Program Director, Santa Barbara, CA Branch

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:  PROGRAM DIRECTOR (Santa Barbara Branch) 

 

Objectives

 

To increase community access to high quality arthritis education and patient service programs resulting in increased awareness about arthritis and an improvement in the quality of life for those affected with arthritis.  The Program Director will be responsible for developing and implementing arthritis education and service activities for the general public, arthritis patients and their families, volunteers and health professionals.  The Program Director will work closely with a wide spectrum of volunteers, Chapter Program department staff, Development and Public Relations Staff, and branch Executive Director.

 

Reports To

 

Regional VP/Executive Director and Sr. Vice President, Research & Public Health

 

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Ensure implementation and assessment and monitoring of Arthritis Foundation Strategic Plan as it relates to public health and public policy for specific duties and responsibilities of position; implement and improve on priorities year to year;

· Have solid command, thorough knowledge of all Arthritis Foundation Quality of Life Programs and services to ensure quality; manage certification and training process to develop competence in all programs as leader and trainer; including site visits, instructor/program evaluation, and committee review;

· Solid command of the Arthritis Foundation’s mission, programs and offerings and can communicate benefits of these programs to arthritis patients, allied health professionals and the public;

· Develops and nurture relationships with key business and healthcare leaders in the community

· Coordinate recruitment for training opportunities for program volunteers within the area to increase capacity

· Assess, implement, maintain, and grow all Arthritis Foundation Quality of Life Programs within the service area with added emphasis on underserved communities as addressed by Community Assessment;

· Recruit and manage, organize and provide information to all program-related volunteers and participants; steward relationships and keep them engaged and informed of other AF programs available to them;

· Supervise and coordinate quarterly Public Health Interns working in branch 

· Manage financial resources within the established budget to ensure good stewardship and coordinate local stipend process if applicable;

· Collect, compile, and prepare quarterly statistics reports of all Arthritis Foundation Quality of Life Programs for Chapter, National, and State Department of Health;

· Seek underwriting sources and write grants to expand community service programs at no extra cost to the organization;

· Solid command of the Arthritis Foundation’s mission, programs and offerings and can articulate the benefits of these programs to potential community partners and sponsors.

· Coordinate an updated information and referral system; help build and maintain local Physician Referral List in keeping with organization guidelines and procedures; ensures web information is accurate

· Develop and maintain partnerships with hospitals, schools, and other community agencies to develop and deliver arthritis patient and community education programs in all communities;

· Develop and maintain community advertising, marketing material, and listings for all Arthritis Foundation Quality of Life Programs;

· Participate in arthritis information and referral process by answering phone inquiries and providing AF resource materials;

· Collaborate with Chapter PR Department to find opportunities to promote visibility for the Foundation’s programs, services and awareness of arthritis

· Involvement in other Chapter-wide program planning and participation as requested for Public Health Initiative (including Camp Esperanza, Young Adult and Children’s initiatives), Public Policy Initiative, and Research Initiative;

· Develop and nurture relationships with key business, healthcare leaders in the community to create partnerships and engage in Arthritis Foundation related programs and fundraising events, such as the Arthritis Walk or other local fundraising events;

· Active recruitment of Team Leaders and Team management for Arthritis Walks;

· Thorough knowledge of the assigned territory and in-depth understanding of the needs and resources in the community;

· Oversight of an appropriate Volunteer Leadership Structure (i.e. program and/or advisory committee, etc.) for the assigned territory; participate in and/or staff Chapter-wide committees as necessary;

· Act in the best interest of the Arthritis Foundation to enhance the Arthritis Foundation’s public image;

· Participate/attend events, meetings and functions as requested by Branch Executive Director and Sr. Vice President, Research & Public Health;

· Participate and attend a minimum of one session of Camp Esperanza; assist with planning and recruitment as necessary;

· Perform other duties necessary for the efficient operation of the branch office as necessary.

 

REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Social Work, Physical Education or equivalent combination of work experience and education.  Three years of relevant work experience preferred.

 

Skills

Community organization, program planning, assessment and evaluation, and communications are required.

Ability to teach, speak publicly, and manage volunteers.  Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to achieve results through others.  Strong time management, project management, and meeting management skills.  Ability to cultivate and maintain long-term volunteer/donor/customer relationships. Strong writing/grant-writing skills and organizational abilities.

Proficient computer skills.

Bilingual/bicultural (English/Spanish) a plus 

Others

Access to transportation to fulfill duties and responsibilities of the job.

Fieldwork, travel throughout Branch and/or to out-of-town continuing education meetings are necessary.

Evening and weekend work with some regularity necessary.

 

Excellent comprehensive benefit package available including:

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

403b

Flex 125 Accounts

Aflac supplemental Insurances available

Generous vacation schedule