Grant Supervisor - 2 Positions

Cuyahoga County Board of Health

2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Position: Grant Supervisor

Reports to: Deputy Director

Position to be filled: March 10, 2025

Starting Salary: $66,312 annually

Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m

Vaccine Policy: All new hires will need to meet COVID and Influenza vaccine requirements or request an exemption and submit a TB Baseline as outlined in the CCBH Vaccination Policy. Direct service employees will need to meet Hepatitis-B vaccine requirements or request an exemption as outlined in the CCBH Vaccination Policy.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in public health, public health administration, or related field.
Certification/Licensure based upon the required discipline.
Minimum of five years of public health experience, including experience as a Program Manager or equivalent. OR nine years of experience (with a HS Diploma/GED), OR seven years of experience (with an Associate’s degree) OR three years of experience (with a Master’s degree), OR one year of experience (with a Ph.D.).
Valid driver’s license and insurance at time of appointment
Strong ability to efficiently multi-task on a daily basis.
Strong relationship management and training development skills.
Strong customer service, verbal and written communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills, and effective presentation skills. Good interpersonal relationship skills including cultural sensitivity & competence.
Proficiency with use of PC hardware & basic software (i.e., Microsoft office), email, and office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, scanner, telephone, etc.). Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Proficiency with databases and data collection methodology.
Ability to use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Mathematical aptitude necessary to develop program budgets and monitor expenditures.
Ability to preserve confidentiality of program records.

Overdose Data to Action Program Focus (1 position):

Lead efforts to address overdose prevention, community stigma, harm reduction, and linkages to and retention in care services in Cuyahoga County.
Manage key program components of the CDC OD2A grant implementation, such as program design and implementation, program evaluation, grant reporting, budget monitoring and forecasting, and contracts management.
Work closely with overdose prevention partners and stakeholders to identify critical community needs (especially racial & ethnic disparities) and develop collective strategies to address them.
The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, be adept at managing multiple projects, and approach overdose prevention priorities with passion and enthusiasm, as well as an equity-focused mindset.

Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program Focus (1 position):

Manage the Emergency Preparedness and MRC grant, ensuring compliance with requirements.
Collaborate with partners at local, regional, and state levels to enhance emergency preparedness.
Lead planning, response, and recovery efforts for public health emergencies.
Integrate health equity principles into preparedness and response initiatives.
The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, be adept at managing multiple projects, and approach emergency preparedness priorities with passion and enthusiasm, as well as an equity-focused mindset.

General Responsibilities:

Provides direction and leadership to staff in providing programmatic services. Oversees assigned programs to ensure proper compliance with regulatory and funder requirements.
Develops, implements, and evaluates public health programs (including policies, procedures and protocols) by collecting, analyzing and interpreting program data. Leads the coordination and maintenance of programs to meet community needs, grant and regulatory requirements.
Develops/writes grant applications and related documents including needs assessments, program methodologies, staffing and funding requirements to be submitted to funding entities. Maintains required records and reporting to ensure that funding requirements are met. Reapplies for grants as necessary to maintain funding for public health programs.
Represents CCBH on state/national sub-committees. Participates in CCBH initiatives for program improvement and funding. Leads and/or provides oversight of the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of multisector partnerships of assigned programs.
Establishes and maintains internal and external relationships to facilitate program development & maintenance initiatives. Develops and executes promotional initiatives for assigned program(s).
Manages the performance of assigned staff and initiates the hiring, and progressive discipline process.
Prepares/revises budgets (projecting and justifying program needs for equipment, supplies, and staffing), monitors expenditures, and ensures program fiscal administration.
Develops and enhances positive community relations and collaborates with program funders, program participants, healthcare partners, local legislative representatives, and the general public on public health initiatives.
Monitors applications and/or databases to ensure completion of all data entry and required program reports.
Participates in professional development activities (i.e., trainings, conferences, etc.) to remain abreast of the most current public health issues. Maintains knowledge of local, state, and national public health programs and funding opportunities.
Provide leadership and direction in public health emergency activities.
Implements service area goals, policies, and procedures. Participates in quality assurance and improvement activities to foster a culture of quality improvement within the assigned service area and agency.
Serves as primary media contact for specific program inquiries.
Collaborates with internal and external partners on special projects as assigned.
May be required to operate agency-owned fleet vehicles at offsite service locations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Please complete the online application on our website, www.ccbh.net/jobs

All applicants are required to upload a resume and include a cover letter with their application.

Deadline to Apply: January 24, 2025

Bilingual Applicants Welcome

Employees hired for a position that is funded in whole or in part by a designated funding source may be laid off when the funding source is reduced or eliminated.

THIS AGENCY IS AN EQUAL PROVIDER OF SERVICES AND AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CIVIL RIGHTS ACT 1964

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All employees hired for a position must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

Benefits offered at CCBH (for employees working at least 40 hours per pay period/Bi-weekly):

Medical (full time employees responsible for 10% of premium)
Dental (full time employees responsible for 10% of premium)
Vision
Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
Deferred Compensation
FSA Health and Dependent Care
Tuition Reimbursement
Holidays (14 paid per year)
Vacation Time (13 paid days per year for new service PERS members*)
Sick Time (15 paid days per year*)
Personal Days (up to 3 paid per year)
Agency paid Life Insurance
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
Voluntary Critical Illness
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Free Parking Onsite
Remote work from home available up to two days per week with approval after the completion of a minimum of 60 days of employment.
Alternate work schedule or changes in work schedule available after initial training period with approval. Core work hours of 10am to 2pm required of all staff.

*Benefit is prorated based on start date

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