Community Health Supervisor

District Health Department #10; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Days Off (PDO)

Dental and Vision

MERS Retirement Plan

Professional Development opportunities

Job summary

District Health Department #10 in Michigan is seeking a dedicated supervisor to oversee multiple chronic disease prevention and community health programs across several counties. You will supervise staff, review performance, and ensure high standards of service delivery.

Responsibilities include planning, evaluating program outcomes, coordinating with local and state agencies, and guiding staff through complex public health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health education, or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Three years directly related and progressively more responsible experience.
• Ability to supervise, plan, coordinate and implement effective program services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and review staff providing public health services.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate program outcomes.
• Coordinate and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Liaise with local, state and federal agencies to implement program requirements.
• Manage scheduling, time sheets and staff discipline per policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Public health knowledge

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

• Base Pay $34.58 - $43.81 / Hour
• Job Category community health, supervisor
• Industry public health, community health
• Employee Type Regular Exempt FT
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 20%
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Name Christy Rivette
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Responsible for supervision of multiple chronic disease prevention/community health programs across multiple counties; supervises and reviews staff providing public health services to various publics and communities. Applies critical thinking and decision-making skills to resolve complex issues. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates program outcomes.

• Supervises assigned employees, and monitors work to ensure standards for accuracy, timeliness, productivity and compliance are accomplished. Initiates corrective actions as necessary to ensure team and individual results and performance meet expectations.
• Assists and directs staff with caseload management, productivity and management of individual services. Provides advice and guidance in resolving complex questions or issues.
• Recommends recruiting, hiring, evaluating, scheduling, and disciplining assigned employees in accordance with established policies. Consults with Director on issues related to discipline and/or unsatisfactory performance.
• Establishes and/or enforces work schedules and approves time off for assigned employees ensuring adequate coverage and uninterrupted service. Reviews and approves time sheets.
• Participates in planning, developing, monitoring and evaluating division programs, policies, and budgets. Provides regular reports to Director and administration on results achieved and progress on assigned projects.
• Serves as a liaison with local, state and/or federal agencies to effectively implement program requirements. May represent agency at community, county, regional or state meetings.
• Ensures effective documentation of program services and results; collects, analyzes and evaluates data to determine changes in service delivery.
• Coordinates and participates in quality improvement activities for areas of responsibility, and ensures established national and state accreditation standards and measures are met.
• Oversees scheduling of students and/or interns, and facilitates orientation.
• Provides direct service as needed.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs all other duties as assigned or in response to emergencies, workload or staffing
  shortages.
• Participates in efforts to develop and promote program and agency services in conjunction with
  marketing team.
• Maintains up-to-date vaccines including flu (influenza,) in accordance with CDC guidelines:
  Recommended Vaccines for Healthcare Workers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health education, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of organization and operation of public health and health promotion programs; and ability to supervise, plan, coordinate and implement effective program services as acquired through three years directly related and progressively more responsible experience.
• Demonstrated success and skills in leadership, team building and mentoring; and ability to resolve areas of conflict and lead and coordinate activities of others.
• Analytical abilities to evaluate and analyze outcomes and results, and develop and implement appropriate improvements or corrective actions.
• Communication skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, administration, clients and community partners.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations.
• Reliable transportation with current driver’s license and certificate of insurance to travel to other locations for work, training or meetings.

Summary

Why work here?

As local public health, we protect and promote the highest level of health possible for the communities we serve. Our positive work culture is strengthened by our commitment to making all employees feel valued and respected.

Our values:

• Integrity
• Service Oriented
• Health Equity
• Communication
• Community Engagement

What we offer:

• Family-first company culture
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Days Off (PDO)
• Personal Days
• Competitive Insurance – 3 options to choose from
• Dental and Vision
• MERS Retirement Plan
• Professional Development opportunities
• Employer Paid Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Weeks 5-12 50% paid Maternity/Paternity leave