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Prog Coord, Community Health

Cook Children's Health Care System
United States, Texas, Fort Worth
801 7th Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 03, 2026
Location: Calmont Operations Building Department: Adverse Childhood Experiences Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40 Summary: Working through the Center for Childrens Health, the Program Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of assigned community-based program efforts in Cook Childrens primary service areas that support and align with Cook Childrens Promise, Cook Childrens Strategic Plan, the Community-Wide Childrens Health Assessment and Planning Survey (CCHAPS) and other relevant data. The work promotes community relationships through collaborative partnerships working with diverse populations, prioritizing high-risk children and families. The Program Coordinator serves as a resource to community and system leadership to identify target audiences to communicate results and outcomes of community-based efforts. Requires some weekend/evening work and routine travel in the six-county service area as assigned (Tarrant, Johnson, Hood, Parker, Wise, Denton). Education: Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred. At least 3 years of community-based experience in relevant field: community engagement, building community capacity, health education, health promotion, etc. Administrative experience and skills including strong computer skills and proficiency with various software/database applications. Bilingual in English/Spanish or other language preferred but not required. Effective verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Familiar with public health terminology, a self-starter, independent worker, highly motivated and able to work responsibly to protect patients' confidentiality and privacy. Certification/Licensure: Must have current, valid Texas Drivers License with clean driving record. Private, reliable transportation capability. Must be 21 years of age; take and pass Cook Childrens Defensive Driving course once employed, and annually thereafter. Able to drive assigned CCHCS vehicle as an approved driver. Relevant certification in injury prevention preferred. Child Safety Coordinators ONLY require Safe Kids Worldwide Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification or Child Passenger Safety Technician Instructor Certification. Certification must be obtained within first 6 months of hire or as soon as a local course is available. About Us: Cook Children's Health Care System Cook Children's Health Care System offers a unique approach to caring for children because we are one of the country's leading integrated pediatric health care delivery organizations. Patients benefit from the integrated system because it allows Cook Children's to use all of its resources to treat a patient and allows for easy communication between the various companies by physicians with a focus on caring for children and adolescents. Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.