Community Health Specialist Senior SSM Health - 3.5 Oklahoma City, OK Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Qualifications Community health & wellness Public health program planning Stakeholder engagement Program design Public policy development Public health reports Health data analysis Community partnership development strategy Team leadership Public health setting experience 3 years Expense reports Bachelor's degree Budget planning Data reporting support Organizational skills Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing projects Data collection Implementation of strategic initiatives Public affairs policy advocacy Healthcare data collection Senior level Impact program evaluations Communication skills Process program evaluations Healthcare data reporting Organizational budget management Stakeholder management Full Job Description SSM Health Care Corporate Job Id R200776 Day Shift

JOB DESCRIPTION

It's more than a career, it's a calling. OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital -

Oklahoma City Worker Type:

Regular Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. As a Community Health Specialist Senior , you'll serve as a key connector between SSM Health and the communities we serve, leading initiatives that improve health outcomes, increase access to resources, and address social determinants of health. In this meaningful role, you'll build partnerships with community organizations, analyze population health needs, coordinate programs and outreach efforts, and help develop innovative strategies that support healthier individuals and stronger communities. If you are passionate about advancing health equity, fostering community relationships, and creating sustainable solutions that make a difference, this is an opportunity to drive lasting impact beyond the walls of healthcare.

Schedule:

M-F 8am-5pm - fully onsite.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in community health or public health. Strong communication skills. High level of organization. Flexibility and ability to manage multiple projects and programs simultaneously Apply today. SSM Health - We bring out the incredible in you, everyday

Job Summary:

Lead and implement community health partnerships, programs, and activities throughout the community the ministry serves. Maximize the related reporting of qualifying expenses.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as the market leader to conduct the Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) including the collection and analysis of internal and external data in service of the CHNA processes. Facilitates collaboration with community stakeholders in the CHNA process, creatively adds value to the CHNA by leveraging SSM Health assets across the markets and ensure community engagement - including diverse groups within the community in the CHNA process. Ensures successful completion and implementation of a Community Health Improvement Plan including the design, implementation and evaluation of policies, program and services that align with identify community health needs. Builds and maintains a successful level of community engagement with community members, partners and collaborators in a culturally aware and competent manner and ensures that the diverse perspectives of internal and external stakeholders are honored. Brings about collaboration and improved health in the communities served by the ministry and identifies public policy advocacy opportunities aligned with community health needs and organizational advocacy leadership. Partners in strategic thinking and organizational leadership as part of a region-wide community health improvement strategy. Promotes public health principles within the broader activities and efforts of SSM Health and helps co-workers understand connections between community health efforts and the mission and values of SSM Health while also generating co-worker engagement in community health and reporting. Plans and manages community health improvement activities that includes managing a local budget and accomplishing community benefit reporting in a thorough, timely and accurate manner. Evaluates the impact of policies, programs and services to support informed decisions about future activities and programming. Develops expertise in reporting and champions further clarity in reporting practices across the region in partnership with other community health leaders. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

EXPERIENCE

Three years' experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

None Department:

8770000033

Chief Community Health Officer Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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Paid Parental Leave :

we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options:

our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage:

we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.