This position is responsible for FDOH Nassau Healthy Start Program Management.
The Program Manager's dual roles include planning, monitoring, evaluation, and supervision of direct staff that provide ongoing intensive services to at-risk families in Nassau County.
This includes assuring services are designed to best meet the trends and needs of the community as it relates to infant death, fetal death, teen pregnancy, and low birth weight births.
This position also is responsible for planning and management of program budget.
Additional duties added include grant writing to obtain new funding to expand services.
Supervision is directed at ensuring risk appropriate care for clients, assuring quality services and protecting the integrity and respect of the families we serve.
Management of staff – facilitation of regular staff meetings, to include training, team building, and case review.
Clinical consultation and counseling services provided to families who are high risk.
Attendance at local community meetings which relate to Healthy Start population, community agency networking.
Promotion of client access to outside resources and community collaboration.
Plan and coordinate training sessions for staff on maternal and child health issues.
Responsible for monthly, quarterly and the annual report to the Healthy Start Coalition.
Maintains adherence to the Florida Department of Health Healthy Start Standards and Guidelines.
Evaluation of services monthly
to include random chart reviews and random phone surveys to assure quality and accuracy in service delivery.
Requirements
Must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with the major course of study in social services, nursing, community/public health or related studies
Must have two years or more of supervisory, management, or leadership experience
Must have at least two years of community-related work experience
Requires travel in various clinic locations and other community partners in Nassau County throughout the day
This position requires a willingness to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours in the event of an emergency.
Valid Driver’s License
Must be able to bend, squat, or stand for prolonged time, and lift items up to 35 pounds.
Benefits
Annual and Sick Leave benefits
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions