Co-Propel Coordinator

Co-Propel Coordinator Location: Augusta, Maine (Hybrid)Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Occasional evenings and weekends as neededWork Arrangement: Up to 3 days remote / 2 days onsite weekly The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Co-Propel Coordinator to lead and support statewide newborn screening system improvement efforts through the Cooperative Newborn Screening Systems Priorities Program (Co-Propel). In this highly collaborative role, you will coordinate initiatives that improve newborn screening, follow-up services, health data integration, and equitable access to care for infants diagnosed with or at risk for heritable conditions. Working with healthcare providers, public health leaders, families, and community partners, you will help strengthen systems that directly impact the health and development of Maine's children. If you are passionate about public health, healthcare systems improvement, maternal and child health, and advancing health equity, we encourage you to apply. Position Summary The Co-Propel Coordinator will lead the implementation of projects designed to improve the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of Maine's Newborn Screening (NBS) system. This position serves as a key liaison across public health, clinical, and community organizations to improve coordination of care, enhance data systems, support quality improvement initiatives, and strengthen long-term outcomes for infants and families. Key priorities include: Improving specimen collection and result reporting timelines Enhancing short- and long-term follow-up processes Strengthening healthcare data interoperability and reporting Supporting implementation of newly added Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP) conditions Reducing disparities in care and improving health equity Expanding access to diagnostic, treatment, and care coordination services Increasing family engagement and stakeholder collaboration Key Responsibilities Program & Project Management Coordinate day-to-day implementation of Co-Propel grant activities Develop and manage project work plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables Monitor progress toward program goals and federal requirements Support collaboration across Maternal and Child Health (MCH), Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN), and other DHHS programs Quality Improvement & Performance Monitoring Lead continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives across the newborn screening system Analyze performance metrics and identify trends, gaps, and disparities Implement and support Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles Develop recommendations to improve screening timeliness and follow-up outcomes Data Systems & Interoperability Collaborate with IT, informatics, and healthcare partners to enhance data exchange and reporting Support interoperability initiatives between public health and clinical systems Assist with implementation of data standards, including HL7 Coordinate required state and national data submissions Follow-Up & Care Coordination Strengthen short- and long-term follow-up processes for infants identified through newborn screening Work with specialty providers, primary care teams, and care coordinators to reduce loss to follow-up Support development of outcome measurement and long-term tracking systems Health Equity & Family Engagement Integrate health equity principles throughout project planning and implementation Identify and address barriers impacting underserved populations Engage families and individuals with lived experience through advisory groups and outreach efforts Promote culturally and linguistically responsive communication and services Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain partnerships with hospitals, laboratories, specialty clinics, public health organizations, and community-based partners Support the Newborn Screening Joint Advisory Committee (JAC) Participate in state, regional, and national newborn screening initiatives and wo…