Human Srvs Program Supervisor

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office environment

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department for Public Health, seeks a Human Services Program Supervisor to lead the Disease Management Section. The role oversees asthma, diabetes prevention, and heart disease programs, guiding a high-functioning team with clinical knowledge to improve Kentuckians' health outcomes.

The position emphasizes data-driven program implementation, grant coordination, and collaboration with CHFS and external partners to advance public health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for entry to the role.
• Four years of professional experience in human services administration.
• A master's degree may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs budgetary, contract, and personnel activities for the Section.
• Collaborates on policies with managers and program leaders.
• Provides staff supervision and monitoring through reports and meetings.
• Represents the Section in leadership and stakeholder meetings.
• Reviews policy impact on program operations.
• Provides clinical and technical support to supervisors and staff.
• Evaluates employee performance and manages schedules.
• Prepares grant reports and maintains required records.
• Interprets and enforces rules and policies.

Skills

RN experience

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Microsoft Office

Budget & grant writing

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitution for experience

Job description

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Reference

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Human Srvs Program Supervisor

Pay Grade

16

Salary

$52,283.52 - $78,425.28 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Public Health

Location

275 E Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute but may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The Division of Prevention and Quality Improvement, Chronic Disease Prevention Branch, Disease Management Section seeks a highly motivated, skilled, self-starter who is passionate about impacting Kentuckians' lives.The Disease Management Section seeks a Human Services Program Supervisor who can provide clinical knowledgeand expertise to support the Asthma Management, Diabetes Prevention, and Heart Disease and Stroke Preventionprograms. This position will serve as a leader who motivates, supports, and encourages this high-functioningteam that addresses diseases that impact citizens across our state.

The Disease Management Section combines federal grant funding resources with state funding in collaboration with the Cabinet for Health andFamily Services, private, and public stakeholders to implement data-driven, scientifically founded programs and resources.

Responsibilities

• Performs as an essential team member to the department, division, and branch, responsible for budgetary, contract, and personnel activities on behalf of the Section.
• Collaborates with the Branch Manager and Program Leaders on policies related to the function of the Disease Management Section programs.
• Provides overall staff management, including supervision and monitoring of program status through reports, staff meetings, and onsite visits.
• Represents the Section in leadership meetings and meetings with stakeholders.
• Reviews relative state and federal policy and may be asked to evaluate the impact of policy on programs within the section.
• Provides clinical and technical assistance to supervisors, employees, and contract program managers and staff.
• Evaluates the performance of employees, oversees work schedules, and ensures efficient and effective operations.
• Requests and oversees the preparation of grant and statutory reports, annual or biannual, by specialrequest and the maintenance of required records.
• Interprets and enforces rules and policies.

Skills and abilities

• Experience as a Registered Nurse dealing with chronic diseases or related morbidities.
• Be an organized worker who communicates effectively in written and oral situations.
• Be a self-starter and able to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related programs.
• Budget development, budget management, and grant writing skills are a plus.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.

Verification and Compliance

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federalgovernment with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. CHFS willonly use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Departmentof Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Four years of professional experience in the administration of human services programs, emergency management services, emergency medical technician, paramedic, or related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

A master's degree in social work, health administration, labor relations, public or business administration or related field will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

Administrative or business experience, or professional, subprofessional, or clerical work in a human services area, emergency management services, emergency medical technician, paramedic, or related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):

NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title typically perform duties in an office setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Elizabeth Anderson-Hoagland at [e-mail] or 502-564-5905.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D