Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

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POSITION PURPOSE

The Director Government and Community Relations develops, implements, manages, adjusts, and reports on the advocacy and community relations plan for the assigned region. The Plan includes local, state and federal priorities, Regional Health Ministry (RHM) leader engagement, reputation management, and lobbyist coordination. Works closely with RHM CEO, ministry Presidents, regional leadership team, board members, and Trinity Health System Office to develop regulatory and legislative positions, advance policy priorities, build effective relationships, advance reputation, manage community relations program, collaborate with community groups, engage in education, inspire engagement and facilitate effective grassroots advocacy. Works with RHM and Trinity Health leaders to develop and implement government reimbursement strategies. Becomes a trusted policy resource for federal, state, and local leaders. Works with RHM CEO and regional leadership team to build the regional Trinity Health brand with policymakers, community leaders and other influencers. Identifies and presents best practices with Trinity Health System Office and Advocacy Leaders in other Trinity Health regions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Knows, understands, incorporates and demonstrates the mission, vision and values of Trinity Health in behaviors, practices and decisions.

Works with RHM CEO, regional leaders, System Office Advocacy, board members, and Advocacy Liaisons to develop a biennial, regional advocacy strategic plan. The strategy includes efforts to increase the overall visibility and influence of RHM as well as tactics for advancing legislative and regulatory priorities at local, state and federal level.

Accountable for driving public policy change that will further RHM\'s priority strategic aims.

Routinely reports progress to RHM CEO, board members, regional leaders and Trinity Health System Office Advocacy.

Develops and maintains relationships with local, state and federal elected leaders and supports ministry leaders with their relationships. Manages professional multi-client lobby firm(s) to accomplish advocacy goals.

Accountable for analysis of select state and local legislative and regulatory proposals for their likely impact on RHM Health and recommends positions to be taken based on the organization\xe2\x80\x99s mission, vision, values, and strategic directions.

Develops engagement plans and customizes templates for RHM CEO, board members, and other regional leaders.

Accountable for coalition building, and leading collaborations.

Provides thought leadership to state hospital associations and other relevant associations, and coordinates engagement strategies including participation in annual lobby days and placing representatives in governance roles.

Accountable for digital advocacy participation goals and collaborates with Trinity Health System Office and RHM Marketing / Communications to achieve.

Develops, directs, and manages a community relations program that builds relationships and maintains communication with key business, community, and civic opinion leaders in the City of Columbus and Mount Carmel\xe2\x80\x99s suburban communities to foster these stakeholders\xe2\x80\x99 trust, goodwill, and active engagement in support of Mount Carmel\xe2\x80\x99s Mission and strategic initiatives.

Enhances Mount Carmel\xe2\x80\x99s visibility and reputation as an active, civic-minded employer/organization in the community.

Advocates for public policy at the local, state, and federal levels that supports Mount Carmel\xe2\x80\x99s Mission, strategic initiatives, and those served by Mount Carmel.

Builds relationships and maintains communication with key government/elected officials and their staffs as well as other outside organizations which may impact public policy.

Collaborates with the Mount Carmel Marketing team to develop and implement marketing plans and promotional materials as appropriate \xe2\x80\x93 including, but not limited to newsletters, articles, brochures, fact sheets, and correspondence.

Supports Mount Carmel\xe2\x80\x99s reputation by advising senior leadership on issues that have the potential to damage Mount Carmel\xe2\x80\x99s reputation; and directing and managing attempts to mitigate the impact of negative news media stories on Mount Carmel\xe2\x80\x99s reputation.

Works collaboratively with Trinity Health System Office and Regional Advocacy Leaders in other Trinity Health states to identify, share and further best practices.

Has A2 reporting relationship to RHM CEO.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health\xe2\x80\x99s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

As a Trinity Health representative, the incumbent is expected to demonstrate leadership traits which support our Mission Statement and Core Values as identified below:

Mission Statement: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Core Values:

• Reverence: We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.

• Commitment to those experiencing poverty: We stand with and serve those who are experiencing poverty, especially those most vulnerable.

• Safety We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

• Justice: We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.

• Stewardship: We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.

• Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Thorough and in-depth knowledge and understanding of developing and managing advocacy initiatives and state legislative and administrative processes (preferably in the state of Ohio) as normally obtained through a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in public policy, healthcare, law, or related field, along with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant and progressive experience in state or federal advocacy with a health care organization, or in legislative, regulatory, or political activities. Graduate degree preferred.

Strong personal presence; ability to educate others on broader issues, motivate others to act through strong written and communications skills, and networking skills to influence targeted constituencies.

Project management skills required to: implement advocacy plan, coordinate advocacy efforts, build coalitions, coordinate with hospital associations, and facilitate relationships with ministry leaders and policymakers.

Critical thinking skills.

Knowledge of the Catholic Church\xe2\x80\x99s teachings on social justice and healthcare.

Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Trinity Health.

Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities and be able to prioritize and balance the requirements of working with the Ministry Organizations.

Must be able to travel to all Trinity Health sites in Ohio, State Capitol, and some travel to Washington, D.C.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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