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Position Number(s): 69100708

Openings: 1

Location(s): Helena

Job Status: Full-Time Permanent

Shift: Daytime

Date Posted: 4/24/2014

Closing Date: 5/8/2014

Department: Public Health and Human Services

Division: Public Health and Safety

Bureau: Family and Community Health

Union: non

Band/Grade: 07

State Application Required: Yes

Salary: $29.45 - $36.81

http://svc.mt.gov/statejobsearch/listingdetails.aspx?id=12775

Special Information:

The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is a supplemental nutrition program that helps families start out strong and stay that way. The Department of Public Health is searching for a Section Supervisor to lead the Department's WIC Program and the program's staff. If you are passionate about improving the health of others through nutrition and promoting healthy lifestyles, consider applying for this job. We are looking for employees committed to improving the health of Montana's people and communities.

Duties:

This position serves as a Section Supervisor and is responsible for:

Program Development

• Coordinates and conducts strategic planning to develop and establish plans that are aligned with the broader bureau and division goals and objectives.
• Establishes section goals, objectives and work plans to guide program and grand administration.
• Develops, writes and implements section and program policies, rules and regulations related to program/service delivery improvement including changes to administrative rules, and interpreting state and federal regulations.
• Evaluate the impact of programs on public health improvement/disease prevention efforts and determine areas for improvement.
• Ensure coordination with local and tribal health agencies, local health officials, and health professionals to meet program goals and objectives.
• Conduct research and analysis to evaluate information on successful program policies and procedures regarding program/service delivery improvement.
• Write grant applications to seek additional program funding through federal and other sources.

Program Operations

• Provide direction and oversight in the development, implementation and evaluation of program activities and interventions with public health.
• Oversee technical assistance and give direction to stakeholders in the development of systems and processes that will support public health service delivery at the local level.
• Administer section budget, policies, grants, contracts, information systems and related systems and activities to ensure efficient program operations, compliance with statutory responsibilities, related laws, and compliance with state, federal and national standards.
• Develop program budgets by reviewing allocations, recommendations from subordinates, project plans and objectives, and expenditures.
• Develops and Writes technical reports.

Staff Supervision

• Provides supervision to ensure decisions and actions are aligned with policies, laws, and best practices.
• Evaluates the performance of all positions directly supervised by completing performance evaluations, and providing corrective actions and discipline.
• This position supervises approximately ten FTE.  

Competencies:

Required for the first day of work:

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of public health program administration, research methodology and disease prevention and control.
• Knowledge of state and federal funding requirements, and grant, contract, and budget management.
• Knowledge of public health program planning, development and evaluation.
• Knowledge of personnel management.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including using spreadsheets, word processing, database, email, internet and other computer programs.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences, behavioral/social sciences or a closely related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience that includes program planning and administration.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Three years supervisory experience required, five years preferred.  
• Master's degree in public health or a related field is preferred.

Supplemental Questions:

Your answer to the supplement question must be specific regarding dates and employers.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a high-profile program at both Federal and State levels. Montana receives guidance from Federal, regional and Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) program partners. Participation on national and regional committees is essential to fully understand the breadth of the WIC program. Developing and maintaining relationships with Federal and State partners, contractors, retailers, and participants is essential to this position. Please provide an example of how you developed and maintained relationships with partners or stakeholders. Using this example, describe how you used these relationships to improve your program goals and objectives. 

Position Title: Administrative Coordinator (AC)

Reports To: Executive Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Type of Position: Part-time/Full-time Position

Hours of work are generally Monday through Thursday, 9am-5pm, and Friday, 9am-12pm, with 30 to 35 hours of work per week expected. Starting wage will be $11.00/hour. Health compensation and pension benefits available after completion of 3 month probationary period. Vacation and sick pay available after 6 months.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

Primary Role:

Performing a key role in the success and day-to-day operations of our office, the AC oversees administrative activities, manages information, communicates information throughout the office, and regularly uses computers and other office equipment to perform these duties.

* General Office Duties/Support

o Assist program coordinators with basic support such as data entry, filing, planning, client intake and empowerment, etc..

o Maintain basic office needs by tracking and ordering office supplies, initiating maintenance needs, etc.

o Answer telephones and greet office guests and visitors.

o Schedule appointments for client assistance and HIV testing.

o Manage correspondence and mail.

o Maintain office equipment in working order and schedule repairs as needed.

* Program Support

o Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA).

Assist the Client Services Coordinator with tasks such as: developing case plans,     organizing meetings, addressing housing concerns, intake, etc.

Assist with annual re-certification and housing inspection documentation.

Process rent portions and monthly rent notices/checks.

o Maintain required databases and client files, and compile reports as needed (Excel Data, HMIS, and Pathways).

o Attend trainings, meetings, and conference calls.

o Update assistance statistics and reports as requested.

o Maintain and track Client Pantry, Emergency Gift Card, Prescriptions, and Meals program supplies.

* Professionalism

o Maintain appropriate and consistent boundaries with all clients at all times.

o Participate openly in all staff and team meetings.

o Be self-reflective and aware of issues that may arise with projection, transference, and personal triggers that client interactions may bring forth.

o Be able to provide services for a diverse group of individuals without bias and/or judgment.

For more information or How to Apply, contact morgan@yapmt.org