What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Manager, Health - Northwest position at Special Olympics Florida?
Position : Regional Manager, Health - Northwest
Department : Health Programs
Supervisor : Director of Health Programs
Department : Health Programs
Supervisor : Director of Health Programs
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Health Science, Healthcare Management, or a similar field required (Master’s degree preferred)
- At least two (2) years’ experience in health, non-profit, community outreach, or a related field
- Excellent written and presentation skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong computer skills
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities a plus
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and demonstrate efficient time management skills
- Have own reliable transportation, good driving history, and valid FL driver’s license
- Regular attendance required
Responsibilities:
- Develop, lead, and grow the Special Olympics Healthy Community initiative in the specified region under the direction of the Director of Health Programs and Regional Director
- Coordinate fitness, health, and wellness programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) as a means to improve health outcomes.
- Establish relationships with adult day training centers, schools, group homes, and recreation centers within the region by offering a variety of health and fitness programs and HA screenings.
- Create or oversee the creation of new and unique health curricula and initiatives based on the needs of the IDD population
- Monitor operational performance, document outcomes, and adjust programs based on results
- Deliver progress through monthly, quarterly, annual, and board reports
- Prepare a variety of written reports, correspondence, and content for collateral material, social media, grant reports, and evaluations
- Manage budget and grant reporting for regional health programming, including specific grant funds
- Collaborate with sports, non-competitive programming, community engagement, and development departments to deliver Special Olympics Florida’s mission including Healthy Athlete (HA) events at sports competitions, schools, and adult day training centers.
- Process HAS forms, GMS data entry, filing, and assist athletes with referral follow-up post-screenings as needed.
- Develop and maintain a referral database that encompasses free or reduced services for IDD individuals as established or negotiated with providers.
- Establish and manage partnerships and affiliates with regional health organizations, hospitals, universities, gyms/fitness centers, and agencies to implement Special Olympics Florida Health opportunities including the Inclusive Health Initiative and Inclusive Fitness Initiative.
- Recruit health professionals and volunteers within the 8 disciplines to support HA activities by becoming either clinical directors or screeners.
- Recruit providers for follow-up to see athletes post-screening.
- Recruit, train, and oversee interns in a variety of collegiate programs.
- Procure and coordinate medical equipment, HA screening supplies, office supplies, and incentives.
- Manage relationships with trained Special Olympics Florida Health Messengers in the region and provide updates on the completion of annual practicum projects.
Special Requirements:
- Must be able to travel and complete weekend and evening duties as assigned
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Status : Full-time exempt position
Salary : Based on experience
Salary : Based on experience
