Policy Coordinator- Atlanta

·        Intermediate-level experience coordinating and managing virtual platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Webex, or Zoom.

·        Proficient keyboarding skills, including the ability to touch-type at conversational speed.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

·        Education: A graduate degree in public administration, health-care administration, or another human-services related field.

·        Communication and Organization: Experience communicating effectively, managing policy review meetings, developing meeting minutes, preparing documentation, and following up with Subject Matter Experts.

·        Subject Matter Expert Support: Experience building productive relationships with a variety of subject matter experts, bringing the group to consensus, clarifying and summarizing the ideas and skillfully converting them into formal policy language.

·        Attention to Detail: Ability to attend to detail at every level of the policy development process, including spelling, grammar, meeting management, action point identification, minute-taking, and progress tracking.

·        Project Management: Organizational skills conducive to planning and completing tasks on schedule and maintaining momentum on multiple assignments.

·        Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify the impact of proposed policy ideas as it relates to the whole process or closely related services or functions within DBHDD enterprise.

·        Communication: Ability to communicate persuasively and concisely, orally, and in writing, with a broad range of professionals, and develop and maintain collaborative and supportive team relationships.  

·        Independent Worker: Ability to work independently, set and achieve realistic goals, and solve problems.

·        Adaptability: Ability to engage in different topics, meet collaborators at their level, and respond to changing priorities.

·        Writing: Skill in drafting and editing policies and presenting that work.

Join Our Team

We are inspired by the dedication and passion of our team members and take seriously our responsibility to ensure everyone feels supported, prepared, and encouraged to contribute to our mission and vision.  A happy and supported team is essential for delivering high-quality care; and, by fostering a supportive environment with work-life balance, we empower our team members to bring their best selves to serve those in need.

This is a full-time position based out of our Central Office located in Atlanta, Georgia.  This position is hybrid and does not require residency in Atlanta; however, candidates must be able to travel regularly within the state of Georgia and to Central Office as needed.

We strive for a balance between client needs and staff well-being, and while we offer schedule options, flexibility is crucial to meet the responsibilities of the Office of Policy Management. 

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DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer that promotes diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status regarding public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.