Public Health Program Manager 2

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) offers a supportive, team-centered work environment! The following values are the foundation that we build our work upon: professional, empowering, accountable, and kind!

Location: This position can be based at the Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) office in Pocatello, Blackfoot, Preston, or Malad, Idaho. Hybrid work options are available, with a combination of in-office and remote work.

Training Requirement: During the initial training period, the selected candidate will be required to work in person at the Pocatello SIPH office. Paid travel time and gas reimbursement will be provided for travel between the employee's designated home office (e.g., the SIPH building in Blackfoot, Preston, or Malad) and the Pocatello office. A district company car may also be available for travel.

The person in this position:

Department Leadership/Management

1. Participates in interviewing and hiring Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) staff (in collaboration with HR and the District Director).

2. Establishes clear performance expectations for WIC staff.

3. Develops and ensures implementation of training plans for new WIC staff.

4. Leads WIC department staff through constructive, accountable coaching on an ongoing basis.

5. Creates and supports growth opportunities for WIC staff.

6. Helps WIC staff to problem solve communication issues (both internal and external).

7. Actively monitors staff workload to assess for burnout, uneven workloads, etc., and assists staff with identifying and implementing changes that will improve the situation.

8. Makes decisions regarding disciplinary action when needed and implements appropriate steps based upon SIPH policy.

9. Ensures all contract/sub-grant deliverables are met.

10. Serves high risk clients as needed.

11. Engages in and supports Continuous Quality Improvement efforts.

12. Models and supports SIPH’s Organizational Values, and ensures WIC staff do so, as well.

Budgeting

1. Develops and monitors the WIC department budget annually; makes adjustments as needed.

2. Monitors contract/sub-grant budgets; makes adjustments as needed.

Management Team

1. Actively participates in Management Team meetings and activities.

2. Communicates MT decisions/rationale to WIC staff in a timely manner.

3. Actively participates in SIPH and WIC Department Strategic Planning, and supports Strategic Plan Goals and Strategies.

4. Monitors and updates SIPH Performance Dashboard on a monthly basis.

5. Fosters and empowers a team-centric approach within WIC and SIPH as a whole.

Community Resource

1. Serves as a WIC expert for community partners, including participating in appropriate meetings, delivering educational presentations, serving on panels, etc.

2. Answers community members’ and partners’ questions regarding WIC issues.

3. Helps to problem solve concerns of community members/partners, striving to reach win-win solutions.

4. Recognizes and capitalizes on opportunities for WIC to work collaboratively with stakeholders on public health issues.

5. Ensures WIC information is submitted to IT staff for social media on a timely and ongoing basis.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires:

• good knowledge of public health principles and practices. This MQ is typically gained by successful completion of at least two college level courses -AND- one year experience -OR- two years' experience applying public health principles and practices.
• good knowledge of supervisory practices. This MQ is typically gained by at least one year work experience supervising staff; -OR- successful completion of 6 college credit hours of courses or seminars covering the essential elements of management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling).
• experience in quality improvement practices. This MQ is typically gained through two years' of related work experience.
• experience developing and monitoring a budget. This MQ is typically gained by two years' experience developing and monitoring a budget

Preferred Qualification:

• Registered Dietitian License

Supplemental Information:

Benefits:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – eligibility requirements may apply.
• Accrue paid vacation every pay period to accumulate approximately 2 weeks the first year, and increasing with state longevity
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid sick leave separate from vacation leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Account https://ogi.idaho.gov/premium-rates/
• Defined benefits retirement plan (pension) through the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) https://persi.idaho.gov/members/base_plan.cfm
• Optional 401K and Deferred Compensation plans with traditional and Roth options
• Eligible for Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support, information and resources for all of life's challenges.

About Southeastern Idaho Public:

At Southeastern Idaho Public Health, we embrace diversity & equity in all we do! We are committed to building a team that is comprised of people who come from a variety of backgrounds, and who bring their own unique perspectives and skills. Additionally, we strive to create an inclusive work culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members. We recognize that diverse voices help us to achieve more innovative solutions, deeper connections to customers, and improved service to the communities we serve in Idaho!

Hiring Information:

Candidates who reach the final hiring stage will be required to participate in a criminal background check. Having a criminal record will not automatically eliminate applicants from consideration but may be considered as part of the hiring process.

Hiring is done without regard to one's race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information & testing, family & medical leave, marital status or family responsibilities, disability, veteran status or diagnosis, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact Human Resources at (208) 239.5203. In addition, qualifying veterans may receive preference.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Idaho Public Health!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.24 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pocatello, ID 83201

Salary : $31