PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 64059020

Requisition No: 847755 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 64059020

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64059020 

Salary:  $50,000.00 - $56,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 03/06/2025 

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Internal (3 Days)

Pending Reclassification

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position spends more than 50% of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities working closely with the Community Programs Manager. This includes planning, coordination, administration, evaluation, and oversight of Leon-County-wide comprehensive public health education programs designed to increase awareness and knowledge relating to the improvement of health for individuals, families and/or the community.

Program Management

· Oversees the daily workload of community health workers/educators including monitoring performance, conducting performance evaluations, providing staff training, participating in interview & selection process. Completing timesheets, EARS, weekly/monthly check-ins, and summary of work and/or deliverable reporting.

· Establishes priorities for the solution of community health education problems by planning and developing public health education programs through the application of health education methods and procedures, and in collaboration with targeted communities.

· Recommends health education needs by collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to identify appropriate individual and community health education interventions.

· Evaluates the extent to which health education programs meet their objectives and impact the target population's knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, practices, and behaviors, by utilizing appropriate data collection methods.

· Utilizes findings and community input for future planning and policy development.

· Develops program curriculum, participant activities, and program outreach/educational materials.

Supervision

· Assists with the coordination of the delivery of program services and educational resources to program participants and the public.

· Identifies targeted participant groups and oversees and participates in outreach efforts.

· Establishes and maintains relationships/partnerships with community organizations.

· Participates in strategic planning and the development of program and agency goals and objectives.

· Ensures program goals and objectives are achieved.

· Assists in preparing and managing the program budget.

· Supervise health education programs to reduce health disparities, improve cultural competence and linguistic access.

· Ensures that programmatic goals and objectives are met, including timely required reporting. Collaborates with other department supervisors and manages program areas on an ongoing basis.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: The principles, techniques, and practice of public and community health education, including the understanding cultural needs of diverse ethnic minority populations. Advanced computer skills that include MS Office products. Work effectively with a multidisciplinary team. Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials; prepare and provide effective orientations and educational presentations. Providing strong analytical, written, and verbal communications. Knowledge of financial systems for tracking encumbrances and payments.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role
• Three (3) years of experience in community outreach, health education, or in a role representing or supporting local community agencies

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, healthcare management, human services, or a related field. One (1) year of progressive leadership experience relevant to a Population Health role
• Two (2) years of prior experience working in a Community Health Worker
• Five (5) years of experience in community outreach, health education, or in a role representing or supporting local community agencies
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

 

Where You Will Work:

2965 Major James Morgan Jr. Way

Tallahassee, Fl 32304

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

 

Please be advised:

 

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

 

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

 

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

 

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Salary : $50,000 - $56,000