Maternal Child Health Supervisor- Health Department

Lucas County•Toledo, OH

12h

About The Position

The Maternal Child Health Supervisor manages and oversees the Health Department’s Community Health Worker (CHW) team and assists the Director of Childhood Wellness in leading maternal and child health programs and infant mortality reduction initiatives. The role includes recruiting, assigning, training, and monitoring staff; supporting CHWs with case management and complex health and social situations; and ensuring accurate data collection and timely reporting to the Board of Health and funders. The supervisor also handles grant, contract, MOU, payroll, and financial activities; supports program planning and implementation using evidence-based or promising practices; and uses performance measures and quality improvement processes to improve program effectiveness and reach. The position works with internal staff and outside agencies, contributes to policy and procedure development and implementation, assists with outreach events, and participates in professional education as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Human Services, Social Work, Health Education, or a closely related field.
At least 4 years of professional experience in effective case management, program implementation, and/or program improvement.
Demonstrated experience in state and/or federal grant administration and reporting.
Strong understanding of community cultures, customs, and social dynamics.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
Proficiency in office software, data collection systems, and basic statistical analysis.
Ability to monitor and assess the performance of oneself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Ability to analyze program data, track performance measures, and use metrics to evaluate program effectiveness.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, solve complex problems, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, and be insurable under the Lucas County Commissioners’ Risk Management.

Nice To Haves

Current CHW certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, orient, train, develop, coach, counsel, and discipline employees; prepare performance appraisals; approve leave and monitor leave usage.
Supervise the Maternal Child Health CHW team, oversee grant-required case management, and guide CHWs through challenges and complex health and social situations.
Ensure staff collect accurate data and submit timely reports to the Board of Health and funders.
Conduct case reviews with each CHW.
Identify staff skill gaps and arrange training to support ongoing learning and CHW competencies.
Apply knowledge of community culture, customs, and social dynamics to guide CHWs.
Complete payroll and financial work, including approving time, assisting with cost analysis, acting as a travel delegate, administering grants, and gathering and submitting financial reports.
Assist the Director of Childhood Wellness with oversight of maternal and child health programs and infant mortality reduction initiatives; investigate grant opportunities, write grants, monitor activities, and complete reports.
Communicate and problem-solve with the Childhood Wellness Team.
Work with internal staff and outside agencies to compile and analyze data and generate reports.
Implement and enforce systems, policies, and procedures; recommend policy, procedure, and service changes; interpret agency policies and procedures to the community and staff.
Assist in planning and implementing maternal and child health programs and infant mortality reduction initiatives using evidence-based or promising practices.
Use performance measures to evaluate and improve program effectiveness.
Improve processes to increase efficiency and program reach.
Work with the Director and other staff to develop contracts and MOUs, ensure they are administered according to their terms, and help evaluate them and recommend changes.
Assist staff with planning outreach events.
Adhere to applicable PHAB core competencies.
Participate in quality improvement efforts and PHAB accreditation requirements, using QI processes or techniques to improve the assigned public health program.
Attend and participate in conferences, seminars, trainings, or related education classes as assigned.