Community Health Services Team Lead (INTERNAL POSTING)

Bear River Health Department • North Logan, UT

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About The Position

The Community Health Services Team Lead serves as the Team Lead in Community Health Services. The role leads staff in demonstrating the Department’s vision, mission, and values; coaches and mentors program staff; and ensures Department strategic goals are incorporated into program plans and day-to-day work. The Team Lead is the tertiary contact for the Community Health Services team and oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of annual program action plans and long-range plans.

The position supervises Community Health Services staff, including approving and signing timesheets, approving leave and training requests, and ensuring Department policies are followed. It also involves conducting monthly one-on-one staff meetings, bi-annual assessments, and merit requests; attending quarterly leadership training; and recruiting, hiring, and training new staff. Successful applicants who currently work in Community Health Services will retain most of their existing program duties, with time allocations adjusted for leadership responsibilities. Limited remote work may be available with Service Area Lead approval. Wage is negotiable based on years of direct experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Health Science, Public Health, Community Health, or a closely related field.
• CHES eligible.
• Knowledge of public health education models, behavior change theories, and primary prevention techniques.
• Knowledge of health education methods and preventative health practices.
• Knowledge of community analysis and survey techniques, needs assessment, and principles of community organization.
• Knowledge of educational tools and media use for information dissemination.
• Knowledge of risk/protective factor models.
• Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health.
• Ability to lead discussions and teach large or small groups.
• Computer skills, including Google Workspace, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing, internet, and email.
• Written, verbal, and public communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professional standards while enforcing public health laws.
• Ability to mobilize community partnerships and establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other agencies, and community leaders.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work well in team situations, meet deadlines, and provide positive customer service.
• Ability to use computers proficiently.
• Ability to write technical reports, develop curriculum, and make effective presentations.
• Ability to be an active team member.
• Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff to ensure they demonstrate the Department’s vision, mission, and values.
• Coach and mentor program staff.
• Ensure Department strategic goals are implemented in program plans and day-to-day work.
• Serve as the tertiary contact for the Community Health Services team.
• Create and monitor the planning, implementation, and evaluation of annual program action plans and long-range plans.
• Supervise Community Health Services staff, including approving and signing timesheets, approving leave and training requests, and ensuring Department policy is followed.
• Conduct monthly staff one-on-one meetings, bi-annual assessments, and merit requests.
• Attend quarterly leadership training.
• Recruit, hire, and train new staff.

What This Job Offers

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