What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Program Supervisor (Substance Use, Wellbeing, and Policy) position at City of Bloomington?
JOB
The City of Bloomington Public Health Division is seeking an individual to lead our efforts in preventing substance use, support mental wellbeing and engaging in policy-level work in the Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield (BER) communities while engaging the community in promoting, protecting and improving the health of all. CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONSDevelops, supports, and models a positive and productive workplace culture based on respect, dignity, honesty, and integrity. Allows staff to grow and succeed by providing opportunities for increased responsibility and creating a positive work cultureSupports and advances organizational development efforts such as developing a high performing organization, employee engagement, workforce development, inclusion and equity, and performance measurement effortsWorks cooperatively with others; develops and maintains respectful and effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactionsProactively resolves conflicts and misunderstandings in order to ensure a respectful and inclusive workplaceSeeks to understand the legacy of structural racism, and its impact on employees and the residents we serve; identifies any implications and adverse equity impacts when developing or reviewing policies, projects, activities and interactions with stakeholdersEmbraces the City's shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City's vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearlyRESPONSIBILITIESSupervise substance use prevention, wellbeing and policy teamOversee implementation of community-based substance use prevention and mental wellbeing initiativesOversee the implementation of existing health in all policy programDevelop and manage program work plans, budgets and reporting ensuring fiscal monitoring and compliance with funding requirementsCollaborate with Communications staff as a subject matter expert to develop content for health materialsCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders, community partners and local organizations to achieve programmatic outcomes and impactCollaborate with internal and external partners to facilitate community outreach and educationAnalyze and monitor community risk factors, providing regular reports based on program effectiveness and feedback to develop recommendations that enhance program outcomes and impactsStay informed about emerging trends and best practices in community resilience, integrating innovative approaches into program development
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Supervises Substance Use/Mental Health Team (40%)Organizational Competencies: Leadership, Supervision, Work Plan ManagementSupervises, guides, and instructs the work assignments of staff on the Substance Use/Mental Health teamMonitors annual work plans and provides regular reporting to funders as outlined in grant requirementsManages compliance with all related grant duties on an ongoing basisOversees performing, planning, development, and implementation of all Public Health Division initiatives related to substance use, mental wellbeing and health in all policiesParticipates in new funding kick-off meetings to ensure internal processes are followed to implement new funding in SUMH workWorks closely with various departmental staff and partners in the three communities of Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield to develop a vision and action plan for substance use prevention and treatmentSupports a shared planning and decision-making process with community members to accomplish Division goalsServes as a resource to the Division and community partners on substance use and preventionProject Management (30%)Assessment & Surveillance, Policy Development & SupportContributes to and conducts stakeholder assessments to inform substance use prevention workUses public health data to identify health problems and disparities in the community and to guide public health planning, policy, and decision-makingInforms, develops, and implements policies and programs on current and emerging issues with a health equity lensStays informed about current substance use trends, policies, and best practicesTeam Support (30%)Accountability & Performance Management, Organizational Competencies – Workforce Development, EquityProvides technical assistance on relevant projects within the division to support the performance management system and a culture of continuous quality improvementSupports employee engagement, inclusion, equity, and performance measurement efforts in the divisionDevelops, supports, and models a collaborative and productive workplace culture based on respect, dignity, honesty, and integrity. Promotes staff well-being by providing opportunities for growth and creating a positive work cultureIdentifies adverse equity impacts when developing or reviewing policies, projects, activities, and interactions with stakeholders and takes appropriate actionCommunicates appropriately and effectively with people (both employees and the public) from various racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgroundsOtherKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREDKnowledge of: Current events that may have an impact on the communities the Division servesPopulation health approaches and frameworksMethods for problem-solving, conflict resolution, and facilitationHow equity skills can be applied in public health and personnel management settingsChange management strategies and approachesTenets of servant leadershipAbility to: Promote, encourage, and foster innovative solutions and ways of workingDemonstrate high-quality interpersonal communication skills, allowing for: Building trust and strong relationships with community membersAppropriate and effective written and verbal communication and information sharing between coworkers and community membersWork independently and as a team lead, effectively, and efficiently to meet assigned duties and department deliverablesConvey data-driven medical and health information to clients and the public in an effective mannerMaximize people's strengths to set up employees for successCenter work on communities’ strengths and needsExercise interpersonal sensitivity, political astuteness, and group interaction skills to foster relationships including listening reflectivelyWork flexible hours: occasionally working evening and weekend hours to attend meetings or events to meet Division and community needs
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SUPERVISION OF OTHERSThis position supervises others: Public Health Specialist (Substance Use Prevention)Public Health Specialist (Well-being)Public Health Specialist (Health in All Policies)Anticipated Hiring Range: $91,245 – $96,801 Annually2025 Full Salary Range: $91,245 – $121,644 AnnuallyFull-Time; Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits EligibleThe City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change
The City of Bloomington Public Health Division is seeking an individual to lead our efforts in preventing substance use, support mental wellbeing and engaging in policy-level work in the Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield (BER) communities while engaging the community in promoting, protecting and improving the health of all. CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONSDevelops, supports, and models a positive and productive workplace culture based on respect, dignity, honesty, and integrity. Allows staff to grow and succeed by providing opportunities for increased responsibility and creating a positive work cultureSupports and advances organizational development efforts such as developing a high performing organization, employee engagement, workforce development, inclusion and equity, and performance measurement effortsWorks cooperatively with others; develops and maintains respectful and effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactionsProactively resolves conflicts and misunderstandings in order to ensure a respectful and inclusive workplaceSeeks to understand the legacy of structural racism, and its impact on employees and the residents we serve; identifies any implications and adverse equity impacts when developing or reviewing policies, projects, activities and interactions with stakeholdersEmbraces the City's shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City's vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearlyRESPONSIBILITIESSupervise substance use prevention, wellbeing and policy teamOversee implementation of community-based substance use prevention and mental wellbeing initiativesOversee the implementation of existing health in all policy programDevelop and manage program work plans, budgets and reporting ensuring fiscal monitoring and compliance with funding requirementsCollaborate with Communications staff as a subject matter expert to develop content for health materialsCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders, community partners and local organizations to achieve programmatic outcomes and impactCollaborate with internal and external partners to facilitate community outreach and educationAnalyze and monitor community risk factors, providing regular reports based on program effectiveness and feedback to develop recommendations that enhance program outcomes and impactsStay informed about emerging trends and best practices in community resilience, integrating innovative approaches into program development
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Supervises Substance Use/Mental Health Team (40%)Organizational Competencies: Leadership, Supervision, Work Plan ManagementSupervises, guides, and instructs the work assignments of staff on the Substance Use/Mental Health teamMonitors annual work plans and provides regular reporting to funders as outlined in grant requirementsManages compliance with all related grant duties on an ongoing basisOversees performing, planning, development, and implementation of all Public Health Division initiatives related to substance use, mental wellbeing and health in all policiesParticipates in new funding kick-off meetings to ensure internal processes are followed to implement new funding in SUMH workWorks closely with various departmental staff and partners in the three communities of Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield to develop a vision and action plan for substance use prevention and treatmentSupports a shared planning and decision-making process with community members to accomplish Division goalsServes as a resource to the Division and community partners on substance use and preventionProject Management (30%)Assessment & Surveillance, Policy Development & SupportContributes to and conducts stakeholder assessments to inform substance use prevention workUses public health data to identify health problems and disparities in the community and to guide public health planning, policy, and decision-makingInforms, develops, and implements policies and programs on current and emerging issues with a health equity lensStays informed about current substance use trends, policies, and best practicesTeam Support (30%)Accountability & Performance Management, Organizational Competencies – Workforce Development, EquityProvides technical assistance on relevant projects within the division to support the performance management system and a culture of continuous quality improvementSupports employee engagement, inclusion, equity, and performance measurement efforts in the divisionDevelops, supports, and models a collaborative and productive workplace culture based on respect, dignity, honesty, and integrity. Promotes staff well-being by providing opportunities for growth and creating a positive work cultureIdentifies adverse equity impacts when developing or reviewing policies, projects, activities, and interactions with stakeholders and takes appropriate actionCommunicates appropriately and effectively with people (both employees and the public) from various racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgroundsOtherKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREDKnowledge of: Current events that may have an impact on the communities the Division servesPopulation health approaches and frameworksMethods for problem-solving, conflict resolution, and facilitationHow equity skills can be applied in public health and personnel management settingsChange management strategies and approachesTenets of servant leadershipAbility to: Promote, encourage, and foster innovative solutions and ways of workingDemonstrate high-quality interpersonal communication skills, allowing for: Building trust and strong relationships with community membersAppropriate and effective written and verbal communication and information sharing between coworkers and community membersWork independently and as a team lead, effectively, and efficiently to meet assigned duties and department deliverablesConvey data-driven medical and health information to clients and the public in an effective mannerMaximize people's strengths to set up employees for successCenter work on communities’ strengths and needsExercise interpersonal sensitivity, political astuteness, and group interaction skills to foster relationships including listening reflectivelyWork flexible hours: occasionally working evening and weekend hours to attend meetings or events to meet Division and community needs
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SUPERVISION OF OTHERSThis position supervises others: Public Health Specialist (Substance Use Prevention)Public Health Specialist (Well-being)Public Health Specialist (Health in All Policies)Anticipated Hiring Range: $91,245 – $96,801 Annually2025 Full Salary Range: $91,245 – $121,644 AnnuallyFull-Time; Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits EligibleThe City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change
Salary : $91,245 - $96,801
