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The Community Health Program Manager develops and implements both systemwide and region-specific strategies that promote community education, outreach, and population health.

Serving as a community ambassador for their assigned medical center, the Program Manager represents Atlantic Health System (AHS) in key relationships with local organizations and health coalitions, fostering collaborative partnerships.

This role provides oversight of the triannual Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), the annual Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), and supervises health education staff on specific projects and initiatives.

+ Lead the implementation of systemwide Community Health initiatives and oversee deployment of programs and community engagement activities within the assigned medical center region.

+ Support the department’s health education strategy by coordinating culturally sensitive, evidence-based programs and health promotion materials on priority health issues across the lifespan, in alignment with the Community Health Improvement Plan.

+ Manage the outreach strategy for the assigned service area through health and wellness events, promotional tools, collaborations with community partners, and targeted outreach to populations experiencing health disparities.

+ Oversee involvement in the triannual Community Health Needs Assessment and annual Community Health Improvement Plan and actively participate in Community Health Advisory Committees and Community Advisory Board meetings.

+ Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal departments and community partners by participating in hospital committees and community-based coalitions focused on population health priorities. Represent AHS as the “face” of Community Health for the assigned region.

+ Provide supervision and support to the health education team on assigned projects and initiatives, including directing workflow, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely achievement of goals.

+ Assist in managing community health budgets, expenses, and revenue tracking, and support grant oversight and reporting for funded initiatives in the service area.

+ Lead tracking and reporting efforts related to community health programs, including outreach and event data, evaluation outcomes, health improvement impact, grant deliverables, and community benefit reporting.

+ Collaborate with AHS Care Coordination to address barriers to care and improve navigation across the care continuum by connecting patients and communities to appropriate health and social resources.

+ Perform other duties as assigned by the Community Health Director or Manager to support departmental goals.

Education:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, or a related health field required.

+ Master's degree with a concentration in Public Health, Health Education, or a related health field preferred.

Experience:

+ 3-5 years of experience in public health, health education, or a related health field preferred.

+ Certified Health Education Specialist preferred.

+ Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS) a plus.

+ Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ACDES) training a plus.

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.

+ Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask effectively.

+ Strong understanding of health and social issues affecting diverse communities, with a high level of cultural competence.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

+ Bilingual in Spanish and Creole a plus.

+ Valid NJ Driver's License.

+ Evenings and weekend availability is required.

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

+ Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

+ Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

+ Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ

+ Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ

+ Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ

+ Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ

+ CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

+ Atlantic Home Care and Hospice

+ Atlantic Mobile Health

+ Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

+ 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years

+ Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare

+ 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare

+ 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review

+ Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP

+ Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)

+ One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

+ One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

+ Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets

+ NJ Sustainable Business

Named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a World’s Best Hospital by Newsweek and recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the NY Metro area by U.S. News & World Report.

Our Atlantic Neuroscience Institute is the region’s leader in neuroscience care. A hub for the New Jersey Stroke Network, we offer a broad range of advanced neurological, neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic services. We are also certified as a Level IV Epilepsy Center and home to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, where more brain tumor surgeries are performed than anywhere else in New Jersey. Our CyberKnife® program is the largest and most experienced in the state. We also have a satellite emergency department in Union, NJ, which treats about 40,000 emergency cases each year.

Committed to providing exceptional care, Overlook Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet® recognition. This designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. What’s more, Overlook Medical Center has advanced certification from The Joint Commission for perinatal care and is designated an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additional Joint Commission-certified services include behavioral health care, spine surgery, wound care, and primary care medical home (PCMH).

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

+ Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)

+ Life & AD&D Insurance.

+ Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)

+ 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution

+ PTO & Paid Sick Leave

+ Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising

+ Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave

+ Backup and On-Site Childcare

+ Well-Being Rewards

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program

+ Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

+ Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.