Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Along with the director and manager of the Culture and Language Coaching Program, brings our organizational aspirations to life by designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and resources for the KC Community of Bilingual Practice. This includes fostering community spaces and serving as the main point of contact for internal and external partners, as well as helping design and implement program evaluation.

This position is  2-year, grant-funded position

For more information about KC Community of Bilingual Practice: https://www.childrensmercy.org/health-care-providers/culture-and-language-coaching-program/community-of-bilingual-practice/

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Program Coordination

• Delivers on goals and strategies, as set by director and manager including the organization of timelines, project planning, the creation of standard work and infrastructure.
• Central point of contact for team members and community stakeholders in a growing network of community partners
• Oversees and monitors contract submissions, addendums, renewals, and external vendor relationships
• Writes, edits, and coordinates communications as well as distribution of materials as appropriate to the programs
• Maintains and coordinates program/project calendars, records, and databases; researches information, gathers and computes various data
• Prepares special and/or one-time reports, summaries; replies to inquiries, selecting relevant data from a variety of sources

Program Evaluation

• Helps program leadership and advisors develop and execute evaluation of the KC CBP program, including related data collection, management and reporting protocols
• Conducts analysis of programs and makes recommendations for future program planning implementation
• Establishes consistent data collection, reporting and evaluation systems and procedures

-Bachelor's Degree   Preferred degrees include communications, community development, organizational and 1-2 years experience    

Must have previous experience and strong knowledge of project management and program development.

-HS diploma or equivalent and  3-5 years experience  Preferred experience in project management and program development.

- Bilingual preferred

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $25.52/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

This is an intermittent remote position, which means that the person hired will work with his or her manager to determine a schedule that includes both at home and on-site hours at a Children’s Mercy location. The incumbent must live in the Kansas City metro area.

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.