Director of Chronic Disease Coordination

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is hiring a Director of Chronic Disease Coordination.
 

As The Director of Chronic Disease Coordination, you will support program collaboration across all Pierce and Kitsap YMCA locations, ensuring programs are effective, HIPAA-compliant, and aligned with YMCA policies, procedures, and best practices.

If hired, you will oversee the delivery of Evidence-Based Health Intervention (EBHI) programs, including the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, LIVESTRONG at the Y, Pedaling for Parkinson’s, ACT, and Enhance®Fitness.

Compensation: $23.70 to $24.83 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Position Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week

Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plan options YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Opportunity to participate in the YMCA 403(b) retirement saving plan. After 2 years of Full-Time employment, the YMCA will contribute 8% of your monthly earnings
• Accrual of 15 days of paid vacation (vacation accruals increase with years of service) 
• 8 paid Holidays/Floating Holidays per year
• Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, Child Care services, and merchandise
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for Full-Time employees

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum of 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess and maintain YMCA of the USA Lifeguard Supervisor certification.
• Must possess and maintain YMCA Lifeguard Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid and Oxygen Certifications.
• Minimum of six months of aquatics experience including 100 hours of lifeguard service is required.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or two years related knowledge and experience that include supervision, fiscal management, program development, staff, and volunteer development (preferred).
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• The demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Proven supervisory/management skills.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Essential Functions:

• Two or more years of relevant experience, including knowledge of HIPAA, electronic records management systems, and wellness coaching (preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (preferred)
• Expertise in EBHI and healthy living programs (preferred)
• Demonstrated skills in program development (planning, organization, and implementation) and Human Resources (training, supervision, and evaluation) are essential
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships and collaborations with community organizations
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, listening, and written skills
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• Have or commit to obtaining EBHI program certifications, CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.