What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist Supervisor & Outreach Coordinator (Internal NorthPoint applicants only) position at Hennepin County?
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center, 2220 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of NorthPoint Health & Wellness to apply for this position. Limited duration employees not eligible.
This position is internally classified as a Community Health Program Supervisor.
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In this position, you will:
- Supervise and provide work direction to dental hygienists to ensure the attainment of department and program objectives.
- Assure staff development through performance appraisal, personal development and training.
- Perform supervisory functions including adjusting grievances, giving out disciplinary actions, hiring/terminating staff, assigning work, and providing team coordination.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Director and Clinic Manager to develop and implement policies and protocols.
- Assist in the strategic planning, development, implementation, management, and evaluation of outreach initiatives and programming.
- Propose, develop, write and manage grant applications, records, and report.
- Prepare grant budget; monitor expenditures and revenue.
- Provide leadership to further department-based strategies that align with county goals, mission and core values for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Need to have:
- One of the following:
- Six years or more of professional work experience in a related program area.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in public health, public administration, community health, environmental health, dental hygiene, nursing, behavioral/social science or other field appropriate to the position and two years or more of professional work experience in a related program area.
- Possession of an un-restricted license to practice dental hygiene issued by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry.
- Certifications:
- CPR.
- Nitrous Oxide.
- Restorative Functions.
- Experience:
- Supervising a team providing work direction, support, and performance management.
- Working in healthcare business operations.
- Working in public health dentistry.
- Working with diverse populations from communities experiencing health disparities who present with social vulnerabilities and have a history of experiencing barriers to healthcare.
- Addressing racial equity, gender equity, LGBTQ equity, neurodiversity equity, and differing ability equity.
- Implementing DEI initiatives or a strong desire to learn and engage in these efforts.
- Engaging in ongoing professional development related to DEI.
- Ability to:
- Foster and work within a collaborative team environment that recognizes and respects cultural and socioeconomic differences.
- Communicate effectively with a diverse audience including staff, patients, funders, and community members.
- Manage budgets, set goals and objectives with timelines to achieve results, and exercise independent judgment and initiative to accomplish work.
- Prepare and submit accurate and concise reports; effectively communicate in verbal and written form.
- Establish relationships and collaborate with internal county partners and external community organizations.
About the department:
NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center sets a standard of excellence in providing culturally responsive, integrated, holistic primary health and social services that strengthens our community and the lives of the people we serve. We are leaders and partners in a shared vision of a healthy, environmentally safe, and economically stable, self-reliant community.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Employee).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Brooke McNamara
Brooke.McNamara@hennepin.us
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Salary : $69,707 - $113,340
