Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Director

Company: The Carle Foundation
Location: Champaign
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Position Summary:
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director will be responsible for the coordination of diversity, equity and inclusion programs for all entities within Carle Health. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director will use quantitative and qualitative data and serve as a strategic partner to guide, develop, and lead DEI projects and alignment in key organizational initiatives. The selected individual will support cultural change positively affecting the workforce, the delivery of patient care, services to our health plan members, and to the communities we serve. Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Sociology, or related field

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
None specified

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of ten (10) years professional experience in a business setting; 5-7 of those years in healthcare. Must have experience in diversity and inclusion affairs, analyzing data and developing recommendations, developing recruitment and/or community outreach plans, and policy and program development. Minimum 3-5 years leadership experience required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to work independently, possess strong critical thinking and analytical abilities, excellent communication and follow up skills, be organized and able to manage multiple priorities. The selected individual must be adept in facilitating difficult discussions, have strong networking and relationship management skills and be able to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams. Project management skills desirable.
Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement the structure and goals for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion department. Provides leadership to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion department.
• Serve as chair-elect and subsequent chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Steering Committee.
• Accountable for providing organizational updates on the progress of diversity, equity and inclusion strategies.
• Partner with Human Resources to interpret, develop, and monitor strategies and opportunities from the affirmative action plans.
• Work in collaboration with other key stakeholders to review data and advance initiatives supporting culturally competent care and inclusive practices.--
• Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices affecting healthcare. Network with other healthcare organizations on DEI topics and programs.
• Research innovative practice, creates and present actionable recommendations to leadership based upon insights of relevant industry and environmental factors.
• Development and facilitation of workforce, leadership, and physician/provider training and awareness on diversity, equity, inclusion and health disparities.
• Represents Carle Health in our Community DEI efforts and collaborates with other community leaders to advance DEI goals.
• Evaluate key HR data to assess impact to minority populations including assessing the application of discipline, promotions, leave of absences, turnover, performance, engagement, participation in leadership programs, etc. Make recommendations and support efforts to address any unfavorable trends. Accountable for measuring effectiveness and driving desired outcomes aligned with departmental and organizational initiatives.--
• Identify new opportunities to initiate and cultivate relationships with external organization that reflect potential sources of emerging and diverse talent. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health current # COVID19 inpatient population and test processing data as of Feb. 21, 2021.
  
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