Department:
SOM KC Family Medicine
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Family Medicine
Position Title:
Community Health Project Coordinator - Family Medicine
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Community Health Project Coordinator will work with community engagement and health research projects across various Kansas counties. This is a full-time position through The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) Department of Family Medicine and Community Health.
The Project Coordinator will work closely with the Community Health Worker Project leadership to assist coordinating all activities of the Thrive project; they provide administrative and project planning, setup, maintenance, and close-out support to the project leaders. The project coordinator will co-lead the planning, development, and implementation of CHW trainings including Core Competency and Medical Interpreter trainings.
About REACH KS:
The Reach project connects rural communities with digital mental health services. The project currently offers Kansas rural residents with the Thrive program which is an evidence-based digital platform that delivers personalized cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) via computer, tablet, or smartphone to address mental health care barriers in rural Kansas. Thrive has demonstrated effectiveness comparable to clinician-guided therapy, with strong acceptability and improved outcomes in rural populations. When paired with trusted community health workers (CHWs), these tools become even more effective. CHWs can bridge the critical gap between primary-care recommendations of digital interventions and their successful use at home—offering technical support, encouragement for sustained engagement, and assistance in overcoming barriers. Together, digital therapeutics and CHW support can form the backbone of a more accessible, responsive rural mental health system.
Job Description:
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Statewide Training Planning & Partnership Development
- Establish and maintain relationships with CHWs, CHW Supervisors, organizations employing CHWs, training providers, and community partners across Kansas to identify training needs and expand access to professional development opportunities.
- Collaborate with CHW Project Leadership, KUMC faculty and staff, and community partners to develop statewide training priorities, goals, schedules, and implementation plans within established timelines and budgets.
Training Development, Facilitation, & Delivery
- Co-lead the development, adaptation, and updating of CHW training curricula and materials, including presentations, facilitator guides, participant resources, practical exercises, and assessments.
- Plan, facilitate, and deliver in-person and virtual trainings statewide, including Medical Interpreter, and continuing education opportunities, in collaboration with qualified instructors and subject matter experts.
- Incorporate adult learning principles, interactive activities, case discussions, and opportunities to practice skills into trainings, adapting delivery to participants’ experience, learning needs, and community settings.
- Provide coaching, follow-up technical assistance, and consultation to CHWs, CHW Supervisors, and organizations employing CHWs to reinforce training content and support its application in practice.
Training Coordination & Ongoing Learning Support
- Work closely with REACH KS CHW team leadership and CHW Supervisors to identify training priorities and develop learning opportunities that support project implementation and broader CHW workforce needs.
- Coordinate training logistics, including scheduling, registration, locations, virtual platforms, materials, instructor arrangements, and participant communications.
- Coordinate and facilitate monthly virtual learning collaboratives for CHWs and CHW Supervisors across Kansas to discuss challenges, share promising practices, and reinforce skills.
- Coordinate instructors, guest speakers, and facilitators; maintain training calendars and records of participation, completion, and follow-up needs.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for CHW training inquiries and communicate training opportunities, requirements, and updates to participants, employers, and community stakeholders.
Evaluation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), & Reporting
- Present and co-present CHW education material as well as findings, program updates, and best practices at conferences, community meetings, and stakeholder engagements to enhance visibility and advocacy efforts.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of CHW initiatives and regional needs to identify gaps, recommend improvements, and contribute to strategic planning for long-term sustainability.
- Contribute to high-quality abstracts for submission to local, regional, and national conferences, ensuring alignment with CHW program goals and public health priorities; provide review and support on CHW-related publications to enhance the visibility and credibility of the program.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
- Approximately 25% of travel to selected counties in western Kansas will be required.
- The position is hybrid but will include occasional trips to the KUMC offices in Kansas City.
- Must be willing to work some nights and weekends with a flexible schedule.
Required Qualifications
Certifications:
- ECHOS Database and Supervisory trainings (or completed within 3 months of employment).
- Train the Trainer Certification (or completed after hire date).
Work Experience:
- 3 years of experience working as a certified community health worker.
Languages: Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications: Certified in the state of KS as a CHW.
Work Experience:
- Located or willing to relocate to the West Region Kansas
- Prior work experience as a part of research team in the field of public health and working with community coalitions.
- Prior experience managing a team of 5-10 CHWs.
- Experience using project-management tools.
- Knowledge of regions and counties across the state of Kansas as evidenced by application material.
Skills
Required Documents
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$28.20 - $38.35
Minimum
$28.20
Midpoint
$33.17
Maximum
$38.35
