Community Services Program Manager

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plans (IPERS, RIC)

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance and long-term-disabilty

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

State of Iowa seeks a Community Services Program Manager for Thrive Iowa to join the Division of Family Well-Being & Protection. You will assess, plan, and implement the Thrive Iowa Initiative, coordinating with the Community Services Bureau to connect families with resources and improve outcomes.

The role requires teamwork, data analysis, contract oversight, and effective communication. Some evenings and flexible scheduling may occur, with potential telework options in Polk County.

Qualifications

• Graduation with major coursework in nursing, a human services or health-oriented field, or education, or nutrition and three years of professional experience in these areas.
• Masters degree in nursing, public health or science, a human services or health-oriented field, or education, may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• Certification as a paramedic and the equivalent of three years of full-time experience as a paramedic.
• An equivalent or combination of the required education and experience totaling seven years will be qualifying.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to assess, plan, and implement the Thrive Iowa initiative in the Community Services Bureau.
• Analyze information including laws, rules, regulations, and research related to community development and public health approaches.
• Provide oversight of partnerships and contracts for new and established programs.
• Plan data collection strategies to depict program effectiveness.
• Implement program reporting and monitoring procedures.
• Review performance data to measure productivity and identify improvement areas.
• Support Thrive Iowa sites to ensure success.
• Produce narratives depicting customer experience and engagement with Community Services Bureau programs

Job description

Job Description

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Family Well-Being & Protection (FWB&P), Bureau of Early Intervention and Support is seeking a Community Services Program Manager for Thrive Iowa (Community Health Consultant) to join our team!

This position will work as part of a team to assess, plan, and implement the Thrive Iowa Initiative in the Community Services Bureau within the Early Intervention and Support subdivision. These primary prevention programs aim to connect individuals and families with community resources, meeting their needs, and promoting positive outcomes.

This is a full-time opportunity, Monday – Friday with typical hours being from 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM however, flexibility in schedule is allowed with supervisory approval. Extra work may be required based on business need and position will require working some evenings.

This position will be domiciled (work location) in Polk County. Telework may be an option for this position if requested by the employee and approved by management.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Work as part of a team tasked with supporting children, youth, and families and their communities.
• Analyze a variety of information (e.g. state and federal laws, rules, regulations, gray literature and research), including trends, best practices, and emerging issues related to community development, family support, economic and concrete goods, and public health approaches.
• Work independently and with internal and external stakeholders to identify programs that enhance outcomes for children and families.
• Build supportive networks that enable access to community resources and services while also augmenting the capacity to collectively act using a support-first mindset.
• Provide oversight of partnerships and contracts for new and established programs.
• Plan data collection strategies to depict the effectiveness of Community Services Bureau programs.
• Implement program reporting and monitoring procedures.
• Review relevant performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement, and identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
• Support Thrive Iowa sites to ensure success.
• Provide effective data analysis for a variety of needs, including:
  • Needs Assessments:
  • Complete qualitative and quantitative assessments to better understand the needs of Iowans.
  • Program Outcomes
  • Public and Internal data sources
  • Produce narratives depicting customer experience and engagement with Community Services Bureau programs
  • Present data to a variety of stakeholders

The Following Experience/skills Are Preferred

• Critical thinking skills and plan development
• Customer service including de-escalation of conflictual or adversarial situations
• Excellent oral and written communication and report composition
• Teamwork, collaboration, and consultation
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Preference will be given for education or experience which correlates directly with the requirements and duties of the position.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

Background Checks

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

All work performed on behalf of Iowa Health and Human Services must occur in the State of Iowa.

Selectives

535 Public Health

6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both related to improving, maintaining, and protecting the general condition of health within society, either on a personal, institutional, organizational, or community basis. Experience may be gained from direct provision of health care or from other ancillary programs and support mechanisms such as government public health departments.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in nursing, a human services or health-oriented field, or education, or nutrition and three years of professional experience in these areas;

OR

Masters degree in nursing, public health or science, a human services or health-oriented field, or education, may be substituted for one year of the required experience;

OR

certification as a paramedic and the equivalent of three years of full-time experience as a paramedic;

OR

an equivalent or combination of the required education and experience, totaling seven years, will be qualifying.

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