WAKE COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: ABCD Coordinator – Race To The Top PROGRAM: Assuring Better Child Health and Development (ABCD) – CCWJC REPORTS TO: QI Program Manager CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time Regular, Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY: To implement ABCD services to targeted providers and office staff by following established ABCD guidelines, promoting early identification of children with special needs and developmental delays, and helping practices to incorporate a referrals process to community resources. This position is grant-funded through December 31, 2015. JOB DUTIES  Assist identified medical practices in selecting and securing a standardized developmental screening tool to be used at designated well child visits  Provide training and ongoing support to office staff to implement and integrate the tool into their office workflow  Assist practices to ensure appropriate referrals are being made to early intervention and other community service providers  Collaborate with early intervention and community resources to encourage follow-up with provider feedback  Build stronger relationships with medical practices and community service providers and encourage linkages among them  Provide medical practices with developmental handouts and encourage them to provide parents with anticipatory guidance related to child development  Provide assistance to office staff in getting information related to coding and reimbursement issues  Track progress of screenings, referrals and follow up through periodic chart audits  Participate in community outreach efforts  Maintain records of all activities, referrals, technical assistance, training or other services in hard copy as well as in a designated database  Prepare and maintain written reports and documentation of compliance with assessment tool standards, program standards and reports requested by supervisor  Maintain complete confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA  Other job duties as required QUALIFICATIONS  BA/BS in child development, social work, public health, nursing, or related field and minimum of five years’ experience in public health or health care setting required; Master’s degree preferred; in some instances, a combination of relevant education and experience may be approved. Revised: November 2014 Page 1   Must possess a valid driver’s license. Personal vehicle is required for travel between work sites KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSAs)  Ability to be self-directed and work with minimal supervision  Exceptional and effective written and oral communication skills  Knowledge of development principles and screening tools preferred  Knowledge of government, private organizations, and community resources  Knowledge of and compliance with federal and state regulations applicable to the position  Motivational Interviewing skills and knowledge of adult teaching and learning principles  Strong computer skills required including various Microsoft Office programs, especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint and skilled at use of internet  Analytical skills are necessary for decision making and problem solving  Able to adapt to changing healthcare environment and program needs to best meet the needs of clients and agency  Maintain a high quality of work by holding self accountable to a high standard of productivity, accuracy, and thoroughness  Ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team to achieve common goals and objectives  Ability to prioritize using sound judgment WORKING CONDITIONS  The job environment is primarily a combination of office, work at home, and medical facility environments  Exposure to general office and household conditions as well as communicable diseases could occur  Routinely there may be some minor physical inconveniences or discomfort in the work setting, including sitting for moderate periods of time  There is occasional lifting of 20-30 pounds necessary to complete a task  Evening and weekend work may be required at times  Travel, using your personal automobile, and working in various clinic settings is required and could vary between 50% - 75% The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an all inclusive list of duties, skills, and responsibilities of those so assigned. Interested applicants should send their resume to: Atha Gurganus at agurganus@wakedocs.org If you are selected for an interview, the hiring manager will contact you directly. Revised: November 2014 Page 2