Impact Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Impact Manager

Department : Maternal Child Health

Supervisor : Director of Community Health

Compensation : $55,000 annually, Manager Salary Band

FLSA Status : Non- Exempt, Fulltime

Hours of Work : Monday – Friday; Business Hours & Evenings. Occasional Weekends.

Closure Level : 1

MISSION STATEMENT : Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

FUNCTION : The Impact Manager will ensure alignment with the Cradle Kalamazoo Strategic Plan and collaborate with community partners to promote strategies that support the integration of programs that address pre and post-natal domestic violence and substance abuse throughout the Cradle network. This position will coordinate trainings, meetings, research, and resources to deepen the capacity across Cradle Kalamazoo committees, partners, and within the community around maternal domestic violence and substance abuse. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the root causes of infant mortality, health inequities, public health interventions, and the social determinants of health specifically in relation to substance abuse and domestic violence issues.

We are looking for a self-motivated, organized and sociable person to serve as the Impact Manager. In this position, you will be in charge of coordinating many of the day-to-day operations of this collective impact model built to reduce infant mortality in Kalamazoo County, specifically around its domestic violence and substance abuse strategy. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong organization skills and the ability to build trust with numerous community partners. Much of this includes scheduling meetings, record-keeping, minute-taking, follow-ups, addressing inquiries and data management. They will work in partnership with other Cradle team members and leadership to ensure a strong operational base across Cradle Kalamazoo.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Ability to manage and prioritize in a demanding position and comfortability with ambiguity.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services, public health, or related field preferred .
• Two years professional experience, preferably in domestic violence and / or substance abuse systems.
• Ability to plan and coordinate special events programming.
• Experience with program development, community organizing, and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated ability to organize collaborative systems, follow routines, and respond to change as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate complex relationships.
• Demonstrated skill in addressing health disparities preferred.
• Familiarity with data analysis and grant writing preferred.
• Proficiency in word-processing and Excel spreadsheets required.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including editing; must have excellent command of English language.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Able to effectively work independently, prioritize, multi-task and shift tasks.
• Able to work in a shared workspace with distractions.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Able to demonstrate the mission of YWCA Kalamazoo and adhere to it.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer