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Community Planner- Child & Teen Checkups Grant Coordinator

Class Title: Community Planner- Child & Teen Checkups Grant Coordinator

Salary: $34.55 - $51.83 Hourly

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Public Health Director or designee, this position is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the Child & Teen Checkups (C&TC) grant and related activities. This role provides community-based planning and grant coordination to improve access to preventive health services for children and adolescents, with a focus on systems improvement, outreach, partnership development, and data-informed strategies. This position collaborates with internal and external partners, including health care providers, schools, social service agencies, and community organizations, to assess needs, develop strategies, monitor outcomes, and ensure grant requirements are met.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Grant Planning, Implementation, and Management 

  • Plans, implements, and evaluates all activities related to the Child & Teen Checkups (C&TC) grant, ensuring alignment with state and federal requirements. 
  • Develops and oversees grant work plans, timelines, budgets, and deliverables, coordinating with fiscal and administrative staff to ensure compliance and accurate reporting. 
  • Provides work direction and coordination to internal staff, contractors, and community partners to ensure grant activities are completed effectively and on schedule. 
  • Prepares and submits grant narratives, progress reports, data submissions, and required documentation. 

Community Engagement and Collaboration 

  • Collaborates with internal and external partners to identify needs, problem-solve, plan solutions, and strengthen community capacity related to child and adolescent preventive health. 
  •  Builds and maintains partnerships with health care providers, schools, early childhood programs, community organizations, and other stakeholders to improve systems coordination. 
  •  Organizes, facilitates, and participates in meetings, work groups, coalitions, and advisory committees related to C&TC activities. 

Assessment, Data, and Evaluation 

  • Plans and conducts community needs assessments using qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement. 
  •  Designs, implements, and uses evaluation and performance data to monitor outcomes, inform recommendations, and guide program improvements and future planning. 

Outreach, Education, and Communication 

  • Coordinates outreach, education, and awareness activities, including development of informational materials, presentations, and communications for families, providers, and other audiences, and presents findings to stakeholders and the community. 

Systems Improvement 

  • Applies evidence-based practices to planning, outreach, evaluation, and systems improvement efforts, including identifying barriers to access and recommending system-level strategies. 

Additional Responsibilities 

  • Supports other public health programs and agency needs, including participation in emergency preparedness and response activities and performing additional duties as assigned. 
  • Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Requires equivalency of a bachelor's degree in Community Planning, Public Policy, Public Health or related field and three years experience with community based planning and organizing.

One must possess a valid driver's license and a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)

 Masters in Public Health is preferred. Prior work with health assessments, broad-based policy and systems change, and leading collaborative efforts is preferred.  

Experience working with diverse populations and community partners preferred. 

Experience with community engagement, program planning, data analysis, or grant management preferred. 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS 

 
With latitude for independent judgment, the employee works under the auspices of the Child and Teen Checkups Grant program guidelines and under general supervision of the Public Health Director. Work is performed according to established procedures and verbal or written instructions. Work is reviewed by the supervisor for accuracy and adherence to established procedures. 

CORE COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES 

 

  • Customer Service - Delivers government services in a respectful, responsive, and solution-oriented manner. 

  • Communication - Is always clear about what we're doing and why we're doing it. 

  • Collaboration - Works with partners – communities, schools, faith groups, private business, and non-profit agencies – to see that services are not duplicated but rather are complimentary, aligned, and provided by the partners who can deliver the service most effectively. 

  • Stewardship - Works proactively to make investments, guided by resident input, which will transform lives, communities, and government. 

  • Empowerment - Works with individuals and families to affirm strengths, develop skills, restore hope, and promote self-reliance. 

  • Resiliency - Fosters public preparedness and responds when families and communities face health and safety emergencies. 

  • Innovation - Takes informed risks to deliver services more effectively and learns from successes and failures. 

  • Knowledge – Knowledge of software applications including databases and spreadsheets. 

  • Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, cultural diversities, and language barriers to ensure equitable service delivery. 

  • Abilities - Ability to prepare multi-faceted reports and maintain records. 

  • Ability to convene and facilitate groups. 

  • Ability to organize and coordinate the training of community groups. 

  • Ability to develop, implement, and monitor grant activities and contracts. 

  • Ability to develop relationships that enhance the community capacity for response. 

  • Ability to establish a framework for projects and set/manage priorities. 

  • Ability to work independently accomplishing objectives with limited supervision, within established budgets, amid occasional politically/emotionally charged environments. 

  • Ability to speak, present, and interact in public arenas with composure, professionalism, and discretion. 

  • Ability to use MS Office software for the performance of essential duties. 

  • Ability to use appropriate discretion in dealing with matters of a confidential nature. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS


Typical characteristics of the regular, ongoing work environment of this position requires inside work, occurring both in an office and in the field in community-based settings. The position is multi-task oriented and includes periods of stress when balancing the needs/demands of multiple stakeholders. Incumbent may need to respond to Public Health emergencies including unknown or emerging infectious diseases and health threats. Evening and weekend hours may be required for accomplishing this work.

Physical activities include sedentary to light work: reaching, sitting, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Lifts and/or navigates up to 35 pounds on a routine basis in handling files and equipment necessary for performing the essential duties of the job. In the event of an emergency, physical requirements will increase and be more demanding in all areas listed.

SELECTION PROCESS

Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.