Position Number(s): 69107727

Openings:               1

Location(s):            Helena

Job Status:             Full-Time Permanent

Shift:                     Daytime

Date Posted:           7/2/2014

Closing Date:           Open until filled

Department:            Public Health and Human Services

Division:                 Public Health and Safety

Bureau:                  Family and Community Health

Union:                    MNA

Band/Grade:            7

State Application Required: Yes

Salary:                  $29.42 - $36.78

Salary Unit:            Hourly

*Applications must be received by Midnight Mountain Time on the closing date.

 

Listing Number:13348-14B7
 

 

For more information contact:

 

State Agency:

Public Health and Human Services

Human Resources P.O. Box 4210

Helena, MT 59604

Phone:(406)444-3136

Fax:(406)444-0262

TTY:(406)444-2590

E-mail:hhsea@mt.gov

 

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Local Montana Job Service Workforce

 

Duties:

1) Provides leadership and oversight for activities directed toward reproductive health assessment, policy development, and quality assurance for the family planning public health care providers in Montana.

• Provides consultation and technical assistance in the planning, program design and evaluation of public reproductive health services.
• Oversees all medical/nursing policies and practices related to the program, including quality assurance and cost effectiveness.

2) Provides primary care medical/nursing direction and oversight to public health reproductive services consistent with state of the art medical, nursing, and public health practice to help assure the optimum reproductive health of Montanans.

• Develops and assures implementation of state policies, guidelines, and criteria concerning reproductive health care delivery provided by statewide family planning programs; assures conformity with federal, regional, and state laws and regulations.
• Provides technical direction and consultation to clinical personnel, including physicians, medical directors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and related personnel at statewide family planning sites.
• Evaluates primary care medical/nursing standards of practice as it relates to federal and state laws, and rules and grant guidelines and according to standards developed by professional associations such as the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) and Association of Women's Health, Obstetrical and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN).
• Evaluates public reproductive health care programs and services for quality, compliance to federal state and local laws and guidelines, cost effectiveness, and state of the art care. Recommends corrective action and monitors progress.
• Analyzes data to determine the need for medical/nursing policy and procedure changes.

3) Grant development and monitoring.

 

Competencies:

Ability to

• evaluate clinical standards of practice through quality assurance measures;
• ability to demonstrate current clinical techniques,
• analyze data and identify needed policy changes for program services and clinical practices;
• employ research techniques as needed;
• develop, implement and evaluate plans for health care delivery systems;
• work collaboratively with other state programs, local health departments and community members;
• communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• ability to accept and utilize administrative direction,
• observe and evaluate clinicians in family planning clinics and make recommendations to enhance quality of care.

Skills in

• communication, both verbally and in writing;
• listening, negotiation and public relations to represent the program in communicating complex, critical or controversial issues to contractors, medical providers, and other Department staff;
• contract implementation;
• group facilitation to create and develop policies, goals and objectives for short and long term planning;
• the use of personal computer including word processing, spreadsheet and e-mail applications.

 

Education/Experience:

Thorough knowledge of

• current women's and men's reproductive health within a public health arena;
• the roles and responsibilities of medical directors, advanced practice registered nurses (nurse practitioners, nurse midwives) physician assistants and related personnel in family planning agencies.
• working knowledge of federal and state legislation affecting reproductive health care and public health. Knowledge of Title X regulations is preferred.

 

A bachelor's degree of nursing in science or arts is required. This position must be currently licensed or eligible for licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse or nurse midwife in the state of Montana. Three to four years clinical and administrative work experience.

Preferred: Experience as a clinician in women's reproductive health care. Experience in a federally funded Title X Family Planning clinic.

  

Outreach Educator - Missoula - 40 hours

Posted July 18, 2014

 

For more than 40 years, Planned Parenthood of Montana (PPMT) has worked in our state to make sure all people have the information and means to make free and responsible decisions about their families and their futures. Planned Parenthood operates 5 health centers across our region, providing medical services, advocacy, and education to over 17,000 men, women and teens each year. We are searching for an enthusiastic, talented and experienced employee to join our team.

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Education and the direct supervision of the Lead Educator, the Outreach Educator:

• Focuses on presenting and supervising others who present educational programs for teens and young adults, particularly those at higher risk, and for parents and professionals
• Coordinates, supervises, implements and maintains reporting for community sexuality and health education program for youth, parents, professionals and other adults in the community or designated geographic area
• Advocates and serves as a liaison with schools and other human service agencies for sexuality and health education programs
• Develops new community contacts and maintains existing programs, including our volunteers
• Expands community educational offerings by developing new programs under the direction of the Director of Education
• Performs other related duties to support affiliate operations

 

-Apply online at www.plannedparenthood.org/montana-

 

 

Planned Parenthood of Montana (PPMT) is committed to hiring and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that leverages the skills and talents of all employees in our organization, regardless of race, gender, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability or socioeconomic status. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EOE

 

Listing Number:13424-14C5

Position Number(s): 69131021

Openings: 1

Location(s): Helena

Job Status: Full-Time Permanent

Shift: Daytime

Date Posted: 7/16/2014

Closing Date: 7/30/2014

Department: Public Health and Human Services

Division: Public Health and Safety

Bureau: Family and Community Health

Union: MPEA

Band/Grade: 6

State Application Required: Yes

Salary: $18.67 - $23.35

Salary Unit: Hourly

 

For more information contact:

 

State Agency:

Public Health and Human Services

Human Resources P.O. Box 4210

Helena, MT 59604

Phone:(406)444-3136

Fax:(406)444-0262

TTY:(406)444-2590

E-mail:hhsea@mt.gov

 

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Local Montana Job Service Workforce

 

Duties:

 

The Health Program Representative develops and administers statewide and local public health programs in response to state needs and federal grant solicitations. This position functions as a lead worker for the Newborn Hearing Screening program.

 

A. Program Administration

 

• Develops and administers statewide public health programs in response to state needs and federal grant solicitations.
• Develops and monitors program core activity work plans.
• Develops and establishes health program policies, procedures, standards and evaluation components for these programs.
• Develops health program plans and operational models to secure resources to meet community health needs and funding requirements.
• Coordinates statewide planning and partnership groups. Provides guidance on issues for program improvement.
• Develops cooperative agreements and grants.
• Develops and manages health surveillance and data collection systems to track, analyze and integrate health-related data into ongoing education, promotion, disease prevention and quality improvement programs.
• Coordinates and oversees Requests for Proposal (RFP) processes to solicit eligible contractors for program delivery for the public health programs.
• Develops and manages program contracts and contractors.
• Develops and manages programmatic budgets and fiscal resources.

 

B. Outreach, Training, Program Support

• Assesses ongoing program activities to identify items such as new requirements, client needs, and identify training needs.
• Plans and coordinates conferences and presentations to provide education, outreach and networking opportunities.
• Develops and delivers presentations, outreach materials, may develop websites, manuals or other program contents.
• Responds to inquiries concerning public health programs.

 

C. Functions as a lead worker providing direction and training to program staff.

 

D. Other duties as assigned

 

Competencies:

Required for the first day of work:

 

* Knowledge of public health education including disease prevention and control.

* Skill in researching and developing health training materials and program content.

* Skill in evaluating health programs.

* Skill in public speaking.

* Skill in writing technical reports or grants.

* Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.

* Ability to provide effective and professional customer service.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Work is performed in a typical office environment with keyboarding responsibilities. Occasional overnight travel maybe required.

 

Education/Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in health science, health education, behavioral or social science, or a related degree.

* Two years of job related experience in health programming or health education, with a preference on health care workforce development.

* Experience with data collection and analysis, such as Query Path

* Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

* Master's degree in public health or a related field is preferred

Violent Crime and Trafficking Course

 

The Department of Justice and Avera Violent Crime and Human Trafficking Conference Conference has been specifically designed to highlight standards of compassionate care for victims of crime, including human trafficking and sexual assault, and promote coordination of that care among providers, advocates, policy makers, and law enforcement.

 

Sioux Falls, SD (one day conference offered on the following dates)

August 12 8:00-5:00

August 13 8:00-5:00

August 14 8:00-5:00

 

INTENDED AUDIENCE Physicians, mid-level practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, social workers, counselors, administrators, law enforcement, advocates, policy makers, and community members.