Health Information Specialist

POSITION: Health Information Specialist

SUPERVISOR: Co-Deputy Director of Quality & Programs

STATUS: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 12-month position, non-exempt

OVERVIEW:

Join our fast-paced, equal opportunity, disability friendly- team in an informal and supportive environment that values diversity. The Health Information Specialist is responsible for providing program management, development, and grant reporting for PPMD’s health programs. The Health Information Specialist is responsible for creating family friendly resources/materials, and developing and conducting trainings. This position is also responsible for helping underserved families understand navigate healthcare services; assisting families with accessing resources, information and services; advocating for multicultural families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. This position may qualify for remote working within the state of Maryland.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote family/professional partnerships by supporting families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs, special educators, specialists, and administrators to increase parental engagement in healthcare.
• Create and facilitate health-related trainings/fact sheets to satisfy deliverables for the health grants.
• Work with the PPMD team to conduct outreach to diverse communities by distributing materials at community gathering places and resource fairs to ensure program visibility.
• Conduct outreach, and trainings across the state.
• Ensure that project deliverables are met by working collaboratively with the PPMD team.
• Create and maintain relevant partnerships around the state to further the mission of PPMD and ensure the growth and viability of health programs.
• Provide individual assistance and support to underserved parents of children with disabilities regarding health care access.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date files and documentation online for complete and timely grant reporting.
• Attends necessary and mandatory training activities, including the PPMD staff in-service.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE:

• Proficient in English with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Critical Thinking and Reasoning Skills
• Prior experience assisting other families to obtain appropriate services and supports for their child and family members.
• Familiarity with state and local resources and how to access them.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software such as: Word, Excel, and Power Point effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of special education, DDA system, Maryland’s healthcare system, social services, resources, and information for people with disabilities.
• Proven ability as an effective communicator and strong advocate for people with disabilities and special healthcare needs and their families
• Available for flexible work hours (some evenings and weekends as needed).
• Reliable transportation.

Family member or parent of child with a disability and/or special healthcare needs is preferred.