Senior Program Manager - Public Health

County of Humboldt•Eureka, CA

29d•$94,162 - $120,848•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in making a difference? If so, please consider joining our dedicated team! The Healthy Communities & WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Division, located within the DHHS-Public Health Branch, houses a wide variety of health promotion and chronic disease and injury prevention programs. The goal of public health is to protect and improve the health of all people in our community, especially the most marginalized and underserved populations. The majority of the division's programs are grant funded. The Senior Program Manager provides direction and oversight for the division, working with their team to align program priorities with branch and department priorities. The Senior Program Manager also works closely with Public Health administration and other division managers to provide leadership and implement branch-wide initiatives This position is located at 908 7th Street, Eureka, CA 95501 Under direction, provides oversight and programmatic development, coordination and implementation for multiple and/or complex programs or service delivery systems in the Department of Health and Human Services-Public Health; performs administrative oversight of integrated programs and program support; performs related work as assigned. This class is responsible for the effective implementation of multiple complex programs offering population health and direct services to clients and patients or program development, and integration of programs and services. Programs may include training, resource development, research and evaluation, maternal, child, and adolescent health, healthy communities, and client and stakeholder advisory groups. Services may include community and environmental health, emergency preparedness and response, and a variety of related support services. This class is characterized by administrative and programmatic responsibilities in addition to staff supervision.

Requirements

Principles and techniques of public health, health and human service program administration and service delivery including developing goals and objectives.
Supervisory principles and practices, including work planning, direction, evaluation, training, and discipline.
Federal, state and local laws concerning public health and other human service programs and applicable regulations.
Principles and practices of community group organizing, effectively soliciting participation and partnerships with consumer and other community groups and representatives.
Interviewing methods and techniques.
Community and environmental aspects of public health and related problems.
Principles of public health and other human services programs.
Community agencies and other service providers providing services to public health program clients.
Funding sources for public health and related programs and services including fundable services and activities.
Basic budgetary principles and practices. Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of common office equipment.
Business arithmetic and statistical recordkeeping.
Developing, implementing and administering complex public health or other human services programs.
Evaluating the effectiveness of programs and services and making necessary changes and improvements.
Coordinating community work groups, mobilizing community resources, soliciting input and developing implementation plans.
Collaborating and coordinating services across internal and external systems to DHHS.
Principles and practices of effective mediation and conflict resolution.
Planning, organizing, directing, supervising and reviewing the work of assigned staff including multidisciplinary clinical staff.
Interpreting, explaining and applying laws, regulations and policies related to public health or human services programs.
Representing the County in contacts with other County agencies, community agencies and the public.
Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Maintaining accurate records and files.
Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Must possess a valid California driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent to possession of a Master's degree with major coursework in public health or other appropriate field and five years of experience, including supervisory and/or administrative experience in a public health or human service program.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and provides day to day direction and supervision of assigned staff providing similar or related multidisciplinary services.
Administers program; administers some budget funds and acts as liaison and coordinator in all programmatic areas.
Establishes and implements framework for implementation of multidimensional programs including coordination of participants and department staff.
Plans, organizes and provides direction of program support activities including cultural competency, training, and resource development.
Plans, develops and administers policies and procedures for multiple complex service delivery systems including active participation of community stakeholders and other community groups.
Interprets and applies state, federal and local regulations in relation to programs.
Recommends the hiring of assigned staff, evaluates employee performance, counsels employees and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
Directs services in the areas of public health clinics, healthy communities, and environmental health services.
Prepares and directs data collection and data analysis system and prepares a variety of complex reports using data collected.
Identifies and utilizes community resources; develops and trains such resources; makes appropriate referrals for population health programs.
Provides information regarding program and client population needs to state groups and the legislature; acts as an advocate for the client and population health issues.
Participates in the department management team; provides consultation to and serves on community advisory committees and other groups including state, federal, County and other local and community organizations.
May provide coordination for resolution of concerns between branches and integrated programs.
May oversee or identify program funding sources and prepares grant applications and proposals to secure funding; may oversee or develop statistical information and analyzes data in support of program and supervisory planning recommendations.
Prepares or participates in the preparation of the division budget; may monitor budgets and other financial reports.
Prepares documentation, correspondence and other written materials related to program services; maintains or directs the maintenance of records and files.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Medical: Multiple plan options available through CalPERS
County covers majority of employee premium and contributes to dependent coverage
Additional Insurance Coverage
Dental: Full premium coverage for employees and all dependents
Vision: Full premium coverage for employees and eligible dependents
County-Provided Benefits
Life Insurance
Longevity Pay
Educational Reimbursement
Deferred Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Bus Pass Program
Optional Benefits
Employees may elect to purchase additional coverage including:
Supplemental Life Insurance with guaranteed issuance period at time of hire
Flexible Spending Accounts
VACATION
1 - 3 completed years of service = 12 days (192-hour cap)
4 - 10 completed years of service = 15 days (240-hour cap)
11 - 15 completed years of service = 20 days (320-hour cap)
16 - 20 completed years of service = 25 days (400-hour cap)
21+ completed years of service = 30 days (480-hour cap)
HOLIDAYS
Employees earn 15 paid holidays per year (specific dates as defined in their specific Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)), including 2 personal holidays.
SICK LEAVE
Employees earn 12 sick days per year with an unlimited cap on sick day accumulation.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
10 days of administrative leave per fiscal year.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
The County is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
INCENTIVE PAY
County employees may be eligible for additional incentive pay, such as on-call pay, shift differential pay, locked facility pay, or annual uniform allowance, as defined in their specific MOU.