Policy service coordinator job description

Are you someone who is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and justice? Are you looking to help protect and improve the health of all people and places in Pierce County by ensuring people have racially equitable and just opportunities for health? If this is you, we invite you to apply for our Racial Equity & Justice Policy Coordinator position. This is a Regular, Full-Time (1.0 FTE) position, that will support our Racial Equity and Justice (REJ) Program.

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has committed to becoming a multicultural, anti-racism organization. We intentionally lead with racial equity and justice to confront the social and historical inequalities that contribute to the public health crisis of racism.
Some of what you'll do:

* Coordinate internal and external Department efforts to achieve multiculturalism and racial equity in all policies, practices, and procedures by utilizing a racial equity and justice tool kit.
* Perform strategic outreach and engagement to advance racial equity & justice policy priorities.
* In collaboration with partner organizations, agencies, and jurisdictions, the position will help implement racial equity and justice lens to Health in All Policies and decision-making across Pierce County.
* The position will represent the Department to local, state, and federal officials to advance racial equity and justice policy priorities.
* This position works in close collaboration with the Department's Policy & Government Relations Coordinator on initiatives, such as the Legislative Team and other related policy work.
* Coordinate overall project management for policy development efforts.

Click here for a detailed Classification Specification. * *See Health Promotion Coordinator III* What you bring to the table

* Knowledge of marketing and communications principles and presentation techniques for culturally diverse audiences.
* Knowledge of strategies and methods necessary to facilitate, negotiate and implement high level policy development related to health promotion.
* Knowledge of evidence-based policy, systems and environmental change strategies.
* Knowledge of effective health promotion education principles, practices and methods.
* Knowledge of and skill in supervising, leading, coaching and mentoring teams of professional and technical staff.
* Knowledge of budgeting and accounting principles.
* Skill in researching, analyzing, recording, and assessing data, i.e., statistical data, health literature, marketing & educational strategies, grant applications, budgets, etc.
* Skill in organizing work activities to meet established objectives.
* Skill in project management and development.
* Skill in communicating effectively in writing and orally to individuals and groups to present information, collaborate, facilitate and negotiate strategies to accomplish work goals.
* Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with a diverse population of community members, media personnel, businesses, schools, community-based agencies, organizations and departmental staff.
* Ability to build strong alliances and attempts to find common ground with a wide range of stakeholders; engages in cross-functional activities and collaborates across boundaries.
* Persuade others and builds consensus through a process of give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; facilitates win/win situations.
* Identify and analyze problems, weighing the relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions before making a recommendation.
* Understand and advance diversity, inclusion, and equity; Display respect and humility for cultural differences; Understand and anticipate the impact of decisions on diverse workforce and community;
* Develop and consider alternatives to conventional approaches; encourages the generation and adoption of new ideas to improve existing programs and processes.
* Help others to fulfill their potential by providing advice, encouragement, and the necessary resources based on one's own knowledge and experience

Who should apply

Master's degree and four years of relevant experience in community health, environmental, education, or other relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential functions of work.

Required Certifications and Licensure

* Possession of a valid driver's license and an acceptable driver's abstract prior to employment.

Desired

* Lived experience and/or formalized education around policy-making addressing institutional racism and oppression
* Strong project management skills and experience for leading collaborative efforts and project planning.
* Knowledge of grant funding coordination.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Work Setting:

* Work is performed almost exclusively indoors in an office environment. Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in government office environments.
* Work schedule will include some weekend and evening work.
* Your office will be set up to provide personal safety, including social distancing, screening, sanitation, disinfection, and masks.

Physical Demands:

* Work may involve occasional physical demands such as lifting and carrying 25 - 50 lbs

Tools and Equipment:

* Duties require the use of standard office furniture and equipment (e.g., desk, filing cabinet, computer, printer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, etc.)

Travel:

* Local and regional travel may be required to complete work with partner organizations, agencies, and jurisdictions.
* Driving a vehicle requiring a license.

When public health responds to an emergency you may be assigned duties that are outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.

**Overview**

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, technology, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals worldwide-all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm has extensive experience in all 50 states, Canada, and a growing practice in Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com .

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO), a wholly owned subsidiary of Public Consulting Group, is focused on delighting clients with world-class managed staffing and talent consulting services. SSO is committed to a diverse workforce, which is a reflection of our clients and the people they serve

**Responsibilities**

**Policy Coordinator - Office of Aging & Disability Services in Augusta, ME**

Section 9817 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) provided states with a temporary 10 percentage point increase to the federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) for Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) expenditures. HCBS provides critical supports and services to thousands of older adults and individuals with disabilities in Maine, enabling them to live in their homes and communities, rather than in nursing homes and other institutions. This temporary funding must be used by March 31, 2024, to improve or enhance Medicaid HCBS.

The Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) within the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a limited-period Policy Coordinator (PC) to provide both policy coordination and development support as we operationalize this funding opportunity. The work will be within OADS, but need to communicate across multiple programs at DHHS, including the Office of MaineCare Services and shall require experienced policymaking and coordination skills. Tasks will include policy writing, meeting facilitation, project tracking, and implementation among several project initiatives.

The successful candidate for this role must demonstrate proficiency in writing, project coordination, communication, and a basic comprehension of publicly funded supports and services. The PC will need to manage and track progress against a project plan as well as identify and manage risk. The PC will be expected to maintain relationships with DHHS leadership, other initiative coordinators, contracted entities, and stakeholders, and work closely with the Attorney General's Office. The PC will interact frequently with OADS Associate Directors and other members of the DHHS senior leadership team.

The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate expertise in the following areas:

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively; with minimal direction, as well as times with direct guidance; and to be adaptive to changing needs;

+ Ability to effectively create agendas for and facilitate meetings;

+ Ability to manage multiple competing priorities;

+ Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including active listening;

+ Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data;

+ Ability to use technology-based communications (i.e., Internet, Web) and e-mail systems for effective communication and collaboration among large project teams;

+ Ability to research and develop rules, regulations, and policies for the provision of developmental, adult protective and long-term care services;

+ Ability to draft multiple rule revisions and develop proposals for alternatives when necessary;

+ Ability to consult with service providers and various officials; prepare and conduct public hearings on proposed rules;

+ Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and agencies, with attention to state, regional and national trends and best practices.

+ Ability to develop effective working relationships with the executive management team, program managers, and other internal and external stakeholders who are involved in policy and program.

**Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's degree in management, human services, law, public policy or a related field, and six (6) years' experience in policy, law, or health care

+ A law or master's degree in management, policy, or planning are preferred

+ Education may be substituted for experience on a year-to-year basis

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**EEO Statement**

Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employmentregarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programsare based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.

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**Job Locations** _US-ME-Augusta | US-ME-South Portland_

**Posted Date** _4 weeks ago_ _(9/20/2022 2:40 PM)_


**_\# of Openings_** _4_

**_Category_** _Other_

**_Type_** _Regular Full-Time_

**_Practice Area_** _Staffing Solutions Organization_

Public Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.