What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthy Start Program Director position at LIFT Community Action Agency, Inc.?
JOB SUMMARY:
The Program Director works under direction of the Associate Director; plans, supervises and coordinates activities of the Healthy Start Grant Program. The Program Director is the single point of contact for the grand project, responsible for reporting on the progress of the program. The Program Director is accountable for monitoring all operations of the project and reports to the Community Action network over project progress. In conjunction with the Evaluator, the Director coordinates, directs and evaluates project activities. The Program Director works to promote the program within the service area of Choctaw, McCurtain, Pushmataha and Atoka counties, as a way to build project sustainability. The Program Director will work closely with Pushmataha Family medical Clinic to monitor all progress of the program. The Program Director disseminates project information and prepares progress data, working closely with the Evaluator. The Program Director assists with implementation of health information technology interfaces when practical.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
I. Plans, supervises, and coordinates activities and services of the Healthy Start program.
- Assists in the development of policies and procedures, rules and regulations that pertain to the administration of Healthy Start; develops and recommends procedures by which the same may become effective.
- Assists in establishing and maintaining good personnel practices and in planning and directing service training programs.
- Oversees the program budget, including all contracts.
- Coordinates, collaborates and communicates with subcontractors and community agencies to ensure that problems are identified and resolved effectively.
- Ensures all staff are appropriately trained, certified and/or licensed to meet the required minimum position qualifications.
- Reviews statistical reports, studies and analyzes case records, develops special studies of caseload trends, and works out procedures to facilitate care coordination.
- Promotes Healthy Start's education programs to individuals and community groups, health fairs, local area media, school personnel, religious organizations, childcare programs, social services agencies and healthcare providers.
- Coordinates the Community Action Network; provides monthly reports on project progress.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP:
The Healthy Start Program Director works under the supervision of the Associate Director. The Program Director supervises the Care Coordinator Manager and Care Coordinators.
EDUCATIONAL OUALIFICATIONS:
- Four (4) year college degree or equivalent experienced and training preferably in clinical health care and/or economic development to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above.
- At least four (4) years' experience in a supervisory/administrative role, as well as a background in budgetary oversight and grants management.
- Must have reliable transportation, possess a valid Driver License, and auto insurance coverage. Dailey/weekly driving is required, access to a private automobile for necessary overnight job-related travel is also required.
- Ability and willingness to work at times other than regular office hours.
- Must be able to travel when necessary.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
- Ability to communicate effectively; verbal and written. Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
- Constantly must be able to sit/stand in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Frequently must be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Frequently must operate a computer and other office productive machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
- Frequently must communicate with staff and others who have inquiries about the program. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Occasionally must move/carry items weighing up to 30 pounds or more.
- Frequently must visually detect highway signs and interact with traffic while operating a vehicle.
I have read and understand the job description listed above. My questions have been answered. I am fully qualified for this position and can perform the duties as described. I understand that this is not an exhaustive list of all my duties and responsibilities. I understand that Management (and no other) reserves the right to revise this job description as deemed necessary.
LIFT Community Action Agency, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer. The functions, qualifications, requirements, and physical demands listed in this job description represent the essential functions of the job, which the employee must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. As an equal opportunity provider and employer, LCAA will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their job duties/functions. The listed job functions, duties and responsibilities do not necessarily include all activities that the employee may perform. Nothing herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This position is Non-Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and its amendments.
Salary : $60,879
