Health Programs Coordinator
County of Lake
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Job summary
County of Lake is seeking a Health Programs Coordinator to plan, develop, coordinate, and implement public health programs and outreach activities. The role includes supervising staff, coordinating services, and working with community partners to improve health outcomes.
The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of program coordination experience, including two years in a supervisory capacity, along with a California driver’s license.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, health education, psychology, sociology, education, or related field.
- Three years of full-time experience coordinating and managing health education services/programs, with at least two years in a supervisory role.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License.
- Substitution rules indicate related experience/education may substitute minimum qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, coordinate, and implement one or more assigned public health programs.
- Oversee and direct health services programs such as Child Health and Disability or Immunization programs.
- Ensure program goals and objectives are met and conduct needs assessments.
- Develop outreach and marketing materials to promote assigned programs.
- Gathers, evaluates, and completes quarterly, annual, and final reports.
- Collaborate with other agencies and stakeholders to advance program goals.
- Prepare presentations and provide guidance to communities and groups.
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Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or community health education, health science, psychology, sociology, education, or a closely related field.
AND
Three (3) years of full-time experience coordinating and managing health education services and/or health programs and functions, and at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.
General Recruitment Information
This is not exhaustive of all job responsibilities. For more details, please refer to the link provided below.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lakecountyca/classspecs
The information presented in job postings, job descriptions, or recruitment materials does not form a legally binding contract, either explicit or implicit. Benefits may differ among different employee groups. The details provided in these materials are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Prospective employees of the County of Lake must undergo the County's pre-employment medical review program upon receiving a conditional job offer before assuming their position with the County.
Applicants may substitute relevant experience and/or education at a 2 to 1 ratio to fulfill minimum qualifications. For further details, individuals should reach out to the Human Resources department.
Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at (707) 263-2213.
Under direct supervision, plans, develops, coordinates, and implements a variety specialized public health programs and public information programs; conducts classes, workshops, educational activities, and other outreach activities; monitors effectiveness of assigned programs; assists families, providers, the community, and other interested parties with health information related to assigned programs; and performs related duties as assigned.
This single journey level class is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and overseeing assigned public health programs. Incumbents have responsibility for the day-to-day activities and functions of their assigned programs, which may include, but is not limited to Child Health and Disability Program, Childhood Lead Prevention Program, Communicable Disease Case Management, Dental Disease Prevention, Emergency Preparedness, HIV/AIDS Drug Assistance Program, Immunization Assistance Program, Maternal Child Health Program, Targeted Case Management Program, and/or Tobacco Control Education and Prevention, SNAP Ed Nutrition Program, or other assigned health programs. Incumbents will be assigned programs based on the needs of the department.
Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory staff. Provides direct supervision to technical and administrative support staff, as assigned.
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and coordinates one or more assigned public health programs.
- Oversees and directs one or more specialized health services programs, which may include Child Health and Disability Program, Childhood Lead Prevention Program, Communicable Disease Case Management, Dental Disease Prevention, Emergency Preparedness, HIV/AIDS Drug Assistance Program, Immunization Assistance Program, Maternal Child Health Program, Targeted Case Management Program, and/or Tobacco Control Education and Prevention.
- Ensures that program goals and objectives are met.
- Oversees needs assessment activities and strategic planning.
- Develops outreach and marketing strategies, which includes the development and distribution of materials such as reports, pamphlets, exhibits, and news releases related to assigned programs.
- Assesses individual and community needs, including health education needs, related to assigned programs.
- Presents materials to groups, agencies, and individuals.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of health education components of assigned programs.
- Researches grants and develops proposals and completes project and grant evaluation requirements.
- Establishes and maintains liaisons between the Health Department and other public and private agencies, community organizations, professional groups, and other stakeholders.
- Provides consultation and guidance to individuals and community groups.
- Implements strategies to raise awareness of health issues, particularly those related to the assigned programs.
- Contacts community agencies and groups to promote assigned health programs.
- Develops, organizes, facilitates, and works with a variety of citizen advisory groups and/or coalitions.
- Plans and develops community events to promote assigned health programs.
- Prepares, coordinates, schedules, and conducts presentations before school groups, community organizations, youth groups, and other interested persons.
- Gathers, evaluates, and completes quarterly, annual, and final reports.
- Collaborates with surrounding counties and communities on issues related to assigned programs, health education, and/or other related functions.
- Participates in assessing community health needs and resources.
- Develops and monitors the budget for assigned function.
- Provides statistical analysis, surveys, and other services.
- Performs a variety of both routine and specialized clerical support work related to assigned programs.
- Depending on the needs of the department, County, and assigned programs, may collaborate and/or participate in emergency response operations of the County of Lake.
- May lead the work of staff on a project or day-to-day basis related to public health accreditation.
- May recommend policy and procedures related to assigned program(s), health education, and/or related functions.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Principles of program planning, development, and implementation.
- Goals, functions, and activities of assigned public health programs.
- Principles, methods, techniques, and materials of public health education and outreach.
- Functions, programs, and services of public and private agencies involved in health education and outreach activities.
- Public health statistical and survey methods.
- Effective methods and techniques for information dissemination.
- Effective methods and techniques for working and communicating with at risk youth and adults, or special populations.
- General goals and purpose of public health theories, services, and education and outreach programs.
- Community resources and demography.
- Budget development and fiscal controls.
- Principles, practices, and methods of health education and outreach.
- Laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations impacting assigned public health programs.
- Principles of grant development, administration, and reporting.
- Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Customer service principles and techniques.
- Written and oral communications skills.
- Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software applications) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation.
- Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction.
- Plan, develop, organize, and coordinate the services, functions, and activities of assigned public health programs.
- Develop health education and outreach programs for a variety of stakeholders.
- Oversee the development and administration of grants related to assigned public health programs.
- Read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Coordinate activities of various groups related to the assigned public health programs.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines.
- Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in community environments. There may be occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted workspaces; and heights more than five stories above ground level. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.
A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).
Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.
The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.
County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS). CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees. The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information.
- Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options.
- 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
- Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
- An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range.
County employees participate in Social Security.
SDI is available to some County employees.
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