Fitness in the City Program Coordinator I/II at Brookside Community Health Center - 32 Hours
Fitness in the City Program Coordinator I/II at Brookside Community Health Center - 32 Hours
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Brookside Community Health Center is a licensed health center of Brigham and Womens Hospital consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals in the nation and part of Mass General Brigham the largest private employer in Massachusetts. Brookside offers comprehensive multi-disciplinary care across a variety of services including Adult and Pediatric Primary Care OB/GYN Family Planning Dental and Oral Surgery Nutrition/WIC and Behavioral Health.We offer a highly competitive benefits package that includes excellent medical dental and vision insurance; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; short-term disability coverage; a wellness program; and more.
The Fitness in the City (FITC) program aims to prevent and manage overweight and obesity in pediatric patients through community outreach healthy lifestyle promotion and supportive programming. Join our diverse and collaborative team in this rewarding role!
Job Responsibilities:
Conduct outreach to eligible families and community partners (schools clinics housing organizations) to enroll patients in FITC.
Meet with families and youth to assess engagement screen for referral needs conduct nutrition and fitness surveys and provide non-clinical referrals to food and activity resources. Refer any clinical concerns to an RD RN or licensed provider.
Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and implement healthy lifestyle activities promoting physical activity and nutrition habits addressing childhood obesity.
Provide culturally sensitive patient-centered program materials to patients of diverse backgrounds and income levels.
Work closely with dietitians to coordinate nutrition counseling referrals and support patient goal tracking.
Collect and analyze data on behavioral changes through surveys and reports.
Plan coordinate and manage logistics for FITC and related community events (e.g. fairs cooking demos health walks).
Coordinate with vendors partners and internal teams to ensure smooth event execution; track attendance and gather feedback for quality improvement.
Provide non-clinical case coordination and follow-up to ensure families connect with referred services.
Manage budgets related to community events and program purchases.
Make follow-up appointments and calls to assess participant progress.
Collaborate with 11 other FITC Community Health Centers to share resources and best practices.
Participate in quality improvement activities and attend department and program meetings.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- Associates or Bachelors Degree in a related field (public health health management nutrition childhood development) preferred.
- Coordinator I: 01 year of administrative or program support experience.
- Coordinator II: 35 years of relevant administrative or program experience.
Preferred Skills:
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills preferred.
- Ability to engage effectively with children and young adults.
- Strong organizational multitasking and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data management software.
- Basic financial and budgeting skills.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in documentation and record-keeping.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Additional Information
- This role does not require a Registered Dietitian (RD) or nursing license.
- Clinical referrals must be directed to licensed providers within their scope of practice.
- Experience cannot be substituted for the degree requirement.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Standing Frequently (34-66%)Walking Frequently (34-66%)Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbsPushing Occasionally (3-33%)Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)Balancing Frequently (34-66%)Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)Reaching Frequently (34-66%)Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)Feeling Constantly (67-100%)Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)Talking Constantly (67-100%)Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
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Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
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