Health Department Administrator

Community Counseling Solutions•John Day, OR

1d•$90,700 - $137,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Community Counseling Solutions (CCS) is seeking a Health Department Administrator to lead public health services in Eastern Oregon. This role operates within a team-based Servant Leadership environment, offering a blend of rural community living with access to year-round recreation and city amenities. The mission of CCS is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve community well-being, and this position is crucial to that vision.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree.
Public health work experience and education that demonstrates competencies in the foundational programs as defined by ORS 431.141 and foundational capabilities as defined by ORS 431.131.
Thorough knowledge of public health and the professional practices of a public health department including laws and regulations governing public health.
Ability to plan and organize work.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal tactfully and patiently with the public.
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with the medical community, physicians, related agencies and school officials.
Establish and maintain client records and associated medical reports.
Good typing skills.
Knowledge of basic office software programs and ability to effectively use such software.
Skill in the use of medical instruments/equipment and assessment tools and/or willingness to learn.
Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.
Ability to present and exchange information internally across teams and co-workers, and externally with customers and the public.
Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must hold personal auto insurance for privately owned vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes, travel between business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and training.
Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,000 or more in property damage and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS.

Nice To Haves

Employee, volunteer and contractor shall be checked on a monthly basis against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists, as well as other federal and state agency lists.

Responsibilities

Develop, plan and implement a variety of programs to provide public health services to the community.
Prepare annual departmental health plan outlining and describing program activities, staffing and associated expenditures.
Ensure that the overall operation of the health department is consistent with the agency mission, policies and goals.
Ensure that the agency is well thought of and highly respected.
Develop and sustain a working environment that encourages commitment to provide the highest quality of care/services, integrity and respect for peers, clients and citizens of Grant County.
Work with the Executive Director to plan agency goals and objectives regarding the delivery of services.
Ensure that the Executive Director has appropriate and accurate information for decision making processes.
Assist the Executive Director in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with county commissioners, child welfare, schools, and other community partners.
Maintain necessary records and prepare reports related to departmental programs and activities.
Provide Grant County Commissioners information concerning the activities of the local health department and submit an annual profit/loss document.
Act as the agent of the Oregon Health Authority in enforcing state public health laws and rules of the authority, including such sanitary inspection of hospitals and related institutions as may be requested by the authority.
Adopt and update as necessary a local public health modernization assessment.
Adopt, implement, monitor, evaluate and modify as necessary a local public health modernization plan that includes a plan for applying the foundational capabilities established under ORS 431.131 and implementing the foundational programs established under ORS 431.141 as required by ORS 431.417, and any other local public health program or activity that the local public health authority considers necessary to protect the public health and safety.
Coordinate with coordinated care organizations and Early Learning Hubs.
Impose civil penalties adopted under ORS 431.415 (1)(c) and enforce the ordinances and rules adopted under ORS 431.415 (1)(b).
Perform any other duty imposed on local public health authorities by law.
Ensure that all core duties under OAR 333-014-0550 are met/adhered to, including accepting reports of reportable disease, investigating outbreaks, issuing isolation and quarantine orders, reviewing immunization records, making immunizations available, enforcing the Indoor Clean Air Act, ensuring access to family planning and birth control services, and licensure of tourist accommodations, pools and spas, and restaurants.
Ensure that any required advisory committees are in place and operational.
Be accessible by phone for emergency purposes and provide reasonable support, documentation and follow up in a timely manner if needed.
Serve on various boards or committees in the community as it relates to community services.
Research funding sources for public health services.
Prepare grant proposals.
Ensure that the clinical team is apprised of current evidence-based practices, implement these practices as indicated, and ensure that the agency is meeting or exceeding the standards for good clinical outcomes.
Interview and hire employees.
Provide performance evaluations for employees, resolve conflict, follow personnel policies as indicated and provide positive leadership.
May be requested to participate in the hiring processes for other CCS personnel.
Lead, coordinate and effectively manage staff, sustaining a high level of collaboration and cooperation.
Provide clinical supervision to all clinical staff.
Oversee the activities of all contracted personnel, including professionalism, quality of care, quality of documentation and submission of required information.
Work with contracted providers to put together schedules and ensure that the service delivery is well coordinated.
Ensure that the quality of work is superior and completed in a professional manner.
Order supplies and necessary materials for departmental programs.
Ensure that programs meet or exceed all of the requirements of the relevant Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR’s), as well as other contractual or grant requirements.
Ensure staff coverage by overseeing vacations, sick leave, training, etc.
Serve on multi-disciplinary team and advisory boards relating to health service issues.
Schedule and participate in meetings with other agencies to ensure continuity of service delivery and ensure that CCS is highly regarded by community partners.
Participate in all internal agency meetings as requested.
Hold regular department meetings.
As requested, assist the Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer in the development of, implementation and following of the agency budget.
Follow the grievance process for customer complaints, working diligently to resolve complaints.
Respond to requests and direction from the Executive Director.
Provide public health educational presentations to schools and community groups on various health care issues.
Report all cases of abuses or neglect to the correct agency.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance
6% initial 401K match
Potential for tuition reimbursement
Paid vacation tiers ranging from accrual of 1 day to 4 days per month (Annual rollover cap of 220 hours, additional hours can be paid out at the end of the fiscal year)
9 Paid holidays, Community service day
Floating holiday & 2 Wellness days provided after 1 year introduction
Workplace Flexibility schedule options available (work from home hours vary by position & schedule)
Exempt employees receive additional admin leave after 1 year introduction
Student loan forgiveness (NHSC & Public Service)
Paid licensure supervision.
Employee Assistance, Wellness Benefits, Dependent Care & Long-Term Disability Insurance