ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION
The National Health Care for the Homeless Council (the Council) is the premier national organization working at the nexus of homelessness and health care. Since 1986, we have brought together thousands of health care professionals, medical respite care providers, people with lived experience of homelessness, and advocates. Our Organizational Members include Health Care for the Homeless health centers, medical respite programs, and housing and social service organizations across the country. Additional information is available at www.nhchc.org.
Grounded in human rights and social justice, the Council’s mission is to build an equitable, high-quality health care system through training, research, and advocacy in the movement to end homelessness. As an organization, we believe an inclusive and open environment fosters creativity, contributes to the quality of our work, and provides growth opportunities for our employees. The Council is guided by the principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) in its internal and external work of dismantling racism and identity-based oppression as part of meaningful efforts to end homelessness and become a trauma-informed, anti-racist agency.
The National Institute for Medical Respite Care (NIMRC) is a program of the of the Council whose primary focus is on expanding medical respite/recuperative care programs nationwide. Launched in July 2020, NIMRC is a singular institute that advances best practices, delivers expert technical assistance services, and disseminates state-of-the-field knowledge in medical respite care (MRC). All teams of the Council contribute to the work of NIMRC. Additional information is available at www.nimrc.org.
JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Respite Certification Specialist (“Certification Specialist”) works closely with the Senior Medical Respite Manager to operationalize a novel certification process for MRC programs across the United States. The Certification Specialist will be the project manager and primary point of contact for the majority of MRC programs seeking certification through NIMRC. This will entail guiding MRC programs through a structured certification process, providing individualized support and technical assistance (TA) to empower them to succeed, and creating/maintaining detailed records.
The certification program is a new line of service for our organization (launching in early-2025). Thus, there will be opportunities for the Certification Specialist to contribute to the evolution of the program through continuous process improvement, evaluation activities, and collaboration with key partners. Beyond certification, this role will also include some opportunities to work alongside Medical Respite Team (MRT) members to implement trainings, provide TA, and develop materials supporting the field of MRC programs. A degree of latitude and flexibility is needed for this new and dynamic position.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Certification Project Management (80%)
Intake:
Core Activities:
Closeout & Follow-up:
Certification Program Improvement:
Medical Respite Trainings, TA Meetings, and Resource Development (15%)
General Agency Duties (5%)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:
Skills:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION
The National Health Care for the Homeless Council (the Council) is the premier national organization working at the nexus of homelessness and health care. Since 1986, we have brought together thousands of health care professionals, medical respite care providers, people with lived experience of homelessness, and advocates. Our Organizational Members include Health Care for the Homeless health centers, medical respite programs, and housing and social service organizations across the country. Additional information is available at www.nhchc.org.
Grounded in human rights and social justice, the Council’s mission is to build an equitable, high-quality health care system through training, research, and advocacy in the movement to end homelessness. As an organization, we believe an inclusive and open environment fosters creativity, contributes to the quality of our work, and provides growth opportunities for our…
Comprehensive benefits package: Includes health, dental, vision, life, 401k, short and long-term disability, and paid time off.
Comprehensive benefits package: Includes health, dental, vision, life, 401k, short and long-term disability, and paid time off.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to Stephen Wilder, Senior Medical Respite Manager at swilder@nhchc.org. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to Stephen Wilder, Senior Medical Respite Manager at swilder@nhchc.org. Applications without cover letters will not be…