Program Implementation and Workforce Development Specialist

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 Apply tot his job