Posting: National Kidney Foundation of Michigan - Family Support Coordinator
April 12, 2019
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION | The mission of the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) is to prevent kidney disease and improve the quality of life for those living with it. All of our programs are focused on this mission. The two leading causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetes and hypertension, account for 70% of all Michigan kidney failure cases. If signs and symptoms remain undiagnosed/untreated, an estimated twothirds of individuals with diabetes and hypertension will develop CKD, which can progress to kidney failure. Overweight/obesity and lack of physical activity are two of the leading causes of diabetes and hypertension among children and adults. Kidney failure can be prevented or delayed, in large part, through early identification, medication adherence, and lifestyle changes such as increased physical activity and healthy eating. Not everyone goes to their doctor on a regular basis. Unsurprisingly, silent diseases are often undiagnosed for many years. Community- based programs and health care systems change programs, focusing on those at risk, are essential to prevention of CKD. The NKFM is the largest affiliate in the country and delivers more programs and services to more people with chronic kidney disease than any other NKF affiliate or organization in the country. Last year, the programs described below directly served more than 80,000 individuals. The strength of the NKFM is a diverse funding base which includes special events, federal, state and private dollars, and individual contributions. The NKFM has received numerous national awards for its outstanding programs and services and has received the coveted four star rating from Charity Navigator for the past 9 years, an accomplishment that only 1% of charities nationally can tout. |
DESCRIPTION | Under general supervision, a Family Support Coordinator will enhance the quality of participant management and maximize satisfaction. The Family Support Coordinator conducts comprehensive and coordinated case management for families with young children (0-5). This includes developing and maintaining partnerships with key organizations, providing leadership, in conjunction with the supervisor, in the implementation of programs that are a focus of grants/contracts and of the NKFM strategic plan specific to prevention of CKD and its precursor's; obesity, diabetes and hypertension. The coordinator will work with community partners to recruit and enroll new participants for NKFM programs. The specialist will be accountable for the recruitment of and ongoing support and engagement of families with young children to engage in a family support intervention. The Family Support Coordinator duties include assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating actions required to meet the families health and human service's needs through the use of motivational interviewing while using a standardize assessment tool. Will receive administrative and other assignments from the supervisor from time to time. Major Job Duties and Responsibilities
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS | Education and Experience
Working Conditions
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LOCATION | National Kidney Foundation of Michigan - Detroit |
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME | Full-Time |
REQ NUMBER | PRO-19-00011 |
SHIFT | Days |
EOE STATEMENT | We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. |
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. |