Healthy Brain Coalition Coordinator

BHSSC is seeking a professional to coordinate the South Dakota Healthy Brain Coalition and support Healthy Brain Initiative activities across the state. This position works with public health professionals, healthcare providers, community organizations, and other partners to promote evidence-based brain health practices and advance initiatives related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Responsibilities include

coordinating coalition meetings and workgroups, developing educational materials, conducting outreach, and supporting implementation of the South Dakota ADRD State Plan. Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is a public entity that is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota. BHSSC is comprised of five divisions dedicated to aiding school districts, individuals, and the communities.

Wage- $31.00-$32.00 per hour Job Type- Full-time, non-exempt Work Location- Must be located in SD. Some in-state travel required. Potential for minimal out-of-state travel. Job Description- Coordinate the South Dakota Healthy Brain Coalition, including member engagement, meeting facilitation, communications, and follow-up activities.

Recruit and engage coalition members representing diverse sectors, communities, and priority populations. Plan and facilitate coalition meetings and five workgroups, including scheduling, agendas, materials, registration, meeting notes, and follow-up communications. Build and maintain relationships with partners across public health, healthcare, education, community organizations, and other sectors.

Conduct outreach presentations and informational meetings to share information about brain health and Healthy Brain Initiative activities. Develop educational materials and presentations for varied audiences, including public health and healthcare professionals, educators, libraries, community organizations, and the public.

Develop communication strategies and materials, including website content, newsletters, and routine program communications. Coordinate participation in conferences and events to promote evidence-based brain health practices and increase awareness of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Support implementation of the program workplan and South Dakota ADRD State Plan in collaboration with coalition partners.

Maintain program documentation and records, including correspondence, reports, meeting materials, databases, and other program documents. Other duties as assigned Job Qualifications- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, communications, or a related field. Valid driver's license required.

Knowledge of grant management, coalition facilitation, and public health preferred. Broad ability to communicate with professionals, agency officials, public health personnel, the media, partners, and the public, both verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and other applicable data regulations.

Ability to work effectively with public entities, businesses, health professionals, community partners, and diverse stakeholders. Ability to operate a computer, databases, and Microsoft Office programs. Knowledge of computer data management and data collection processes. Strong time management, organizational, independent work, facilitation, and attention-to-detail skills.

Benefits- Health, Dental, and Life Insurance Health Savings Account Options South Dakota Retirement Annual Leave Sick Leave Company Website- Bhssc.org Because BHSSC is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota, all employees are required to undergo a criminal background investigation.