and Santa Cruz Counties) or be willing to relocate to the area upon hire. As a community-facing role, a local presence is essential to effectively engage with and serve our community. Please note that relocation assistance may be available.

Job Summary

This position supports the Program Development and Health Equity Department by developing strong, productive partnerships with community-based organizations, providers, and local government agencies to support the development and implementation of new programs and initiatives that advance health equity and improve member experience.  This position is responsible for implementing grants programs in alignment with approved framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. This position also serves as the team leader for various Program Development & Health Equity programs and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent CenCal Health in community workgroups and collaboratives to support implementation of CalAIM incentive programs.
   

• Represent CenCal Health on boards, committees, task forces of community-based organizations and coalitions that promote health equity, and member health and well-being. 
   

• Responsible for relationship-building efforts through networking at meetings, both led by other organizations and those led by CenCal Health.
   

• Collaborate with community partners to identify opportunities in developing programs that will improve the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve by identifying, understanding, and addressing Social Determinants of Health.
   

• Build CenCal Health’s community presence by attending and staffing sponsored events, charity/fund-raising luncheons, galas, street fairs, community health events, etc., other functions as needed.
   

• Develop & give presentations and trainings on Program Development and Health Equity programs and initiatives, including CalAIM incentive programs, health equity, member experience, and Community Reinvestment Program.
   

• Plan, initiate, implement, and monitor programs and initiatives aimed at advancing health equity, such as CalAIM incentive programs and Community Reinvestment Programs.
   

• Manage all aspects of grant program, including processing applications, communicating with applicants/grantees, preparing funding agreements, tracking all grant awards, ensuring compliance with program and funding requirements, monitoring grantee performance, and reporting on outcomes and impact.
   

• Support the Funding Committee by preparing written summaries and analysis of grant proposals, preparing presentations, and making recommendations based on established criteria.
   

• Gain understanding of unmet needs of our members, providers, and community partners through the development of surveys, presentation of programs performed by “like” organizations, etc.
   

• Serve as team leader in assigned projects and initiatives.
   

• Collaborate with Program Development and Health Equity Director in training staff, implementing best practices, and driving process improvement.
   

• Develop Policies & Procedures and Desk Level Procedures (SOPs) for all programs within the position’s purview.
   

• Conduct complex data analysis to provide insight into the member experience, evaluate program outcomes, and inform decision-making.
   

• Other duties as assigned.