Public Health Supervisor

• Fosters a positive work culture and environment in partnership with department colleagues.
• Ensures programs and services are delivered consistent with statutes, administrative code, and ordinances
• Guides the development and implementation of initiatives aligned with the Foundational Public Health Services Model, national accreditation standards, and best practices.
• Monitors the completion of grant deliverables and contracts, develops written grant reports
• Maintains awareness of trends and emerging concerns related to their focus area
• Assures the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs, services, and projects, including evaluation of outputs, outcomes, and impact; leverages internal support for data, policy, and planning as needed.
• Supports internal collaboration
• Provides leadership at a community level in assigned program areas; develops partnerships with individuals and organizations across the County to ensure collective action

• Meets regularly with program staff to provide support, navigate barriers, and monitor performance; tailors support and guidance to the staff member's knowledge, skill, and ability; applies a growth mindset to coaching and mentorship
• Facilitates team meetings and processes that support collaboration
• Promotes employee engagement/ownership of work by operationalizing the department's decision-making framework, creating opportunities for staff to share their work, and supporting the development of skills necessary to be effective in roles.
• Recruits, hires, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff, (including performance improvement plans and termination if needed.)
• Allocates the unit's training budget
• Supports opportunities to strengthen academic partnerships; precepts students, interns, and fellows

• Actively contributes to discussions and Manager Meetings
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the department-wide plans (as assigned), including workforce development plan, community partnership development plan, performance management system, and quality improvement plan.
• Leads and supports quality improvement projects; addresses both technical and adaptive components of change through change leadership.
• Supports effective communication internally and externally; contributes content for newsletters; ensures adherence to departmental communication strategies, policies, procedures, and plans.
• Monitors and implements unit and program budgets in accordance with County and departmental policies and procedures; ensures grant related expenses are reasonable, necessary, and allowable. 
• Represents the department in the community, including through the media
• Responds to after-hours calls

• Performs public health emergency response duties as assigned and consistent with job classification and training provided, in response to threats to the public's health.
• Participates in department and community-wide emergency response training and drills consistent with job classification in support of public health emergency and disaster preparedness.  
• Engages in developmental opportunities related to health equity and social justice; seeks opportunities to gather and reflect on diverse perspectives; works to address personal implicit biases; and seeks developmental opportunities to work within complex systems.
• Upholds ethical standards for public health practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned, consistent with job classification. 

• Foundational Public Health Services and other frameworks that support the department's goal of being a highly effective organization, such as Public Health Accreditation Standards and Measures, and Public Health Modernization.
• Factors that influence health outcomes in assigned work areas.
• State Statutes and Administrative Rules that pertain to assigned work areas.
• Subject matter expertise in assigned work areas (Communicable Disease; Maternal, Child, and Family Health; and/or Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention) and awareness of key partners involved
• General knowledge of all programs and services provided by the department.

• Meeting facilitation and project management.
• Communication and relationship building.
• Quality improvement methods and tools.
• Program evaluation.
• Systems thinking and systems alignment.
• Grant writing and grant management.
• Leadership that is aligned with the department's Leadership Charter.

• Ability to adapt when priorities and/or processes change.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in completing assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, co-workers, and partners.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare clear, concise and timely reports.
• Ability to community effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to utilize appropriate communication methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and physical abilities. 
• Ability to deliver targeted, culturally appropriate information to help individuals and groups understand public health data, public health promotion, disease prevention, policies, regulations, and public health codes.
• Ability to take after-hours calls and work non-traditional hours (including evenings and weekends) to meet operational needs.
• Professionally and respectfully represents Rock County Public Health Department within the community.

• Bachelor's degree in public health or a health-related field.
• If a Bachelors of Nursing, the degree must be from an accredited college or university nursing program per DHS 139.08.
• Licensed professionals, (Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian, Registered Sanitarian) must have current license that is in good standing in the State of Wisconsin per DHS 139.08.
• Two years professional experience leading initiatives and/or teams that address population level public health issues and community health initiatives, such as project teams or coalitions.  Experience should include interventions related to policy, system, or environment change.
• Experience in project management and programmatic performance management
• Valid driver's license, current certificate of vehicle insurance and reliable access to transportation to all assigned work locations and to attend meetings and trainings within and outside of the county.
• Completion of required National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) trainings within 6 months of hire.

• Master's in public health or related field.
• Two years supervisory experience.
• Experience writing and managing grants.
• Three years professional experience related to assigned program areas (Communicable Disease; Maternal, Child, and Family Health; and/or Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention). 

• Ability to bend, twist, turn, and reach frequently.
• Ability to sit, walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to grasp, carry, push, pull, and lift objects up to 20 pounds at times.
• Ability to drive a vehicle.
• Level of vision, hearing, and fine motor skills sufficient to read, write and proficiently use office and computer equipment. 

• Ability to independently and fluently use computer and office equipment (telephone, multi-function printers, computers, software systems, and mobile smart phone devices) continuously on a daily basis.
• Ability to proficiently use software programs (Microsoft Office Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook).

• Ability to work varied hours on occasion, including evenings, weekends and overtime (board meetings , partner meetings, and public health emergencies).
• Ability to work in varying office and outside conditions in relation to heat, cold, and varying weather conditions. 
• Ability to travel within and outside of the county, including over-night stays, to attend trainings and conferences.

Salary : $42 - $47