Community Relations Regional Director (Remote NC)

LOCATION: Remote – must live in or near Alamance, Granville, Franklin, or Vance County, NC. The person in this role must maintain residency in North Carolina or within 40 miles of the North Carolina border. Must have ability to travel to Vaya Partners offices as needed . GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB This position develops and maintains collaboration among local agencies, community stakeholders, advocacy groups and political units, such as County Managers and Boards of Commissioners. The position serves as a collaborative partner in identifying system barriers, developing solutions, and leading related efforts in the assigned communities. This position works with other Vaya departments to address identified needs within the region. Note: This position requires access to and use of confidential healthcare information or protected health information (PHI) as described in laws addressing patient confidentiality, including, but not limited to, the federal HIPAA law, the Confidentiality of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Patient Records law, 42 CFR Part 2, and various state laws. As such, the individual filling this position shall be required to be trained regarding such laws and shall be required to observe those laws in his/her capacity as an employee of Vaya Health . The individual filling this position shall also sign a confidentiality statement as an employee of Vaya Health . ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Community Relations: Represents Vaya and fulfills the MCO’s role in meeting community stakeholder needs by serving on related community boards and agency committees. Examples include, but are not limited to, regular meetings with Health Department, DSS, school system, DJJ, law enforcement leadership personnel, County Managers, County Boards of Commissioners, and other designated Vaya stakeholder groups or individuals. Responds to inquiries and concerns from agencies and stakeholders by resolving the issues or identifying other Vaya departments to assist. Educates and informs comm