What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Education Team Supervisor position at miOttawa.org?
Job Description
Under the general direction of the Health Planning & Promotion Manager, supervises the development and implementation of plans, programs and strategies to promote public health and prevent disease by creating opportunities to improve individual and community behavioral health choices and provide community resources for healthy living. Supervises the activities of staff engaged in collaborative efforts with community health partners to improve access to healthcare, increase awareness of public health issues, create opportunities for healthy living, coordinate school-based initiatives and assist community residents in developing healthy behaviors.
This position is currently funded at a 0.7 FTE (28 hours per week).
Essential Job Functions
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provides direct supervision for health education program staff in accordance with established Health Department and county policies and procedures.
- Establishes work assignments and work schedules for program staff in order to ensure proper coverage for all community-based health programs.
- Identifies goals and objectives for staff and provides staff access to training and development opportunities to facilitate professional and personal growth and ensure that staff comply with training and continuing education requirements for maintenance of licenses and accreditation.
- Develops short- and long-range plans to provide innovative and cost-effective health promotion and disease prevention services to improve the health of county residents.
- Assesses community health needs for resources and program development.
- Develops and/or participates in the development of plans and strategies to increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness programs and initiatives.
- Participates in the design, development, and application of evaluation instruments to assess the effectiveness of programs and initiatives.
- Develops and/or participates in the development of proposals to obtain a variety of grants and contracts to obtain funding for community-based and school-based programs.
- Assists in developing the health education portion of the proposed annual Health Department operating and personnel budget requests and prepares all required internal and external reports for the Board of Commissioners, Administration, MDHHS and other funding and regulatory agencies.
- Establishes working relationships with prospective individual, corporate and community health partners and participates in the development of innovative proposals for joint initiatives and programs.
- Promotes healthy lifestyles and behaviors to the community, serves as an advocate for programs and resources, and supervises outreach activities.
- Works within a multi-disciplinary team and contributes to an equitable, safe and inclusive work environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Training and Experience
Required Education, Training, and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in public health administration, health education or closely related field and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in health promotion and disease prevention and disease prevention, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience supervising staff strongly preferred. Master's degree strongly preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
Must be willing to obtain Certified Prevention Specialist through the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP). Requires ongoing continuing education units that are incorporated into the position.
Additional Requirements and Information
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Thorough working knowledge of the principles and practices of public health administration, health promotion, and disease prevention.
- Good working knowledge of managerial and supervisory principles and practices.
- Strong interpersonal and customer relations skills with the ability to engage positively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Good working knowledge of local, state and federal health codes, statutes, rules and regulations, including Michigan Public Health Code (PA 368 of 1978, as amended), HIPAA and other federal, state and local public health rules and regulations.
- Good working knowledge of the principles and practices of budget preparation and control.
- Good working knowledge of strategic planning.
- Good working knowledge of program assessment and quality assurance principles, practices, protocols and instruments.
- Good working knowledge of proposal development and grant writing principles and practices.
- Computer literacy and working knowledge of spreadsheet management, database and project management software.
- Ability to interact positively and professionally with business and community groups, educators, and members of the public with widely assorted cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and varying levels of health knowledge and interpersonal communications skills.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, including, but not limited to, visual and/or audiological appliances and devices to increase mobility.
Working Conditions:
Work is generally performed in a normal office environment.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned, at any time with or without notice.
Ottawa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Description
Under the general direction of the Health Planning & Promotion Manager, supervises the development and implementation of plans, programs and strategies to promote public health and prevent disease by creating opportunities to improve individual and community behavioral health choices and provide community resources for healthy living. Supervises the activities of staff engaged in collaborative efforts with community health partners to improve access to healthcare, increase awareness of public health issues, create opportunities for healthy living, coordinate school-based initiatives and assist community residents in developing healthy behaviors.
This position is currently funded at a 0.7 FTE (28 hours per week).
Essential Job Functions
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provides direct supervision for health education program staff in accordance with established Health Department and county policies and procedures.
- Establishes work assignments and work schedules for program staff in order to ensure proper coverage for all community-based health programs.
- Identifies goals and objectives for staff and provides staff access to training and development opportunities to facilitate professional and personal growth and ensure that staff comply with training and continuing education requirements for maintenance of licenses and accreditation.
- Develops short- and long-range plans to provide innovative and cost-effective health promotion and disease prevention services to improve the health of county residents.
- Assesses community health needs for resources and program development.
- Develops and/or participates in the development of plans and strategies to increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness programs and initiatives.
- Participates in the design, development, and application of evaluation instruments to assess the effectiveness of programs and initiatives.
- Develops and/or participates in the development of proposals to obtain a variety of grants and contracts to obtain funding for community-based and school-based programs.
- Assists in developing the health education portion of the proposed annual Health Department operating and personnel budget requests and prepares all required internal and external reports for the Board of Commissioners, Administration, MDHHS and other funding and regulatory agencies.
- Establishes working relationships with prospective individual, corporate and community health partners and participates in the development of innovative proposals for joint initiatives and programs.
- Promotes healthy lifestyles and behaviors to the community, serves as an advocate for programs and resources, and supervises outreach activities.
- Works within a multi-disciplinary team and contributes to an equitable, safe and inclusive work environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Training and Experience
Required Education, Training, and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in public health administration, health education or closely related field and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in health promotion and disease prevention and disease prevention, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience supervising staff strongly preferred. Master's degree strongly preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
Must be willing to obtain Certified Prevention Specialist through the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP). Requires ongoing continuing education units that are incorporated into the position.
Additional Requirements and Information
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Thorough working knowledge of the principles and practices of public health administration, health promotion, and disease prevention.
- Good working knowledge of managerial and supervisory principles and practices.
- Strong interpersonal and customer relations skills with the ability to engage positively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Good working knowledge of local, state and federal health codes, statutes, rules and regulations, including Michigan Public Health Code (PA 368 of 1978, as amended), HIPAA and other federal, state and local public health rules and regulations.
- Good working knowledge of the principles and practices of budget preparation and control.
- Good working knowledge of strategic planning.
- Good working knowledge of program assessment and quality assurance principles, practices, protocols and instruments.
- Good working knowledge of proposal development and grant writing principles and practices.
- Computer literacy and working knowledge of spreadsheet management, database and project management software.
- Ability to interact positively and professionally with business and community groups, educators, and members of the public with widely assorted cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and varying levels of health knowledge and interpersonal communications skills.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, including, but not limited to, visual and/or audiological appliances and devices to increase mobility.
Working Conditions:
Work is generally performed in a normal office environment.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned, at any time with or without notice.
Ottawa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Ottawa County offers a wide range of benefits to support you in your career. View the Unclassified Benefits Summary for more information.
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