Director of Community Health in Greensburg, Indiana at Decatur Shelby County YMCA

Basic Functions and Scope of Responsibility

The Community Health Director leads the Decatur Shelby County YMCA's community-integrated health initiatives, with primary responsibility for the development, implementation, evaluation, and growth of the Prescribe the Y program. This position oversees program design, staff leadership, healthcare partnerships, referral pathways, and program outcomes to improve the health and well-being of individuals living with or at risk of chronic disease. Working collaboratively with YMCA leadership, healthcare providers, and statewide partners, the Director ensures high-quality, evidence-informed programming, consistent program fidelity, and long-term sustainability.

Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Prescribe the Y and related chronic disease prevention and management initiatives.Develop standardized program protocols, participant assessments, intervention plans, and workflows to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across YMCA locations.Recruit, supervise, train, and evaluate Prescribe the Y program staff, including community health workers, personal trainers, and other assigned personnel.Build and maintain strategic partnerships with healthcare providers, hospitals, health systems, public health agencies, and community organizations.Establish and manage formal partnership agreements, secure referral pathways, and communication processes with healthcare providers to support participant enrollment, care coordination, and follow-up.Oversee health information technology, participant data collection, outcomes reporting, and program evaluation, ensuring data privacy and security.Monitor program fidelity, participant engagement, retention, completion, and health outcomes to assess effectiveness and guide continuous improvement.Collaborate with Directors of Wellness and branch leadership to coordinate program delivery, facility usage, equipment, and participant transition into ongoing YMCA wellness opportunities.Oversee grant deliverables, reporting, and program budgets in collaboration with finance and executive leadership.Represent the YMCA in community health initiatives, strengthen healthcare partnerships, and advocate for the role of community-based organizations in improving population health.Identify opportunities for long-term sustainability through healthcare partnerships, grants, service agreements, and potential reimbursement models.Collaborate with statewide YMCA partners to align program standards, share best practices, and demonstrate collective impact.Support association-wide initiatives and assume other duties as assigned.