Community Health Services Team Lead (INTERNAL POSTING)

Bear River Health Department; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear River Health Department is seeking a Team Lead in Community Health Services to guide staff and shape program plans. You will mentor colleagues, coordinate planning, and ensure policy and mission alignment across initiatives.

The role requires CHES eligibility and a BS in health-related field, with strong communication and collaboration skills to mobilize community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors of Science in Health Science, Public Health, Community Health, or other closely related field.
• CHES eligible.

Responsibilities

• Lead to ensure staff demonstrate the Department vision, mission, and values.
• Coach and mentor program staff.
• Ensure Department strategic goals are implemented into program plans and day-to-day work.
• Serve as the tertiary contact for Community Health Services team.
• Create and monitor the planning, implementation, and evaluation of annual program action plans and long-range plans.
• Supervise CHS Staff including approve & sign timesheets, approve leave, assure Department policy is followed, approve training requests.
• Conduct monthly staff 1:1 meetings, bi-annual assessments, and merit requests.
• Attend quarterly leadership training.
• Recruit, hire, and train new staff.

Skills

Public health education models

Behavior change theories

Primary prevention techniques

Health education methods

Community analysis

Needs assessment

Community organization principles

Written communication

Verbal communication

Mobilize community partnerships

Self-motivation

Team leadership

Pressure management

Self-directed work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Health Science / Public Health / Community Health

Tools

Google Workspace

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Desktop publishing

Internet

Email

Job description

General Purpose

Serve as the Team Lead in Community Health Services.

Minimum Qualifications: Education & Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors of Science in Health Science, Public Health, Community Health, or other closely related field. CHES eligible.

Minimum Qualifications: Necessary Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of public health education models, behavior changetheories, and primary prevention techniques.
• Knowledge of health educationmethods and preventative health practices.
• Knowledge of communityanalysis and survey techniques, needs assessment, and principles ofcommunity organization.
• Knowledge of educational tools and use of themedia for information dissemination.
• Knowledge of risk/protective factormodels.
• Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health.
• Skills to leaddiscussions and teach large or small groups.
• Skills in computer programsincluding Google Workspace, word processing, spreadsheets, databases,desktop publishing, internet, and email use.
• Skilled in written, verbal, andpublic communication.
• Ability to maintain professional standards whileenforcing public health laws.
• Ability to mobilize community partnerships,establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, otheragencies, and community leaders.
• Ability to work well under pressure,manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work well in team situations, meetdeadlines, and provide positive customer service.
• Ability to proficiently usecomputers.
• Ability to write technical reports, develop curriculum, and makeeffective presentations.
• Ability to be an active member of a team.
• Ability to beself-motivated and self-directed.

Summary of Duties

• Lead to ensure staff demonstrate the Department vision, mission, and values.
• Coach and mentor program staff.
• EnsureDepartment strategic goals are implemented intoprogram plans and day-to-day work.
• Serve as the tertiary contact for Community Health Services team.
• Create and monitor the planning, implementation and evaluation of annual program action plans and long-range plans.
• Supervise CHS Staff including approve & sign timesheets, approve leave, assure Department policy is followed, approve training requests.
• Conduct monthly staff 1:1 meetings, bi-annual assessments, and merit requests.
• Attend quarterly leadership training.
• Recruit,hire, and train new staff.

Other Relevant Information

The successful applicant selected for this position will maintain the majority of their current program duties and responsibilities if they are currently in Community Health Services. Time allocations will be adjusted to allow for time in the leadership duties associated with this position. This position is available for limited remote work options when approved by Service Area Lead. Wage is negotiable for consideration of years of direct experience.