PROGRAM DIRECTOR - SAFE SYRINGE ACCESS AND SUPPORT

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Program Director administers, coordinates, and promotes the Infectious Disease Safe Syringe Access and Support (SASS) Program. The role includes program planning and implementation, needs assessment and evaluation, policy development, special projects, and consultation to physicians, public health nurses, hospital infection prevention personnel, schools, media, and the public on issues affecting the population served. The director oversees the syringe service program to ensure compliance with grant goals, community engagement, and updates to funders and other key officials, and supervises all program staff, including Peer Support Specialists. The position directs program operations, coordinates staff and partner organizations, tracks viral hepatitis incidence and program data, and manages budgets and grant progress. It develops program goals, policies, procedures, mission, and vision; secures grant support; provides organizational leadership; and ensures staff actions and client information handling comply with applicable policies and requirements. The director may operate the syringe exchange when other staff are unavailable, assist with outreach, and participate in emergency preparedness and response activities. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a current Indiana Registered Nurse license, a valid Indiana driver's license, and five years of experience in public health and nursing leadership. A Master of Science is preferred. Work takes place in a standard office environment with occasional clinic settings, and may involve travel, nursing-related physical activities, and deadlines requiring an immediate response to infectious disease prevention or containment needs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Five years of experience in both public health and nursing leadership.
Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Valid Indiana driver's license.
Incorporate the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses into daily public health practice.
Knowledge of the Public Health 10 Essential Services.
Knowledge of epidemiological principles.
Knowledge of recommendations issued by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
Knowledge of state and local administrative codes related to communicable disease.
Basic nursing skills.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office platform.
Critical thinking, autonomy, and professionalism.
Commitment to non-stigmatization of substance-using clientele.
Valid personal transportation for travel throughout the county.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science.

Responsibilities

Direct, manage, and coordinate all program efforts.
Coordinate SASS staff work and ensure compliance with applicable Indiana laws.
Track monthly viral hepatitis incidence in the SASS population.
Track expenditures and manage program budgets.
Communicate and collaborate with internal and external partners, including ISDH, CDC, MCPHD public health nurses, Damien Center, Step Up, Inc., HealthNet, and other healthcare providers and professionals.
Coordinate and supervise two Be A Good Neighbor events each calendar year with partner organizations.
Serve as a resource on health issues, current data, and policies.
Ensure accurate data entry by Peer Support Specialists and partner organizations.
Develop, track, and monitor annual program goals and objectives.
Develop and maintain the program mission and vision.
Identify and obtain foundation, private, state, and federal grant support in collaboration with the Grants Department.
Develop, update, and maintain departmental policies and procedures in accordance with current public health practice and evidence-based science.
Provide organizational leadership for the program.
Supervise staff daily activities, approve time and mileage, and complete periodic staff evaluations.
Maintain state and City-Council approval for program operations biennially.
Operate the syringe exchange when one or more staff members are unavailable.
Oversee confidentiality of client and employee health information in accordance with HIPAA.
Ensure SASS clients have access to recommended and required immunization services.
Provide appropriate orientation to supervised personnel.
Monitor program budgets and grant progress, and attend necessary grant meetings.
Ensure supervised personnel actions comply with corporate policies and procedures.
Report grant status quarterly, annually, or as designated by each grantor.
Participate in public health emergency preparedness exercises and directed responses to public health emergencies.
Participate in at least two H.O.P.E. events totaling at least eight hours annually.
Conduct occasional disease investigations during outbreaks.
Serve on committees, task forces, or boards as appropriate.
Provide direct nursing services if necessary and applicable.
Transport protected health information when appropriate.
Assist with outreach events with the SASS team as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.