Public Health Treatment Program Administrator

Delaware LLC; Delaware; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) in Delaware seeks a Public Health Treatment Program Administrator to coordinate, oversee and optimize statewide health programs. You will collaborate with program managers, lead division-wide initiatives, monitor performance measures, and support accreditation efforts.

You will work with the State Health Assessment (SHA) and State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP), reporting to the Principal Planner and guiding cross-program projects.

Qualifications

• Three years experience in health or human services work to assist individuals, families or communities.
• Six months experience in health or human services program administration, directing development and evaluation.
• Six months experience in developing policies and procedures.
• Six months experience in staff supervision including planning, assigning, reviewing and evaluating work.
• Knowledge of budget management and control within appropriations and revenue limits.

Responsibilities

• Develops and directs operations of statewide health program(s); supervises staff and forecasts resources and personnel needs.
• Plans, develops and implements proposals, policies, projects and activities to address unmet health needs.
• Coordinates public and private health services to reduce duplication and strengthen existing services.
• Designs and directs surveys to determine problems and unmet health needs; analyzes findings and makes recommendations.
• Develops program strategies and protocols including standards of care with health care providers.
• Assists in developing proposals for contractual services, operating agreements and grants; reviews bids and budgets.
• Trains, directs and supervises program staff on administrative and technical procedures.
• Develops in-service training activities for health professionals and partners.

Skills

Health/Human Services experience

Program administration

Policy development

Staff supervision

Budget management

Job description

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS
Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.
We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.
For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!

Summary Statement

Based in the Office of the Principal Planner, this position oversees and coordinates multiple programs, bringing program managers together to lead division-wide initiatives and cross-program projects. The role represents DPH on coalitions and workgroups, builds partnerships, monitors performance measures, analyzes data, and recommends improvements to leadership. It helps promote health outcomes and assists with accreditation efforts and supports the State Health Assessment (SHA) and State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP). The position reports to the Principal Planner and receives directions from the Senior Deputy Director.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Develops, manages and directs operations of statewide health program(s); supervises staff, identifies needs, forecasts resources and personnel requirements, conducts fiscal monitoring, recommends hiring and firing, develops management operational systems and information system.
• Plans, develops and implements new proposals, policies, projects and activities to address unmet health needs in program areas.
• Coordinates public and private health services to reduce duplication of services, strengthen existing services and address the needs of the community. Evaluates existing programs.
• Designs and directs surveys to determine problems and unmet health needs. Studies survey findings, analyzes information and makes recommendations.
• Develops program strategies and protocols including standards of care with other health care providers.
• Assists in developing proposals for contractual services, operating agreements, public and private grants. Reviews projects bids and proposals. Recommends funding. May draft operating budget.
• Trains, directs, supervises program staff on administrative and technical procedures.
• May develop and provide in-service training activities for health professionals, community organizations, state and federal agencies, industry and others.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Public Health Treatment Program Administrator

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Three years experience in health or human services work such as applying theories, principles, laws and practices of health or human services programs and services that assist with and improve life for individuals, families, or communities such as financial support, employment, unemployment, housing, health care, disease prevention, substance abuse, child protective services, physical/mental health treatment and prevention or rehabilitation.
• Six months experience in health or human services program administration such as overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of health or human services programs and services; planning and establishing short and long range program goals and objectives. Providing advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.
• Six months experience in developing policies and procedures.
• Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
• Knowledge of budget management and control which includes managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining, monitoring, projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources .
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.
Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com .
If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail] .
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.