Assistant Manager, Substance Use Prevention Program

Harris County • Houston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

About Harris County Public Health Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant. This is a grant-funded position. Our Values: HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the department's cornerstone values guiding our work to improve community's health and well-being. Transparency - We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them. Integrity - Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission. Respect - We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction. Impact - We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve. Collaboration - We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals. Position Overview The Substance Use Prevention (SUP) Assistant Manager oversees the day-to-day operations, administration, and implementation of the Substance Use Prevention Program under the direction of the SUP Program Manager. This position provides direct supervision of program staff, manages daily operations, supports grant implementation, fiscal and contract administration, and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and Harris County Public Health (HCPH) policies and procedures.The Assistant Manager collaborates with internal departments, community partners, healthcare organizations, public safety agencies, and other stakeholders to support evidence-based substance use prevention initiatives funded through the CDC Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) cooperative agreement and other funding sources. In the absence of the Program Manager, the Assistant Manager assumes responsibility for the program's day-to-day operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Health Education, Social Work, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in public health, healthcare, behavioral health, substance use prevention, or the management of grant-funded programs.
• At least two (2) years of supervisory or team leadership experience, including personnel management, staff development, performance management, and budget or grant administration.
• Experience managing or supporting federally or state-funded public health programs and collaborating with community partners.
• Valid Texas Driver License upon hire.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• Ability to maintain high ethical standards while working with clients & stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Substance addiction and mental health in underserved communities.
• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
• Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
• Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
• Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.
• Public Health Science Skills: This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct oversight and direction to SUP program staff as it relates to assessment, planning, development, and implementation of the Substance Use Prevention operations.
• Directly covers all program operations in the absence of the SUP Program Manager.
• Directly work with the SUP Program Manager, department leadership, and external partners to design and deploy impactful approaches and framework that meet or exceed client and program requirements.
• Ensures compliance with guidelines as written in HCPH policies, procedures, program objectives and plans for the immediate community, including cost/inventory control.
• Monitors the progress of the programs' grant budget, metrics & goals, and notifies program leadership of progress towards achieving those goals on a regular basis.
• Assures proper program personnel development and direction, including activities related to recruitment, selection, training, professional development, effective communication, evaluation, and discipline within SUP.
• Participates in programmatic reporting, budget preparation and management of grant funds.
• Collaborates with partners (internal and external) to meet program deliverables.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level