Coordinator Special Programs Health Services IV Supervisor

State of Maryland•Washington County, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator Special Programs Health Services IV Supervisor manages programs and initiatives for the Division of Community Health Outreach Prevention & Promotion (CHOPP) at the Washington County Health Department. Program areas include chronic disease prevention and control, bicycle safety, nutrition education, car seat safety, teen sexual health, and related topics. The position directs and coordinates county-wide human services and related activities to improve residents’ health. This includes mobilizing groups and organizations to influence social, clinical, and physical environments; providing direct services; solving community-level problems; and addressing relevant risk and protective factors using current research. Preparing grant proposals and closely monitoring program budgets are integral parts of the role.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Three years of professional experience assisting in the coordination of health-related programs or referring people to governmental and private resources.
Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute qualifying U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Civil Affairs Specialist specialty codes in a health-related field on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Nice To Haves

Experience writing grants and securing federal, state, and local funding.
A degree in public health or related sciences.
Experience or knowledge implementing evidence-based programs.
Experience as a supervisor.

Responsibilities

Manage CHOPP programs and initiatives, including chronic disease prevention and control, bicycle safety, nutrition education, car seat safety, and teen sexual health.
Direct and coordinate county-wide human services and related activities to improve the health of county residents.
Mobilize groups and organizations to change social, clinical, and physical environments, including policies, legislation, enforcement, norms, public understanding, and community practices.
Provide appropriate direct services and address community-level problems, risk factors, and protective factors using sound and current research.
Prepare grant proposals and closely monitor program budgets.