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Community Health Director is responsible for developing plans for community-based health programs aimed at the prevention of disease and promotion of health. Recommends community health initiatives, policy implications and best practices after reviewing health literature and statistics. Being a Community Health Director identifies community health program related grant funding and develops grant proposals. Manages specific community health programs from planning and design through implementation and evaluation. Additionally, Community Health Director requires a master's degree in a related area. Typically reports to a top management. The Community Health Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Community Health Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Oral Health
  • Community of HOPE
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Are you excited about a new opportunity? Do you have a passion for community health? Are you mission-driven to helping the community in need? Well, look no further! At Community of Hope, we have worked diligently to improve health and end family homelessness to make Washington, DC, more equitable. We believe everyone in DC should have access to good healthcare, a stable income, and home, and hope! If you are ready to make a positive difference in the community, this position is for you!

    At COH, we strive for: Caring for Families. Improving Lives. Leading Change

    Our Approach and Values:
    We care for families by providing direct services with a focus on prevention, healing, and wellness.
    We improve lives by building on families’ strengths, honoring their choices, and taking a whole-family, multi-generational approach.
    We lead and advocate for system change to address the effects of historical and current racial inequities on health outcomes and housing opportunities.
    We embrace the diversity of our community, welcome all voices and perspectives, and treat everyone with respect, compassion, and integrity.
    We strive for excellence in all that we do, implement evidence-based practices, measure our outcomes, and use this knowledge to continuously strengthen our work.

    Position Summary:  The Director of Oral Health is accountable directly to the Vice President, Health Services. This position Manages staffing, activities, and data to achieve COH’s strategic objective of providing high quality, evidence-based, preventative and restorative oral health care while meeting budget goals. Ensures excellent customer service is provided to patients and amongst team members by promoting a positive team-based work environment. This position supports staff in providing patient-centered care with culturally relevant education integrated with other COH services to promote overall health and oral health care. This position provides direct, team-based dental care to patients, meeting clinical standards, within the appropriate scope of practice. This is a full-time position.

    Salary – Indeed provides its own estimated salary calculator and is not affiliated with COH’s range. The salary for this position starts at $140k and is based on experience and education.

    Highlighted Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Provides leadership and vision in strategies to provide oral healthcare integrated with primary care and emotional wellness. Ensures program integrity and excellence by ensuring activities are informed by evidence-based practices. Coordinates methodology and protocols with leadership of other departments to ensure collaborative approach by touching base with partners at least  quarterly. 
    • Assesses effectiveness and sustainability of overall oral health program, including reviewing monthly visit numbers as well as financial reports, etc. Reviews reports which drive COH’s understanding of our performance on key measures and goals for accuracy and insights. Ensures documentation sets targets and measures outcomes for activities. 
    • Monitors clinical services provided by dental department staff. Sets up procedures and work flow to ensure quality of care and compliance with evidence-based practices. Monitors productivity and adequate documentation of services through direct supervision, monthly random spot review, as well as peer review. 
    • Assists in the provision of continuing education, on-the-job training, and the orientation of heath center staff as requested or needed based on feedback and analysis of patient satisfaction, Unusual Incident Reports, etc.
    • Participates in the development and maintenance of clinical job descriptions, credentialing, and privileging requirements. 
    • Participates in recruitment and retention of clinical staff.  Develops staffing ratios and scheduling plans as needed. 
    • Educates patients and staff on the nature of oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health related disease prevention. 
    • Promotes provider support for diagnostic and Dental Procedure coding accuracy, adheres with the corporate compliance plan, attains productivity targets, and claims preparation for third party reimbursement. 
    • Represents Community of Hope at National Network of Oral Health Access initiatives. 
    • Participates in monthly Senior Health Leadership team meetings and other meetings such as Quality Management as requested. 
    • Meets with other leadership teams and program directors across COH departments to ensure that services are integrated and information is shared.  Supports population health initiatives, etc.  
    • Develops relationships with community organizations that provide support for patients, including developing memorandums of understanding.
    • Provides direct dental care to patients on a daily basis, following approved protocols, including but not limited to examining teeth and gums for all infections and diseases, preparing charts of mouths and teeth, X-rays and diagnosing diseases and lesions, preparing cavities and fills them with appropriate materials, extracting teeth and roots, treating infections and diseases of the mouth and teeth, administering local and general anesthesia, and preparing fits, adjusting and finishing dentures, crowns, and bridgework. 
    • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal guidelines. 
    • Completes and locks all progress notes within 3 business days after patient visit. 
    • Documents all patient encounters, including face to face, telephone, and electronic communications, in the electronic health record in a timely manner.
    • Meets with supervisees regularly and provides real-time feedback, training, support, and coaching as needed.  Creates meeting agendas, sends meeting agendas in advance when possible, and documents concerns promptly as needed.
    • If applicable, actively recruits for vacancies with a sense of urgency. This includes reviewing resumes, phone screening, interviewing, and completing references. This also includes partnering with Talent Management for assistance in an effort to fill vacancies promptly. 
    • Takes initiative and makes decisions within the scope of work. Assesses situations independently, thinks critically, and takes action to address issues or make useful recommendations while maintaining a solution-oriented lens.
    Minimum Requirements:
    • Dental Degree (DDS, Board Certified preferred) required. 
    • Current CDS and DEA required.  
    • Current BLS certification (ACLS or BLS for the Healthcare Provider or equivalent) required. 
    • At least 3-5 years of Supervisory experience required.
    • Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience.
    • Current license or ability to acquire a DC license in a timely manner required. Any providers who are licensed in Maryland who provide a copy of their license and MD CDS to Talent Management are also eligible for MD licensure reimbursement. 
    • Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred.
    • Bilingual in Spanish or Amharic a plus.
    • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required.
    • Ability to work with technology and electronic health records.
    • Commitment to work with under resourced populations in an urban setting.
    • Shares Saturday clinic coverage with other providers by completing at least one Saturday shift per month. 
    • Ability to travel across sites if requested. 
    • Able to work evening hours as needed.
    • Proof of required vaccinations is required.  This includes, but may not be limited to, Flu and Covid. COH will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for anyone who cannot be vaccinated for a religious or medical reason, subject to applicable law.
    At COH, we understand the toll that the Covid-19 pandemic has taken on the workforce, which is why we prioritize the following well-being and work-life balance-centered benefits:
    • 8-hour workdays, which include a paid lunch
    • 11.5 paid company holidays, 1 personal floating holiday, 15 days of paid vacation (increases to 20 after 3 years of service), and 12 days of paid sick leave on an annual basis
    • Annual performance-based raises, up to 5% of your annual pay
    • National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and DC Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (DCHPLRP) participants
    • Tuition reimbursement, loan repayment for clinicians, licensing reimbursement, and continuing education unit funds for licensed staff
    • Many opportunities for internal promotions and transfers across the agency as we continue to grow; we average 30 promotions each year
    • Ongoing internal leadership training for supervisors
    • Diversity, equity, and inclusion training and initiatives for all staff
    • Ongoing well-being activities, culture compact activities, and trauma-informed      care initiatives
    • Medical/Dental/Vision Plans through CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield
    • Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
    • 403(b) Retirement Plan
    • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expenses
    • And much more!

    About Us:

    Community of Hope is a mission-driven, innovative, and rapidly growing nonprofit. For over 40 years, we have provided healthcare, housing, and supportive services for under-resourced, underserved and people experiencing homelessness in Washington, DC. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we provide medical, dental, emotional wellness, and care coordination services for the whole family at three locations in DC. Community of Hope also strongly emphasizes maternal and child health, with midwifery practice and the only free-standing birth center in DC. In 2020, Community of Hope provided about 28,400 medical visits, 7,000 dental visits, and 10,000 behavioral health visits for about 11,000 patients. Community of Hope provides community walk-in COVID testing and COVID vaccines. Community of Hope is also one of the largest providers in DC of housing and support services for families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Through providing these programs, we live out our mission to improve health and end family and individual homelessness to make Washington, DC, more equitable.

    Community of Hope cares for families and individuals by providing direct services focusing on prevention, healing, and wellness. We improve lives by building on families' and individuals' strengths, honoring their choices, and taking a whole-family, multi-generational approach. We lead and advocate for system change to address the effects of historical and current racial inequities on health outcomes and housing opportunities. We embrace the diversity of our community, welcome all voices and perspectives, and treat everyone with respect, compassion, and integrity. We strive for excellence in everything we do, implement evidence-based practices, measure our outcomes, and use this knowledge to strengthen our work continuously. We were selected as one of The Washington Post 150 Top Workplaces in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021 based on feedback from our staff.

    To request a reasonable accommodation to complete an employment application or for general questions about employment with Community of Hope, contact a Recruiting Coordinator. Email: hr@cohdc.org Phone: 202-407-7747. Community of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. 
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Director, Oral Health
  • Community of Hope
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Description Director of Oral HealthAre you excited about a new opportunity? Do you have a passion for community health? Are you mission-driven to helping the community in need? Well, look no further! ...
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Art Director - Designer
  • Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Our client is a well-respected, national non-profit organization looking for a talented and creative individual who will work closely with their communications team by providing guidance and direction...
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Executive Director for Assisted Living Community
  • The Residences at Benning Metro Assisted Living Community
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Executive Director Location: The Residences at Benning Metro 4501 Blaine Street NE Washington DC 20019 Hours: Full-time Job Summary: We are seeking an extraordinary individual for an equally extraordi...
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Director, Health Policy
  • West Health
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Organization OverviewSolely funded by philanthropists Gary and Mary West, West Health includes the nonprofit and nonpartisan Gary and Mary West Health Institute and Gary and Mary West Foundation in Sa...
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Associate Director, Health Policy
  • West Health
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Organization Overview Solely funded by philanthropists Gary and Mary West, West Health includes the nonprofit and nonpartisan Gary and Mary West Health Institute and Gary and Mary West Foundation in S...
  • 27 Days Ago
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Community Director - The Taylor
  • Kairoi Management LLC
  • Dallas, TX
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  • CHURCHILL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC
  • Fort Worth, TX
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Assistant Community Director
  • ConcordRENTS
  • Kissimmee, FL
  • Job Details Job Location Osceola Bend - Kissimmee, FL Position Type Full Time Salary Range $20.00 Hourly Job Category Pr...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Community Director
  • ConcordRENTS
  • Mount Dora, FL
  • Job Details Job Location Eudora Reserve - Mt Dora, FL Position Type Full Time Salary Range $55,000.00 - $58,000.00 Salar...
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Community Director/ HOA
  • Associa
  • Job Summary The Community Director is responsible for administrative operations and supervision of a branch to include t...
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Community Director
  • Madison Management
  • Bozeman, MT
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Community Director
  • Lacey Park Apts LLC
  • Lacey, WA
  • Job Description Job Description We are looking for a Leasing consultant that is enthusiastic, fast-paced, organized, dis...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Apartment Community Director
  • JTSP
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Duties: - Manage day-to-day operations of the apartment complex, ensuring smooth and eff...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...
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Income Estimation for Community Health Director jobs
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What does a Community Health Director do?

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Health educators and community health workers work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nonprofit organizations, government, doctors’ offices, private businesses, and colleges.
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Community health workers also build individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy.
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A community health worker (CHW) serves as a liaison between the community and the health care, government and social service systems.
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