Regional Health Programs Lead - IDD Impact & Outreach

Special Olympics Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Special Olympics Florida seeks a Regional Manager, Health- Area 8 in Fort Lauderdale to lead health and fitness programming for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will collaborate with community partners to expand Healthy Community initiatives across the region.

The role requires a public health background, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple programs, budgets, and reports. Travel and weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field; master's preferred.
• At least two years’ experience in health, non-profit, community outreach or related field.
• Excellent written and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and time management.
• Have own reliable transportation, valid FL driver’s license.
• Regular attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and grow the Healthy Community initiative in the region under the Health Director.
• Coordinate fitness, health, and wellness programs for individuals with IDD to improve health outcomes.
• Establish partnerships with adult day centers, schools, and recreation centers to offer HA programs.
• Create or oversee new health curricula and initiatives based on IDD needs.
• Monitor program performance, document outcomes and adjust programs accordingly.
• Deliver progress through monthly, quarterly, annual, and board reports.
• Manage budget and grant reporting for regional health programming.
• Collaborate with sports, community engagement, and development departments to deliver Special Olympics Florida’s mission.
• Recruit health professionals and volunteers to support HA activities across 8 disciplines.
• Procure and coordinate medical equipment and screening supplies; assist with HAS forms and data entry.

Skills

Public health

Communication

Time management

Presentation skills

Non-profit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health / related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Special Olympics Florida seeks a Regional Manager, Health- Area 8 in Fort Lauderdale to lead health and fitness programming for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will collaborate with community partners to expand Healthy Community initiatives across the region.

The role requires a public health background, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple programs, budgets, and reports. Travel and weekend hours may be required.