Leadership for Healthy People and Communities

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01/17/2024

Director of Community Health

Portage County Combined General Health District

Division:                      Community Health Division

Classification:              Full Time; Exempt; Unclassified – 180 days probationary period.

Work Schedule:           Monday – Friday 8am- 4:30pm: May require some weekend and evening work.

Salary Range:              $35.00-$43.00 per hour. Commensurate with experience.

Reports To:                 Health Commissioner 

Are you passionate about public health and making a difference in your community? The Portage County Combined General Health District is excited to announce an immediate opening for the position of Director of Community Health. If you're seeking a fulfilling career with work-life balance, professional growth and the opportunity to positively impact community health, then we want to hear from you!

The Portage County Health District’s Mission is to promote public health, prevent disease, and protect the environment, utilizing leadership and partnership to empower individuals and communities to achieve optimal health.

Portage County Combined General Health District benefits:

• Schedules to support a work/life balance.
• Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, an employee assistance program and more!
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability options are also offered.
• Vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays.
• OPERS retirement system. The employee contributes 10% of their salary and PCHD contributes 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
• Employee Wellness Programs.
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
• A chance to contribute to community health and well-being!

Job Description:         

• Plan, develop and implement community health jurisdiction activities. Develop and present community health programs throughout the health district.
• Lead and supervise community health division; provide ongoing support, guidance, and training to team members.
• Provide leadership in the implementation of the community health division and expansion of resources to the community.
• Evaluate and monitor community health programs, activities, and success. Identify opportunities for improvement and develop program goals.
• Provides guidance or functions as agency public information officer and training coordinator.
• Assist with planning/development/implementation/oversight CHA, CHIP, Performance Management, Workforce Development, Quality Improvement, and the Strategic Plan
• Coordinate all public health accreditation activities with the Accreditation Coordinator within the agency and with the Public Health Accreditation Board.
• Manage and track division budget. Write and assess grants, manage grants, conduct financial and programmatic tracking and reporting, communicate with funding sources, complete documentation, and oversee/monitor all related projects/activities.
• Directly responsible for oversight of emergency preparedness activities, including but not limited to: plans, policies and procedures related to public health emergency response.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the PCHD policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, recommending, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; reward and discipline of employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Participates in necessary public health team emergency preparedness training and exercises.
• Other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Organizational Duties:

• Participate in quality improvement team projects and quality improvement training initiatives as applicable/ required and incorporate the principles of quality improvement into daily work activities.
• Participates in public health emergency activities as needed.
• Incident Command System/National Incident Management System training.
• Attend and participate in agency training, events, and activities.
• Gathers and organizes documents to satisfy public records requests or other reporting obligations.
• Implement performance management and evidenced-based practice evaluations of mandated and non-mandated programs.
• Provide and support opportunities for reporting staff to participate in quality improvement team projects and quality improvement training initiatives and ensure incorporation of the principles of quality improvement into their daily work activities.

Qualifications:

• Staff management and supervision experience preferred.
• Master’s degree related to community health and health promotion or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• CHES preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task.
• Experience with grants, budgets, public speaking, and presentations.
• Performance management, evidenced-based practices, and quality improvement experience preferred.
• Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel.
• Ability to facilitate large and small groups.
• Experience as a community liaison building positive relationships.
• Familiarity with PHAB standards and measures as well as the Council on Linkages Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

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. 

Pre-Employment Testing Requirements: 

Criminal Background Check and Pre-employment Drug Testing

Work Environment:   

General office setting in the Health District facility requiring sedentary to light work which may include sitting, walking, climbing, reaching, standing, talking, and listening with occasional exposure to adverse environmental conditions.  The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and other office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Apply:

If you are ready to take on a leadership role that combines your passion for community health with professional development and work-life balance, then look no further. Join our dedicated and mission-driven team at the Portage County Combined General Health District.

Interested applicants should submit the following:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. PCHD Employment Application

 Deadline for Applying: Open until filled.

All applicants offered positions with PCHD must submit to and pass a background check and drug screen before beginning work. Applicants with disabilities may contact Sarah Meduri, Director of Personnel and Administrative Services at Smeduri@portagehealth.net or 330-296-9919 ext. 109 to request and arrange accommodations.

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