Program Manager for Baby Basics and Home Visiting, The Family Leauge of Baltimore City, MD

Program Manager for Baby Basics and Home Visiting

Posted on: January 9, 2013

Posted by: The Family League of Baltimore City, Inc.

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The Family League of Baltimore City, Inc. is currently seeking a motivated, detail oriented Program Manager to oversee and manage the Baby Basics and Home Visiting Programs. These are the Healthy Families America (HFA) home visiting grants portfolio and the expansion of the health literacy program, Baby Basics. Both are key components of B'More for Healthy Babies (BHB), the 10-year plan to reduce infant mortality and improve maternal and infant health in Baltimore City.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Program Manager for Baby Basics and Home Visiting will be responsible for the detailed management and oversight of the HFA home visiting programs – with special attention to program quality, data collection, accountability, and capacity-building needs. FLBC-funded home visiting programs have transitioned to using the evidence-based HFA program model as of July 1, 2012. All are working towards national accreditation during the next two years.

The Program Manager will also be responsible for the expansion of the Baby Basics health literacy program. Baby Basics is a cost-effective public health intervention created by the What To Expect Foundation (WTEF) and designed to reach more low-income women at lower cost than is feasible through home visiting. Three implementation strategies are being used: (1) clinical programs, in concert with prenatal clinics; (2) small group educational programs (Moms Clubs) through community-based health centers, community organizations, schools or churches; or (3) one-to-one educational programs integrated into services delivered by home visitors, case managers, health educators, and others. The Program Managerwill lead the initiative, under the guidance of the BHB co-directors at the Family League and the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD).

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Master's Degree required in MHS, MPH, or related discipline preferred. Five years of related experience required. Additional relevant experience and/or training may substitute for some education.

Special Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience with program management skills (including program design, writing and monitoring work plans, providing technical assistance, and writing reports)
• Experience with mobilizing communities to action through organized partnership and leadership development.
• Understanding of health communication theories and principles and application to community-based program implementation.
• Related work experience in and knowledge of the Baltimore community
• Prenatal, early childhood and/or women's health experience
• Demonstrated writing and public speaking skills
• Must be a strategic thinker and excellent communicator who enjoys building partnerships and working with a variety of programs and individuals
• Ability to ensure adherence to applicable Federal, State, or local rules, regulations and laws

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The Family League of Baltimore City Inc. was founded in 1991 as a quasi-public, nonprofit organization to fulfill the Maryland legislative mandate for the establishment of Local Management Boards (LMBs) in all jurisdictions in the State of Maryland to reform the process by which services are delivered to children, youth and families.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits that include medical coverage and 401K.

Interested applicants should forward a cover letter, salary requirements and resume to:

Family League of Baltimore City, Inc.

Attn: Human Resources

2305 N. Charles Street, Suite 200

Baltimore, MD 21218

Or to hr@flbcinc.org

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2305 N. Charles Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, Maryland, 21218, United States

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Education requirements

Master's degree, Health Services, Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy

Employment type

Full time

Professional level

Managerial

Job function

Public relations, Public policy, Management,Administration, Social science

Owner's areas of focus

Health and medicine, Education, Family,Government oversight and reform, Poverty and hunger, Youth, Community development, Human services, Human rights and civil liberties, Network of nonprofits, Race and ethnicity