Program Administrator

HEALTH CARE ENTERPRISES; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Aahealth’s Behavioral Health division in Brooklyn Park seeks an experienced manager to lead Circles of Care, the maternal support component of ENOUGH. You will provide leadership, coordinate operations, supervise staff, and build referral pathways with schools, clinics, and community groups.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in a related field and 3–5 years of program administration; knowledge of local needs and health services; an equity-focused approach to improving access, outcomes, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, public health, social work, healthcare administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years in health/human services program administration or community health coordination.
• Familiarity with Brooklyn Park, MD and northern Anne Arundel County community dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, oversight and program coordination for Circles of Care.
• Translate grant requirements and priorities into effective procedures.
• Supervise the Maternal Peer Support Coordinator and coordinate partnerships.
• Oversee program performance, data collection and quality outcomes.

Skills

Health program administration

Community health initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, public health, social work, healthcare administration, human services, public administration or related field

Job description

Bureau: Behavioral Health | Adolescent and Family Services

Full-Time County Contractual

Open to all qualified candidates.

Hours: 40 hours per week

Benefits: Participation in the County’s group health plan including prescription, dental, and optical, paid holidays and sick leave. Optional deferred compensation program at employee's own expense.

Job Description

Nature of Work:

Provide leadership, operational oversight and program coordination for Circles of Care, the Department of Health’s maternal support component of the Brooklyn Park ENOUGH (Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments, and Households) Initiative. Translate grant requirements, the Brooklyn Park Neighborhood Action Plan, resident priorities, and program goals into effective implementation strategies and operating procedures. Supervise the Maternal Peer Support Coordinator; coordinate multidisciplinary partnerships and referral pathways; oversee program performance and data collection; and use resident input and performance information to improve access, quality, and outcomes. As part of the ENOUGH Act’s place-based, community-centered framework, the candidate must possess a strong working knowledge of Brooklyn Park’s needs, local culture and community systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, public health, social work, healthcare administration, human services, public administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

A minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in health/human services program administration or community health initiative coordination. Familiarity with Brooklyn Park, MD and a strong understanding of northern Anne Arundel County community dynamics, local social service networks, public school community resources, and the lived experiences of Brooklyn Park residents.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications:

Strong operational understanding of prenatal and postpartum care coordination, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), maternal substance use disorders, and infant health resources. Knowledge of how economic instability, housing insecurity, food access, and racial disparities impact maternal health outcomes in high-need communities like Brooklyn Park. Familiarity with local maternal care providers, community health centers, hospital systems, and maternal-infant health task forces.

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