Health Impact Specialist

**Come Work for a Wonderful Non-Profit Company in Central Pennsylvania!**We are looking for an experienced full-time **Health Impact Specialist. ** This role is a grant-funded position that is responsible for developing two lines of work within the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (CPFB) aligned with the organization's strategic plan. This position will support research, evaluation, and strategic food as medicine work by collaborating with healthcare partners and internal teams to build projects and systems that increase access to nutritious foods.

This grant-funded position will also work collaboratively with the Penn State REACH program and lead cross-departmental working groups focused on building out processes to better procure and distribute preferred foods among food insecure neighbors along with food as medicine work. This role is funded through September 2028. Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability 401k Paid Time Off 13 Paid Holidays Employee Assistance ProgramJob Accountabilities Manage research and evaluation strategy for food as medicine projects along with preparation and implementation of potential demonstration and pilot projects.

Develop internal and external systems for healthcare provider referrals to local food access points. Create resources for pantry referral processes, including assessment of pantry offerings and pilot systems for reimbursements. Support partnerships with local healthcare systems, Federally Qualified Health centers (FQHC) and community organizations as part of food as medicine work. Solidify workflows from existing referral systems to help neighbors find food resources from healthcare referrals. Work with the Government Relations Coordinator and the SVP/Chief Strategy Officer on administrative communication with public officials related to food as medicine work.

Join statewide taskforce meetings to report updates and progress made to increasing the availability of culturally familiar foods strategies and food as medicine taskforce meetings. Collaborate with Penn State REACH team to conduct data collection with neighbors and staff/volunteers at partner agencies to identify culturally familiar foods preferred by neighbors who visit food pantries. Coordinate evidence-based cross-departmental collaboration to increase the availability of culturally familiar foods to all food insecure neighbors served by the charitable food system. Develop culturally familiar foods guidance for pantry providers based on research, data analysis, and neighbor insights.

Collaborate with food sourcing teams on strategy, including balancing cost and maximizing impact and increasing the procurement of culturally familiar foods. Integrate culturally familiar foods into the inventory management system. ```{=html}``` Work with Agency Services and Training Coordinator to help increase utilization of culturally familiar foods among food pantries. Provide programmatic input for grant proposals. Participate in internal committees and workgroups as required. Occasionally assist with food bank events. Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Other Duties In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, CPFB is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Education**Education and Experience:

** Minimum of Bachelor's degree in public health, publ c policy, logistics, public administration, economics, public administration, political science, sociology, data analytics, social sciences, or another related field. Additional years of experience combined with an Associate's degree would be considered in lieu of having a Bachelor's degree. Experience A minimum of four (4) years professional experience in project management, logistics, public administration, direct service provision, data analysis, or social science research. Previous work experience in a non-profit business environment preferred. Ability to speak Spanish fluently is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Passion for the Food Bank's mission and core values.

Ability to work as part of a high-performance team and be a strong team player. Passion for customer service excellence (internal and external), professional etiquette, personal boundaries, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Must be friendly, outgoing, positive attitude and comfortable speaking to people. Must have professional demeanor with the ability to work cooperatively across all levels of the organization. Must be detail oriented with the ability to work independently, plan, prioritize, take initiative, resolve problems, meet deadlines and multi-task. Must be reliable with high integrity and strong work ethic.

Exhibit strong verbal, written, analytical, presentation, planning, time management and organizational skills. Ability to write, edit and proofread correspondence and materials for accuracy and style. Exhibit strong interpersonal, problem solving, team building, program management and administrative skills. Must be positive, cooperative, honest and dependable. Ability to provide a caring and supportive personality and relate well with others. Ability to organize work, set priorities, exercise independent judgment, and to demonstrate flexibility in balancing the needs of various programs and staff. Ability to input and maintain accurate records, perform research and ability to compile data.

Ability to attend departmental and all-staff meetings as directed, staying informed of ongoing changes in department and overall organization. Knowledge of the organization's computer software and systems, including Microsoft OfficeSuite, department-specific software systems, telecommunications, and internet applications. Ability to operate standard office equipment (machines, tools, and devices) used in performing only the essential function include computer and related equipment, typewriter, calculator, photocopier, fax machine, and telephone. Physical Requirements Or LicensesThis position has the ability to work remote, in-office, or hybrid at the discretion of the SVP/Chief Strategy Officer or based on the needs of the organization.

A valid driver's license with history of a good driving record. Ability to travel that may include consecutive overnight stays, and traveling by car, bus, and airplane. Conditions may include working outside, in inclement weather, closely with others, working alone, and working protracted or irregular hours. Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.