Public Health Treatment Program Administrator

Deldot; Smyrna (DE); On-site; AUD 100,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) in Delaware seeks a Public Health Treatment Program Administrator to oversee statewide health programs, supervise staff, and coordinate cross‑program initiatives. The role engages with coalitions, analyzes performance data, and supports SHA/SHIP accreditation efforts.

The position requires multiyear health or human services experience, budget management skills, and the ability to develop policies.

Qualifications

• Three years' health or human services experience in programs and services improving lives.
• Six months experience in health or human services program administration.
• Six months experience in developing policies and procedures.
• Six months experience in staff supervision.
• Knowledge of budget management and control.

Responsibilities

• Directs statewide health program operations and supervises staff.
• Plans and implements proposals, policies, projects to address health needs.
• Coordinates public and private health services to reduce duplication.
• Designs surveys to determine problems and unmet health needs.
• Develops program strategies and protocols with other providers.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program administration

Policy development

Budget management

Health/human services experience

Job description

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.

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.

Public Health Treatment Program Administrator • Sunnyside Rd, Smyrna, DE