Program Manager – Healthy Start Program: Maternity Care Coalition

MOMobile Healthy Start supports pregnant women and families with children under the age of two with a wide range of health and social services to reduce infant mortality and poor birth outcomes. In addition to the MOMobile program components, Healthy Start Advocates facilitate parent-child activities to promote optimal child development, screen for developmental delays and ensure connections to early intervention programs as needed. Healthy Start Advocates provide Nurturing Parenting classes, breastfeeding peer support groups and fatherhood involvement activities.MCC COVID-19 Health and Safety ActionIn accordance with MCC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for employees and families, and to prevent the spread of COVID-19, proof of vaccination or weekly COVID-19 testing is required.Position SummaryThe Healthy Start Program Manager is responsible for the coordination of all aspects of the Healthy Start program including program development, implementation, and monitoring.Responsible for administrative oversight of all services and staff.Responsible for weekly staff schedule and oversight of vehicles, facilities and petty cash.Develops and maintains systems for tracking services to clients.Oversees and monitors efforts to meet project deliverablesPrepares monthly statistics and program reports; completes reports to funders and contractors.Serves as liaison and communicates with community resources regarding program.Coordinates community meetings and represents MCC as neededManagement DutiesRecruits, hires, and supervises staff.Manages all aspects related to staff performance issues, including staff termination.Facilitates regular staff meetings and conducts individual supervisory meetings.Prepares performance evaluations with input from staff.Identifies staff training needs and writes yearly training plans.Strengthens own and staff’s skills through personal and professional developmentProvides support to supervises staff during regular business hours as well as evenings and weekends as needed.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesUnderstanding of MCC’s mission, goals, and objectives and ability to work independently with a high level of energy and contribute as part of a larger team.Knowledge of the concepts and practices associated with community health issues, particularly with pregnant women, prenatal care, child development, parenting and other services for mothers, young children, and their families.Ability to travel in and around the Greater Philadelphia region to provide services as needed.Knowledge of and sensitivity to the issues facing the community served; knowledge of community resourcesDemonstrated leadership skillsGood record keeping and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasksExcellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent computer skills (including data entry and management, word processing, use of Internet)Experience, Education, and LicensureRequiredMaster’s degree in Social Work, Public Health or related fieldDemonstrated leadership skillsDemonstrated clinical skillsExperience in program planning and monitoringValid driver’s licensePreferredExperience with community health issues; maternal and child health3+ year of supervisory experienceAbout UsMaternity Care Coalition (MCC), a dynamic nonprofit, works to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women and parenting families, and enhance school readiness for children 0-3. Our intended impact is for parents in Southeastern PA communities impacted by structural inequities, particularly racism, can birth with dignity, parent with autonomy and raise babies who are healthy, growing, and thriving.What to expect as a new employee:MCC’s is proud of the benefits programs created on behalf of our employees. A summary of our generous options are as follows:Medical benefits Coverage & Life Insurance – CignaBasic Life & AD&DVoluntary Life Insurance plan optionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Health Savings AccountEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid Time OffVacation accruals starting at three (3) weeksPaid agency-wide End of Year break between Christmas and New Year’sPerspective new hires who are passionate about Public Health or related field with a strong interest in Maternal and Child Health needs, are encouraged to apply by submitting a cover letter and resume along with their application. Thank you for considering Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) as a potential employer. We look forward to working with you!
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