Public Health Accreditation & Assessment Coordinator

This is a full-time, FLSA Exempt position with Carson City Health & Human Services located in Carson City, NV. Under general direction of the Health & Human Services Deputy Director, coordinates activities and provides guidance to the Carson City Health & Human Services Department to ensure continued accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB); collaborates with external partners to develop the Community Health Improvement Plan, develops and implements the strategic plan; serves as the assigned Accreditation Coordinator with the PHAB; and is responsible for all aspects of accreditation, revision and maintenance of the Department’s strategic plan.

This is a grant-funded position. This position will continue as long as funding supports it. Should the funding end and not be supported by other funds, the position would be eliminated and your employment with the City would end. 

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Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.    


 ** This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. ** This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
 

• Collaborates with administration, management, staff, and external stakeholders to design, edit, evaluate, and implement assessments and rubrics for program improvement, accreditation, and projects.
• Develops and maintains timeline for the accreditation re-certification process; and responsible for obtaining and maintaining data for accreditation and state and local reporting needs.
• Represents the Department at assessment-related workshops and conferences.
• Assists with the development and implementation of Department quality improvement and performance management processes and policy development such as best practices, setting standards, and implementing measurements.
• Educates and trains staff and stakeholders on the accreditation process and standards and measures.
• Schedules and facilitates regular meetings with staff regarding assessments, rubrics for program improvement, accreditation, and projects.
• Develops and maintains a database of documents for conformity to accreditation standards and measures. 
• Provides insight and guidance to staff on how to interpret PHAB’s “Guide to Standards and Measures Interpretation” and PHAB “Acronyms and Glossary of Terms”.
• Identifies tasks and assignments and creates timelines for the internal Self-Assessment and the PHAB site visit.
• Reviews and evaluates the Department’s self-assessment data to identify quality improvement projects and risk management opportunities.
• Acts as the liaison between the Department and the State Health Department, consultants, other agencies, and individuals contributing to the accreditation process by providing documentation or information contributing to the self-assessment.
• Prepares clear, concise, and accurate reports for leadership regarding program progress and accreditation status and the strategic plan; oversees the collection and is involved with the final vetting of documentation for accreditation and re-accreditation; and submits all required documentation to PHAB including registration, application materials, documents, and annual reports. 
• Acts as the primary point of contact with the PHAB; and serves as the subject matter expert on the PHAB accreditation process and required documentation.
• Organizes site visit preparation activities and presents site visit results to leadership and other stakeholders.
• Ensures annual accreditation reporting requirements are submitted to PHAB for continued accreditation status; and ensures all processes and procedures are implemented to maintain accreditation through the PHAB. 
• Creates periodic status reports regarding accreditation, the community health improvement plan, and the strategic plan. 
• Collaborates with staff in the development and revision of the strategic plan to ensure accreditation.
• Assists with the development of a comprehensive community health assessment and a community health improvement plan to assure that the processes align with other community plans that collect and report population health data.
• Prepares and presents information to the Board of Supervisors, staff, and stakeholders regarding performance, quality improvement, and accreditation and strategic plan activities.
• Assists internal committees with coordinating and implementing Department performance and quality improvement processes that evaluate the quality, outcome, and effectiveness of public health services taking into consideration needs and trends; and analyzing and preparing related reports for administrative review. 
• Assists the internal committee with coordinating Department workforce development efforts to meet identified needs; and assists divisions in creating and ensuring workforce development opportunities for staff. 
• Stays current on the accreditation process, policies, and procedures. 
• Submits all required data and information for accreditation; and submits all required data and information for state and local reporting needs related to accreditation and assessments.
• Assists the internal committee with refining the continuous performance and quality improvement process which includes but is not limited to a monitoring process and a reporting system.
• Trains staff on accreditation requirements and deliverables.
• Is an active member of CCHHS committees related to accreditation and assessments. 
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
 
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, business administration, public health, or a closely related field; AND one (1) year of experience in program management, assessment and accreditation, or quality improvement; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.  
 
Preferred Education & Experience:
Master’s degree in public health or related field and experience with PHAB accreditation.
 
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license.

 
Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

• PHAB accreditation process, standards, measures, and domains. 
• Health Department and City policies and procedures.
• Verbal and written communication skills relating to group and individual presentations.
• Implementing and coordinating continuous quality improvement processes and programs.
• Organizational and time management skills; and attention to detail. 
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Computer applications and software related to the work including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite.
• Record keeping, report writing, filing, and records management.
• Correct English usage, spelling, and grammar.
• Budget principles and practices.
• Business mathematics, including statistics and financial analysis techniques. 
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the phone.

 
Skill in:

• Interpreting and applying Federal, State and local laws, regulations and City and Department policies and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Collaborating effectively with staff, public officials, the public, and stakeholders.
• Leading, mentoring, and training individuals.
• Promoting and implementing performance improvement standards.
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, project consequences, and implementing recommendations in support of accreditation goals.
• Researching, collecting, analyzing, and evaluating data, and recommended best practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Preparing clear, concise, informative, and accurate reports on program progress in a timely manner.
• Communicating clearly and concisely to audiences, both orally and in writing; and make effective presentations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Under General Direction - Incumbents at this level have considerable latitude in the application of departmental policy, and they follow general guidelines or professional and administrative standards in accomplishing assignments.  They are responsible for planning and organizing their own workload, but ordinarily cannot change methods of their assigned work unit, established operations, or departmental policy without supervisor approval.  Supervision is minimal, indirect, and usually limited to technical oversight. This is an advanced level administrative/technical position. 
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; ability to operate a motor vehicle and safely travel to a variety of offsite locations. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
 

1. Unclassified employees are “At Will” and as such, may be terminated at any time for any reason, or no reason.
2. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation. 
3. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
4. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment. 
5. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation which cost the new employee $48.25 and a drug screen which costs $36.50.  Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.
6. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.  Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.  For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.uscis.gov. 
7. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $63,835 - $102,149