SOFR Program Director

State of Indiana • Indianapolis, IN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role oversees suicide and overdose fatality review programs in the state of Indiana. While the position is based in Indianapolis, it occasionally requires in-state travel to off-site meetings. The role oversees a staff of regional suicide and overdose fatality review coordinators and supports all local suicide and overdose fatality review team coordinators.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge in program subject matter (e.g., theories, principles, practices, laws, strategies) obtained through experience and/or education, preferably related to public health.
• Advanced knowledge of program area including current and changing state and federal laws.
• Advanced knowledge of the organization and function of state and local partners.
• Advanced knowledge of program planning and implementation techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex public health theories and principles.
• Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications.
• Ability to present complex public health theories and principles to both internal and external customers, the public, government officials, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Ability to prepare monthly finance and accounting reports to maintain program budget and grants.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
• At least 9 years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• A degree is not required.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and monitors public health program objectives, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
• Directs, plans, or implements policies, objectives, or activities of public health organizations to ensure continuing operations and increased productivity.
• Interprets and explains public health policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
• Recommends and implements corrective action plans to solve public health program problems.
• Prepares reports for approval, including those for funding or implementation of services.
• Directs or coordinates the financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency in the specified public health program.
• Ensures public health program requirements meet federal and state policies and grants compliance.
• Develops and trains employees or agency consultants on public health program requirements and usage.
• Coordinates and delivers communication plans and communications.
• Serves on management committees or other governing boards.
• Recruits, selects, onboards, and trains employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Sets expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees.
• Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed