Position is remote but open to residents of the State of Ohio only. Must reside in Ohio as of start date.

As a socially responsible health care employer and provider, we require our associates to show proof of annual influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations unless approved exemption is provided. Additional information will be provided by HR upon hire.

SUMMARY

The Senior Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Manager (Senior DEI-BM) supports PPGOH in the development and oversight of its diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives in collaboration with the Chief People, Equity, and Learning Officer. The Senior DEI-BM oversees PPGOH's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging and Learning goals and develops a comprehensive health equity framework that aligns with organizational goals. This position will facilitate use of new systems, technology, curriculum, and work across teams to advance DEI-B initiatives and integrate health equity into program design, implementation, and evaluation. The DEI-BM conducts an implementation strategy to prepare employees, volunteers, and other stakeholders to advocate for health equity initiatives at all levels of decision-making.

The Senior DEI-BM works with members of the People, Culture, & Equity (PCE) department to ensure that associates comply with policies and procedures that support the overall PPGOH workplace value of "we respect and honor all people." The Senior DEI-BM supports community engagement initiatives and forges meaningful partnerships with key stakeholders and community organizations focused on health equity to advance DEI-B initiatives.

CULTURAL AWARENESS

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Manager (DEI-BM) shares the PPGOH vision of creating a world where sexual and reproductive rights are basic human rights, where access to health care does not depend upon who you are, and where every person has the opportunity to choose their own path to a healthy and meaningful life through our "In This Together" ethos. All employees are required to demonstrate the importance of the ethical and cultural awareness commitment of Planned Parenthood by:

• Demonstrating empathy; recognizing inherent worth, and treating individuals with respect
• Protecting confidentiality.
• Appreciating the Planned Parenthood culture and its function in human behavior and recognizing cultural strengths.
• Aiming to comprehend the diverse cultures of our Associates and appreciate the importance of diversity, thereby ensuring the delivery of competent services.
• Valuing everyone equally and striving for the highest standard of health for all, regardless of background or identity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Collaborates with senior leadership to integrate health equity principles into the overall DEI-B strategy and contributes to the overall effectiveness of the agency by monitoring the adherence to established DEI-B policies and practices.
• Manages DEI-B accreditation processes, provides updates, insights, action plans and coordinates/collaborates with CPELO and necessary stakeholders for success.
• Applies an equity and trauma informed lens to all goals and benchmarks of the Affiliate.
• Oversees engagement work that supports equity, belonging and advocacy work within PPGOH and its external stakeholders. By advocating for underrepresented groups, this position promotes equal opportunities and aims to amplify marginalized voices.
• Supports the Associate Engagement Committee to ensure diverse representation at all levels of the organization. This includes hiring practices, leadership roles, and decision-making bodies.
• Provides substantial high-level support to the CPELO in the integration of DEI-B lens through PCE activities.
• Develops work plans for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging PPGOH activities and accreditation requirements and ensures programs reach underserved populations effectively.
• Manages the calendar of all DEI-B related trainings, conferences, meetings, and engagement opportunities, while coordinating with MarCom's editorial calendar and the training calendar.
• Creates opportunities for Associates across functions to meaningfully engage in DEI initiatives through committees, consulting partnerships, training, and other work.
• Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of a new comprehensive DEI-B Training in collaboration with the Organization Development team. This education helps them understand diverse patient backgrounds, beliefs, and practices.
• Provides DEI-B expertise in associate relations and patient experience efforts, in partnership with PPGOH leadership, to address social determinants of health and work toward equitable access to resources and services.
• Serves as the PCE team's project management lead on DEI-related collaborative opportunities and special projects to improve cultural competence, which leads to better patient-provider interactions, reduced bias, and more effective care delivery.
• Provides leadership by training, teaching, coaching, and collaborating with consultants, associates, and other stakeholders to identify and address health disparities.
• Promotes an organizational culture that embraces the affiliate's workplace values of respect, caring, support, effective communication, teamwork, collaboration, accountability and responsibility; and works with staff to create and maintain a workplace environment reflective of these values.
• Supports the growing needs of the organization in the DEI-B space by leading the creation of internal processes and tracking systems that drive critical work forward.
• Spearheads ADA compliance initiatives, leading our efforts to create an accessible, inclusive work environment that meets the needs of all Associates, including those with disabilities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A strategic lens to co-create and implement programming.
• Experience in trauma informed care, social work, or community organizing.
• Commitment to learning and growing a keen understanding of equity and anti-racism frameworks.
• Mediation and de-escalation skills.
• Highly detail oriented and comfortable taking on a wide range of activities, including engagement with staff across departments and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable training, facilitating, and offering technical assistance.
• Experience working with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance initiatives.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in public policy, public health, advocacy, organizational development, or nonprofit service
• Experience working with diverse and intersectional communities and a deep commitment to social and racial justice.
• Experience creating and supporting Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) focused on health equity and related topics.
• Experience in training, consulting, and facilitation across cultural and generational barriers

PROMISE TO OUR ASSOCIATES

Planned Parenthood has served Ohioans with safe, accessible, and affordable health care for 100 years and welcomed more than 100,000 patient visits to our health centers in 2020. Every day, we fight to provide this care to everyone, no matter their income level, insurance status, zip code, color, creed, or country of origin.

As a mission-driven health care provider, Planned Parenthood is dedicated to ending health disparities and achieving health equity among all races. We work on all levels through our health centers, educational programming, and public policy to make the greatest impact on the communities we serve.

In order to become the leading organization for high quality reproductive health care, we continuously strive to create a supportive work environment that results in a positive experience for patients and associates alike. We find this support in our In This Together workplace values and service standards that bring associates together and foster an inclusive culture.

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio (PPGOH) is an equal opportunity employer. We care for our business by ensuring that all of our decisions regarding the employment relationship, including the terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are in accordance with our principles of equal opportunity.

As a matter of PPGOH policy we affirm that we respect and honor all people and we will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

In addition to the above commitments, PPGOH seeks to have employees that reflect the broad diversity of those that we serve and we encourage all who are ready to be In This Together to apply.

This is not necessarily and exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.