POSITION DESCRIPTION
Arrowhead Regional Development Commission
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Evidence-Based Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator
Area Agency on Aging
Director of Area Agency on Aging
Non-exempt
Job Summary: Develops, coordinates and supports evidence- based health
promotion and disease management programs in the Arrowhead region.
Includes; relationship development, program implementation and coordination
with partners to schedule classes, report outcomes, track and support projects,
database management, maintain inventory of training supplies, schedule and
promote classes and leader trainings, and communicate with existing and new
partners to support program sustainability and expansion.
Key Functions and Responsibilities:
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Develop and implement evidence based programs for the Arrowhead Area
Agency on Aging
Build and maintain effective relationships with partnering organizations,
including aging service providers, community based providers, health care
providers, faith communities, counties and others in the region to support
delivery of evidence based programs.
Coordinate scheduling and provide direction to program volunteers and/or
student interns.
Fulfill Master Trainer requirements as feasible for evidence based
programs offered regionally to facilitate local training for training leaders,
coaches and facilitators.
Provide monitoring and oversight of evidence based program delivery,
reporting and fidelity to maintain quality control and integrity of programs.
Research and evaluate new evidence based programs to meet identified
needs in the area and develop local capacity as available resources allow.
Give public presentations and provide outreach for evidence based
programs.
Work in partnership with statewide efforts to promote the MN Department
of Human Services vision for evidence-based programs.
Use state-approved technology and tracking systems to document
program participation.
Submit all required reports in a timely manner
Participate in EDP Team, Aging Team and Area Agency on Aging Division
meetings and other agency work groups.
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Work with team members and provide support in projects, initiatives that
focus on building capacity for evidence based programs in the Arrowhead
Region.
Maintain accurate list of evidence-based health programs (EBHP) leaders
and partners
Data entry to meet state, federal, NCOA and licensing agency
requirements
Communicate with leaders and partners through newsletters, electronic
communication and mailings to foster and maintain relationships with
partners and volunteers.
Participate in agency and division functions and staff events as needed or
requested and other functions as assigned to promote aging services in
the arrowhead region.
Position Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Valid driver’s license is needed.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or
ability and physical demands required and environmental characteristics
encountered. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) with minimum of one-year
experience in health and human services field related to aging or health
promotion, or Associates Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college with
5+ years’ experience in a related field of work.
Competencies:
 Demonstrated program development experience and volunteer
recruitment/management experience.
 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with project
partners, including health care partners and faith based organizations
 Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail with the ability to
establish priorities
 Ability to develop and manage program budgets.
 Excellent communication skills, inducing verbal and written communication
 Strong public speaking/presentation skills;
 Team player who understand how individual’s contributions as well as
collaboration are essential for the success of the program/agency as a
whole and who values professionalism;
 Commitment to continuing professional development;
 Ability to utilize computer for recordkeeping, reporting and communication
 Proficient in Microsoft Office Work, Excel and Power Point
 Driver’s license with own transportation to travel to and from class sites.
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Self-motivated to work independently in a collaborative work setting and
maintain effective interpersonal relationships by being respectful, tactful,
cooperative, professional and displaying a positive attitude
Ability and motivation to quickly learn new job-related information and
keep informed of all projects and changing situations
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and
technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to
common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or
members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for
publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively
present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of
directors.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as
probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid
geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions,
percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and
draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical
instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with concrete and abstract
variables.
Physical Demands: The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or
feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision,
distance, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust
focus.
Work Environment: Employee works in a professional office. The noise level in
the work environment is usually quiet. There are no hazards or unsafe conditions
in this environment.
Travel: Valid driver’s license is required. Position requires moderate travel within
the region, occasional travel out of state, attendance at night meetings and
minimal overnight travel.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended
to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
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Date
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