Employment
Community Health Councils is a non-profit, community-based health advocacy, policy and educational organization. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits including medical, dental, vision and 403b plans; vacation, sick and holiday benefits. CHC is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.
Send resumes, complete salary history for all positions, and cover letters to humanresources@chc-inc.org unless otherwise noted in the job description. Include the exact title of the position you are applying for in the Subject line of your email. Unfortunately, the high volume of applications we receive does not allow us to personally contact all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within the next few weeks, please accept our sincere wishes for success in your continuing job search.
Current job openings are listed below.
Finance Clerk/Bookkeeper (posted 04/05/2013)
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Finance and Administration, the Finance Clerk/Bookkeeper is responsible for the day-to-day general accounting duties including, but not limited to, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. The Finance Clerk/Bookkeeper will also be responsible for providing routine support to key Payroll Management and Month-End close-out processes.
Job Duties
The Finance Clerk/Bookkeeper’s primary responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:
Accounts Payable:
- Process all invoices in a timely manner, utilizing CHC's Accounts Payable policies and procedures.
- Preparation of related Check Requests, Credit Card Authorization Forms, Expense Reports and/or Travel Reimbursement Requests.
- Routinely run Accounts Payable aging reports for review and reconciliation.
- Timely filing of paid invoices and requests.
Accounts Receivable:
- Generate invoices within Quickbooks, in support of each grant and/or contract draw/invoice.
- Maintenance of the agency’s cash receipts and supporting documentation.
- Routinely run Accounts Receivable aging reports for review and reconciliation of open invoices.
- Assistance in deposit preparation, including timely filing of deposit verification forms.
Payroll Management Support:
- Processing of staff Leave Requests, including receiving appropriate management authorizations, notification of employee and maintenance of CHC’s master Leave Request Calendar.
- Routine upkeep of CHC’s Time Allocation Details sheets for each employee, as appropriate.
- Ensure timely distribution of Employee Paycheck Stubs, including chain of custody management.
- Timely filing of payroll reports and payroll back-up documentation.
Month-End Close-Out Support:
- Prepare outstanding A/P and A/R reports for review and reconciliation.
- Prepare monthly Policy Area budget performance reports for review.
- Update monthly allocation of operating expenses.
- Record appropriate related Journal Entries.
- Ensure timely filing of all related back-up documentation.
General Finance/Administration Department Support:
- Maintenance of Finance Department electronic filing system on CHC’s server.
- Provide back-up and relief phone support to the Receptionist.
- Assists the Director of Finance and Administration in the monthly, quarterly and annual monitoring and financial reporting of agency funds.
- Assists the Director of Finance and Administration in the preparation of materials and documentation for the agency’s annual independent audit.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or relevant experience.
- Background in non-profit accounting and 3+ years of related work experience preferred.
- Must be highly competent and skilled in the use of Microsoft Office including Outlook and Excel.
- Must be highly proficient in QuickBooks software.
- Knowledge of government and private foundation grant management and reporting.
- Must have good memory power and good judgment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Willingness to work additional hours, as necessary.
- Capable of giving spontaneous ideas and problem solve whenever required.
- Capable of handling difficult situations.
When applying, please use the following subject line format: "First Name Last Name – Finance Clerk/Bookkeeper."
Policy Analyst – Environmental Health (posted 03/19/2013)
The Environmental Health policy area at CHC works through local coalitions to eliminate health disparities and achieve health equity in Los Angeles and California. Our specific objectives include the following policy priorities as they related to low-income and disadvantaged communities: improved regulation and mitigation of local pollution sources; prioritization of vacant and underutilized land for the development of new green space, including parks and community gardens, through innovative partnerships and policies; streetscape improvements that encourage walking, biking, and active transportation; health-promoting land-use standards in community long-range planning documents; “healthy kids zones” around targeted schools; and multi-unit housing anti-smoking ordinances that don’t result in unnecessarily harmful collateral consequences. This position will focus principally on environmental and public health policy.
Job Duties
The Policy Analyst provides support in linking policy and systems changes with enduring community-level investments that promote disease prevention and the elimination of health disparities. Responsibilities include monitoring and providing updates and analysis of key policy issues at national, state, county and local levels; developing the project’s annual policy agenda and priorities as defined by community and coalition partners; writing policy briefs, issue papers, and policy letters; developing and implementing advocacy strategies inclusive of community stakeholders; regular communication and dissemination of policy topics; participating in the publication of CHC’s monthly newsletter; and more.
The Policy Analyst’s primary job duties include:
- Develop and produce policy reports, issue briefs, comment letters or similar materials to inform community members and policymakers
- Research and maintain a database of relevant materials on environmental health issues including news articles, regulations and/or best-practice models
- Work with staff, coalition members and key stakeholders to research and analyze environmental health policies
- Develop written community assessment reports
- Work with other staff and Policy Director to provide planning and analysis for case study and other evaluation tools that document process, successes/challenges, and lessons to share with other communities as well as project reporting
- Support other staff in co-facilitating meetings, preparing materials for community meetings and other responsibilities
- Attend relevant meetings on environmental health and provide updates/input to help inform CHC Environmental Health advocacy strategy
- Work with other staff and Project Director to develop testimony and other input to local and state policy makers and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in urban planning, public health, public policy, or other environmental health-related field
- Minimum of 2-3 years of community-based experience including familiarity with coalition or meeting facilitation and environmental health issues and/or community-based organizations
- Ability to interact with diverse communities, stakeholders, researchers and government
- Experience working in underserved and minority communities, particularly the South LA region
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel throughout the local area and statewide
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Highly organized
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, familiarity with GIS and STATA a plus
When applying, please use the following subject line format: "First Name Last Name – Policy Analyst – Environmental Health.
Policy Analyst - Access & Quality (posted 02/15/2013)
The Policy Analyst provides support in linking policy and systems changes with enduring community-level investments that promote disease prevention and the elimination of health disparities for the Access & Quality of Healthcare policy area. Responsibilities include monitoring and providing updates and analysis of key policy issues at national, state, county and local levels; developing the project's annual policy agenda and priorities as defined by community and coalition partners; writing policy briefs, issue papers, and policy letters; developing and implementing advocacy strategies inclusive of community stakeholders; regular communication and dissemination of policy topics; participating in the publication of CHC's monthly newsletter; and more.
Description
The Policy Analyst’s primary job duties include:
- Develop and produce policy briefs or similar materials on access to and quality of the safety-net healthcare system in LA County & other related policy concerns to inform consumers and policymakers
- Research and maintain a database of relevant materials related to healthcare access issues including news articles, regulations and/or best-practice models
- Work with staff, coalition members and key stakeholders to research and analyze safety-net system policies and changes
- Develop written community assessment reports
- Work with staff and Policy Director to provide planning and analysis for case study and other evaluation tools that documents process, successes/challenges, and lessons to share with other communities as well as project reporting
- Support other staff in co-facilitating meetings, preparing materials for community meetings and other responsibilities
- Attend relevant meetings on healthcare quality of care and access and provide updates/input to help inform CHC Access & Quality advocacy strategy
- Work with staff and Project director to develop testimony and other input to local and state policy makers and stakeholders regarding hospital closures, healthcare services reductions and/or other issues that impact healthcare access or quality
Qualifications/Experience:
- Master’s degree in public health, public policy, sociology, urban planning or other healthcare-related field
- Minimum of 2-3 years of community-based experience including familiarity with coalition or meeting facilitation and health care issues and/or community-based organizations.
- Ability to interact with diverse communities, stakeholders, researchers and government.
- Experience working in underserved and minority communities, particularly the South LA region.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel throughout the local area and statewide.
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Highly organized.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, familiarity with GIS and STATA a plus.
Policy Analyst - Urban Agriculture (posted 01/18/2013)The
Policy Analyst is a vital member of a team and coalition working to
identify the root causes and reduce racial/ethnic health disparities.
The PA provides research, analysis, and education to support the
development of replicable and scalable systems and environmental
improvements. The Policy Analyst
contributes to the development of strategic initiatives through the
research and publication of white papers, issue briefs, and policy
updates.
The Policy Analyst will be responsible for:
- Monitoring and providing updates and analysis of relevant policy issues at national, state, county, and city levels
- Conducting both primary and secondary research and analysis in support of coalition activities and programmatic objectives
- Researching and preparing at least one issue brief or Health Impact Assessment annually as
well as white papers on the impact of proposed policies on racial and
ethnic health disparities
- Serving as liaison and/or representative between CHC and a
variety of local, state, and national policy officials, committees, and
workgroups
- Contributing to CHC’s monthly newsletter and other publications
- Coordinating and performing relevant stakeholder trainings.
Qualifications: a
Master’s degree in public policy, public health, urban planning or
related field; a minimum of two years policy or research experience;
knowledge of the legislative process, chronic disease disparities, and
key health policy issues.
The position requires strong verbal
and written skills, coalition experience, and good presentation skills.
The successful candidate must have a strong work ethic and be able to
communicate effectively with all sectors/levels of diverse communities.
Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, function both
independently and in a team. Salary DOE.
Director of Research & Evaluation (posted 12/03/2012)
The Director of Research and Evaluation is responsible for the development, design and implementation of agency wide research and evaluation activities. The position manages the internal information system, collection, and warehousing of a wide range of data, ensuring its ready access for agency personnel in the performance of their duties.
- Designing and developing an agency-wide evaluation plan
- Continuing to develop, maintain, and train staff in the effective use of CHC’s management information system and corresponding policy and procedure manual
- Developing and producing programmatic reports using the internal information system and other evaluation tools
- Assisting Policy Directors in the preparation and submission of contract/grant reports and proposals
- Coordinating and assisting in the development of project specific evaluation and assessment strategies and tools
- Monitoring the quality of data generated in the course of preparing reports for project management and evaluation
- Acting as liaison to and manages evaluation and and database consultant contracts against agreed upon deliverables and payments
- Data analysis (qualitative and quantitative).
Qualifications:
The Director of Research & Evaluation must hold a Master’s degree in a health-related field required or relevant experience and have a minimum of 3 years of research experience including familiarity with providing evaluation in public health or a related field and basic statistical procedures. S/he must be able to interact with diverse communities, government; possess excellent oral and written communication skills; and be highly organized. Should be fluent in the use of Microsoft Excel and Access and competent in the use of GIS and statistical programs. Ability to work in a multi-task environment required. Salary DOE.
