Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.At the Y in Central Maryland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA. We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Join us and bring your passion to a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference!POSITION SUMMARY:
As a cause-driven leader and integral member of the Community Wellbeing team, the Associate Executive Director, Community Wellbeing,will support the Executive Director in executing the organization’s comprehensive community health strategies. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing and guiding the Y’s Community Health Worker initiatives, with a strong emphasis on advancing health equity, increasing access to care, and addressing the social determinants of health in underserved communities.
The AED, Community Wellbeing will provide day-to-day supervision, support, and professional development for a team of Community Health Workers embedded across multiple Y family centers and community sites. This individual will ensure that the CHW team is equipped to build trust with community members, conduct effective outreach and assessments, connect individuals to vital resources, and support chronic disease prevention and self-management programs.
In alignment with the Y’s Health Equity Strategy, the AED, Community Wellbeing will also play a key role in developing and refining workflows, evaluating impact, and sharing outcomes to demonstrate effectiveness and secure sustained investment. This includes supporting data collection and reporting, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and identifying areas for quality improvement.
Additionally, the AED, Community Wellbeing will assist the Executive Director in cultivating and managing partnerships with hospitals, health systems, academic institutions, government agencies, and community-based organizations. These collaborations are critical for expanding access to services, co-designing innovative health initiatives, and improving long-term health outcomes for the populations we serve.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Cross-Functional CollaborationStewards' feedback loop with Y Family Center leaders for space utilization and member feedbackFacilitates cross-departmental learning relative to community healthSocial media engagementCommunity Health & Health EquityImplements and evolves the organization’s healthy living strategyLead the organization’s health equity strategy, focusing on initiatives that promote health equity within the communityCoordinates each region’s community health needs assessmentImplements and scales the Y’s Community Health Workers initiative, ensuring its alignment with the organization’s strategy and community needsFood SecurityImplements the Y Food Security strategyHealth PartnershipsCultivate and steward strategic relationships with organizational and healthy living partnersIdentify and engage prospective partners to enhance community health initiativesEstablish and execute Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with partnersData-Driven Prevention InterventionsLeverage data analysis to develop and implement evidence-based prevention interventionsInterpret data insights to enhance the effectiveness of community health programsDevelop systems for tracking outputs and outcomes data for community health initiativesSupervision and Leadership:Lead, train, and support Community Health Workers (CHWs), ensuring they effectively fulfill their roles in providing community-based health services.Program Management:Oversee SNAP outreach, food access programs, harm reduction, and population health initiatives.Performance Monitoring:Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide coaching, and offer professional development opportunities for CHWs.Compliance and Reporting:Ensure compliance with grant requirements and maintain accurate records for audits, grant reviews, and internal assessments.Data Collection and Evaluation:Monitor program effectiveness through data collection, reporting, and program evaluation.Community Engagement:Build and maintain relationships with local organizations, healthcare providers, and community agencies to enhance service delivery and resource access.Client Services:Support CHWs in managing client caseloads, conducting intakes, providing referrals, and offering advocacy and care management.Outreach and Event Coordination:Lead community outreach efforts, organize events, and promote the organization’s health initiatives.Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degreeMinimum of five years of related experience as a coordinator of people, operations and/or activitiesRelevant project management experienceExceptional communication skills (oral and written)Highly collaborative work styleHighly organized and able to multitaskExcellent relationship-building and business development skillsComfortable and confident speaking on behalf of the organization and articulating the Y's mission and priorities to a wide range of groups and individualsStrong program design skillsComfortable with database management and tracking systems
EXPERIENCE
Five or more years of management experience with a strong commitment to the Y philosophy and values and significant experience in nutrition and exercise programs.Experience in member service & engagement and quality management.Multi-site management experience is required.
SKILLS
Extensive knowledge of Community Health StrategiesAll Y associates agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth that sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people. It emphasizes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, and adhering to established standards of affection. The policy strictly prohibits any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment and mandates the reporting of suspected mistreatment. Additionally, associates and volunteers must complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.