Job Description:
• Support the establishment of accredited DSMES services and other diabetes support programs in priority areas.
• Assist existing programs in tailoring recruitment, retention, and instructional strategies to better serve priority populations.
• Assess the existing diabetes workforce and identify strategies for recruitment, training, and retention of the workforce.
• Develop leadership capacity among program facilitators, lifestyle coaches, and other workforce members engaged in DSMES, diabetes support, and National DPP delivery.
• Facilitate partnerships between healthcare organizations and community-based organizations to expand program reach and improve care coordination.
• Provide technical assistance on evidence-based diabetes programming, workforce development, and program implementation.
• Assist in developing workflows, referral systems, and sustainable practices to integrate evidence-based diabetes care into existing systems.
• Develop and support culturally appropriate materials and recruitment strategies for priority populations.
• Collaborate with health systems to identify eligible patients and facilitate referrals into DSMES, Diabetes Support Programs, and the Diabetes Prevention Programs.
• Document activities for monthly reports.
• Track progress toward scope of work activities, identifying challenges and opportunities for improvement.
• Help maintain a registry of trained program leaders.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health education, healthcare administration, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience with DSMES, National DPP, or other evidence-based diabetes programs.
• Demonstrated experience working with primary care systems and safety-net clinics.
• Ability to establish and implement evidence-based health programming.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel in-state for site visits and partner meetings.
• Proficiency in web-based meeting platforms and telephone communication.
Benefits:
• Paid holidays ( staff holiday calendar )
• Annual leave ( vacation ) days per year
• Sick days per year
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible, staff position)
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.
• Wellness programs
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