Director, Diversity

Who We AreJPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital -home to Tarrant County's first and only Level I Trauma Center, only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance

outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.

2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.

3. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.

To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org, www.jpshealthnet.org/careers, or www.teamacclaim.org.

Job Title:

Director, Diversity

Requisition Number:

req19816

Employment Type:

Full Time

Division:

HR ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT

Compensation Type:

Salaried

Job Category:

Hours Worked:

Location:

JPOC 1350

Shift Worked:

Day

Job Description:

Job Summary: Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, the Director Diversity serves as the organizational resource for all diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging related matters, at all levels, for JPS Health Network. This position has the responsibility for guiding efforts to conceptualize, define, assess, nurture, and cultivate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). The Director Diversity establishes and implements strategies meant to encourage an inclusive, safe, and diverse workforce.

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

1. Provides strategic, integrated program direction and consultation to senior leadership on organizational issues regarding DEIB. 2. Researches, recommends, and helps execute creative strategies to foster JPS's DEIB goals that support the DEIB strategy, address business needs and drive business results. 3. Act as a change agent to execute DEIB initiatives and programs through strong relationships and partnerships across the company. 4. Incorporates DEIB activities and philosophy throughout the employee life-cycle, infusing DEIB into key HR functions including talent acquisition, talent management, learning and development, performance management, succession, employee engagement and retention, talent practices and policies, pay practices, and benefits.

5. Directs the daily activities of the organization's DEIB Program and leads in the development and implementation of strategic plans, policies, proposals, programs, and operating procedures. 6. Provides oversight and guidance to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) through effective leadership, programming, and governance 7. Helps manage enterprise-wide DEI events through partnerships with ERGs, the business, marketing, and others. 8. Benchmarks and researches DEI best practices and metrics to monitor and evaluate DEI progress. 9. Develops and promotes Health Equity strategy and goals, ensuring equitable and inclusive organizational goals, diverse representation, community engagement, and culturally appropriate patient care. 10. Assess successes and opportunities through a regular cadence of meetings and reporting with key stakeholders and the Head of HR. 11. Works collaboratively with HR, marketing, and other colleagues to promote the DEIB brand to the community, customers, industry partners, and educational entities.

12. Reviews organizational policies and procedures for potential adverse impacts and suggests revisions that are meant to encourage inclusion and promote DEIB.

13. Serves as a liaison between the JPS Network and community organizations, business leaders, and agency leaders. Creates connections and partnerships between external entities and JPS resources.

14. Collaborates with Leadership Team and Physician Leaders to provide information, tools, resources, and expertise to address issues of health disproportionality and disparity.

15. Oversees the development and implementation of educational programs, training, and resources related to DEIB and offers support and knowledge.

16. Collaborates with and advises members of the executive team on issues and strategies related to DEIB.

17. Develops metrics for measuring the effectiveness of the corporate DEIB initiative implemented and prepares annual reports to senior management on organizational progress.

18. Keeps current on DEIB programs and developments by maintaining contact with others in the field (e.g., professional association and educational groups, and professional development efforts.)

19. Stays abreast of changes in regulatory and market conditions that may impact the organization's DEIB programs.

20. Leads and directs the work of other team members and has the responsibility for personnel actions including hiring and performance management.

21. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

22. Must be able to complete all job duties and functions of the role with or without assistive/adaptive devices, and/or reasonable accommodations.

23. Work is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 8 plus years of diversity and inclusion leadership experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of DEIB best practices and cultural competence.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.)
• Skill in communicating effectively with all levels of employees.
• Persuasive communication skills and ability to influence others.
• Ability to be able to meet and deal effectively with people.
• Ability to be alert and able to concentrate on many different items.
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with physicians, leaders, and other hospital staff.
• Ability to work productively under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism in working with sensitive and personal information.
• Ability to build consensus, and formulate and implement organizational change is essential.
• Ability to develop and mentor others.
• Ability to drive strategic direction.
• Ability to use/analyze data and metrics to drive outcomes.

Location Address:

1350 S. Main Street

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

United States