Regional Health Program Coordinator – South Central

JOB SUMMARY

The Regional Health Program Coordinator is responsible for implementing Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) Inclusive Health initiatives throughout an assigned geographic region (South Central Kansas:
Stafford, Reno, Harvey, Chase, Lyon, Kiowa, Pratt, Kingman, Sedgwick, Butler, Comanche, Barber, Harper, Sumner, Cowley counties). This position develops collaborative partnerships with healthcare providers, schools, community organizations, volunteers, and families to expand access to quality health programming for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Through effective relationship management, program coordination, community engagement, and operational excellence, the Regional Health Program Coordinator advances SOKS' mission by improving health outcomes, increasing volunteer engagement, and supporting successful program implementation across the assigned region.

• Serve as the primary Inclusive Health representative within the assigned region.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare providers, educational institutions, community organizations, public agencies, volunteers, and other community partners.
• Represent SOKS at meetings, events, and outreach opportunities to increase community awareness and support.
• Identify opportunities to expand partnerships that strengthen Inclusive Health initiatives.

• Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate Inclusive Health programming throughout the assigned region.
• Coordinate Healthy Athletes, Young Athletes, Junior Athletes, Health Messenger, Preventative Health Education, and other Inclusive Health initiatives.
• Monitor program implementation and recommend improvements that increase participation and program effectiveness.
• Support achievement of regional program goals and grant objectives.

• Coordinate Healthy Athletes screenings and related health initiatives throughout the assigned region.
• Manage event logistics, volunteer coordination, equipment, supplies, and clinical partnerships.
• Support referral coordination activities to improve access to follow-up healthcare services.
• Promote positive athlete experiences while increasing health screenings and referral completion.

• Expand participation in youth and community-based health programming through schools, early childhood organizations, and community partners.
• Coordinate program implementation, participant enrollment, training, and community outreach activities.
• Collaborate with Unified Champion Schools and community organizations to increase inclusive programming opportunities.

• Recruit, engage, and retain volunteers, Clinical Directors, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
• Coordinate volunteer participation for health programming and regional events.
• Maintain positive relationships that support long-term volunteer engagement.

• Partner with healthcare organizations to expand provider education and Inclusive Health awareness.
• Coordinate healthcare training opportunities and community outreach activities.
• Support efforts that increase provider participation and strengthen healthcare partnerships.

• Maintain accurate program documentation, activity records, and performance data.
• Monitor progress toward program goals and grant requirements.
• Collaborate with the Data & Evaluation Coordinator to ensure accurate reporting and continuous improvement.

• Partner with internal departments, Regional Coordinators, volunteers, healthcare providers, schools, and community organizations to ensure successful program delivery.
• Share best practices and contribute to statewide planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Healthcare Management, Nonprofit Management, Human Services, Social Work, Education, Public…