Job Title: Project Manager
Division: Community Wellness
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in Social Work, Gerontology, Public Health or related field, and at least 2 years of relevant progressive experience in project management in the field of healthy aging, evidence-based programs, and/or program evaluation; or an equivalent combination of training and experience related to the duties of the position.
- Knowledge of research methods and working in an IRB environment.
- Experience working with outside vendors and organizations to accomplish goals and objectives.
- Highly motivated and independent performer; enthusiastic about working in a team environment to improve the lives of underserved individuals.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work well with all styles, internally and externally is a must. Must be a team player, have lots of patience, humility and flexibility.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required.
- Excellent computer skills in Microsoft office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database experience.
- Possession of a valid California driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Senior Director, working on a National Institutes of Health, Small Business Innovation Research grant (“SBIR”) with the internal and external Blue Marble team (Team):
- Complete requisite IRB and HIPAA trainings
- With the Team develop and implement methods for screening and identifying individuals who are at risk for falls and may benefit from technology to aid in virtual program participation
- Assist Blue Marble in the development of protocols and procedures for the study’s second phase, which will provide in-person and on-site services
- Assist in the identification of sites for the in-person study protocol
- Recruit study participants through presentations, health fairs, etc.
- Coordinate with Community Wellness team and Blue Marble partners to provide falls prevention education and services
- Follow (and revise as necessary) a process flow for recruiting participants and carrying out the key elements of the SBIR initiative
- Schedule and execute study participant onboarding, tracking, health coaching, documentation, and follow-up
- Provide ongoing technical assistance to study participants
- Travel to sites to ensure study and program fidelity
- Communicate with site personnel to ensure program fidelity
- Ensure all data is entered into the database accurately for all participants
General Job Duties include:
- Maintain excellent working relationships with our collaborators and other Partners’ departments.
- Compile and manage detailed reports as required by contracts:
- Ensure that all staff is appropriately trained in mandatory areas such as program specific policies and procedures, HIPAA-HITECH, Cultural Sensitivity, Mandated Reporting, etc.
- Develop or arrange with outside sources and agencies in-service training that will assist the staff with professional development and working within an IRB environment.
- Maintain tracking log of which staff members have conducted which trainings.
- Maintain effective interpersonal communication skills through:
- open and accurate verbal and written communication;
- recognizing and resolve conflicts or unusual situations;
- maintaining positive interpersonal relationships and team build within department and ancillary staff; and
- completing written correspondence and documentation in a timely manner.
- offer solutions to barriers or other challenging situations this program may face
- Maintain professional work habits by:
- organizing workload and set appropriate priorities;
- completing assignments within required time frames;
- maintaining client files that are up to date and accessible;
- using resources appropriately;
- demonstrating efforts to comply with department/program expectations and productivity standards; and
- demonstrating initiative by seeking involvement in activities beyond routine.
If you are interested in this position, please email a copy of your resume to jobs@picf.org.
Partners in Care Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation/breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics, as well as those of family members), veteran status, uniformed service member status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, arrest or conviction record, domestic violence victim status, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.