at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:Oct 19, 2023, 4:46:46 PMClosing Date:Nov 3, 2023, 4:59:00 AMFull-timeShift Start Time:8:00A.M.Shift End Time:4:00P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:NonePosting Salary:COMPETITIVE
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER HOSPITAL
SHIFT: 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
Job Title
Food Security Program Manager
Department
Cook County Health - Food As Medicine
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.
Job Summary
The Food Security Program Manager oversees, and supports the development and implementation of programs and services for Cook County Health (CCH) patients whose access to food, nutrition education, and physical activity impacts their ability to adopt behaviors in coordination with clinical care to improve health outcomes.
General Administrative Responsibilities
Collective Bargaining
Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings
Discipline
Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Supervision
Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Management
Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH' systemic development and success
Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure
Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary
Typical Duties
Develops clinic-based approaches to identify and address food insecurity related matters among CCH patients.
Develops and integrates new resources/programs into existing CCH services.
Manages cross-functional efforts to support CCH food security initiatives and programs.
Identifies the recruitment and retention of patients to participate in clinic programs.
Creates and implements community- and clinic-based food and nutrition interventions to improve access and patient knowledge of health-promoting food and lifestyle behaviors.
Participates in the assessment, education, and counseling of patients to address health disparities and improve adherence to prescribed lifestyle and medical therapies.
Supervises group and individual interventions that improves dietary and medical outcomes for chronic conditions.
Leads community and clinical projects and grants related to improving nutrition, lifestyle, behavioral and clinical programs focused on improving clinical outcomes of chronic disease.
Develops relationships, provides oversight and assists with onsite food distribution efforts.
Collaborates with CCH departments to develop systems for clinical and process measures, and to track clinical impact of food security and clinical interventions.
Enhances coordination of policies, procedures, and services across programs and facilities.
Engages staff, stakeholders, and the community organization concerned with food insecurity and health disparities.
Attends and participates in relevant meetings with external healthy food/anti-hunger organizations, clinical and dietetic associations, and related partners.
Ensures compliance with grant and program reporting requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Two (2) years of program management experience working with populations experiencing significant social risk factors and/or social determinants
One (1) year of social and/or community services experience
Prior experience leading and/or managing staff or programs
Position requires travel for which the employee must possess a valid driver's license and insured vehicle or otherwise provide an acceptable and reliable means of transportation
Proficiency using Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed in the State of Illinois as a Nutritionist or Dietician
One (1) year of experience developing and implementing nutrition plans or programs
Certification as a Registered Dietitian from the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) from... For full info follow application link.
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