Health Program Coordinator

Grand Traverse County Michigan•Health Services Building, CA

5d•$66,481 - $83,109•Hybrid

About The Position

Grand Traverse County is seeking a Health Program Coordinator to coordinate one or more health department programs and staff. This role ensures program compliance with public health statutes and regulations, and actively promotes the organization's programs and services. The coordinator will lead strategic communications, marketing, and public information efforts, developing and implementing communication strategies to promote public health initiatives, increase community awareness, and ensure consistent messaging. Responsibilities include overseeing media relations, social media, website content, public outreach, education, and emergency communications, while collaborating with department leadership and county partners. The position also supports community engagement, develops educational materials, works with regional and state partners, and communicates complex public health information clearly. Additionally, the coordinator serves as an advocate for the department's mission and programs, fostering positive relationships with stakeholders and representing organizational priorities. This position requires flexibility for occasional irregular hours, including evenings or weekends, and travel. Employees must meet minimum requirements and perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in health services or related field, ie BSN, MSW, Nutrition, MPH, MSN, MS.
Two to four years of progressively responsible, directly related experience desired.
Appropriate licenses and certification as required by program assignment in the State of Michigan.
Requires a valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the County's Vehicle policy.
A background check may be required initially and periodically.
Appointment to or continued employment in this job is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Demonstrates basic computer skills and willingness to adapt to new software programs as indicated.
Demonstrates dependable and reliable attendance patterns.

Nice To Haves

Work involves evaluating the relevance and importance of theories, concepts, and principles to develop different approaches or tactical plans to fit specific circumstances where guidelines may not exist, but are flexible and open to considerable interpretation.
Independent judgment, personal discretion, and resourcefulness are needed to interpret and apply guidelines.
Errors at this level could lead to the loss of life or major harm or life impairment.
In comparison to the Health Program Supervisor, does not have any formal supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Coordinates designated public health staff, including training, overseeing work, and establishing and evaluating appropriate performance standards.
Plans and administers health service and community outreach programs within assigned area.
Establishes priorities, monitors caseload and client participation, evaluates the effectiveness, efficiency, and fiscal soundness of assigned programs.
Develops, implements, analyzes, and adjusts plans to improve participation and services.
Reviews potential client eligibility for participation in applicable health program(s) and makes determinations on program acceptance; performs client assessments to determine specialized needs.
Acts as a health advocate for individuals, families and the community.
Promotes immunization recommendations.
Monitors program compliance with applicable program policies and procedures.
Prepares reports, maintains records, searches for and compiles data.
Assists in the review, development, and implementation of policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, Director and County Health Officer.
Prepares staff and program for mandated evaluations and accreditation reviews; develops corrective action plans in areas found to be in non-compliance.
Complies with privacy and security laws (HIPAA), Federal, State, and Agency policies, and procedures.
Complies with all job safety requirements, including OSHA standards and quality control requirements.
Participates in continuing education programs and self-directed education to keep skills and knowledge current.
Demonstrates appropriate communication skills in addressing co-workers, community members and partners, and clients.
Demonstrates basic computer skills and willingness to adapt to new software programs as indicated.
Demonstrates dependable and reliable attendance patterns.
Participates in trainings, drills, investigations, and team responses to public health emergencies and bioterrorism events.
Maintains appropriate levels of supplies and materials in support of unit operations and activities.
Assists with researching, writing, and coordinating grants, including monitoring grant expenditures and preparing grant reports.
Participates in Community Health Outreach activities and events.
All other duties as assigned or delegated.

Benefits

Medical: High-deductible plan through Priority Health with a County contribution to an employee Health Savings Account up to $2,000 annually.
Vision: No cost plan for employees, with an enhanced plan option through EyeMed.
Dental: Provider is Delta Dental, with no cost or premium for diagnostic and cleaning services.
Wellness: Variety of incentives and programs to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Employee Recognition: Awards and recognition throughout the year and on anniversary dates.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for enrollment in courses at an accredited college, university, or trade school.
Vacation: Generous amount of vacation days.
Holidays: 12 days a year, plus additional floating holidays.
Personal Leave: Up to 72 hours annually depending on contract, with annual payout for unused leave up to 40 hours.
Parental Leave: Up to 6 months of leave for birth or adoption of a child.
Retirement: Defined contribution through MERS with a generous match that fully vests after 6 years.
457(b) Retirement Plans: Optional deferred compensation and Roth retirement plans with matching contributions.
Life Insurance: Automatically provided for benefitted employees.
Short Term Disability: Plan through Mutual of Omaha, pays two-thirds of salary for up to 182 days.
Long Term Disability: Plan through Mutual of Omaha, pays 60 percent of salary for up to 24 months.