Health Services Supervisor, Family Support Services; Reopened

Summary ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Deschutes County Health Services supports over 400 staff in Behavioral and Public Health programs working to promote and protect the health and safety of the community in a broad variety of community-based settings.

This position is part of Public Health service area, which works to keep people healthy and safe by striving to improve and protect the health of people in Deschutes County. This work includes: disease prevention, surveillance and control; food and consumer safety; assuring clean and safe drinking water; ensuring access to essential health services; providing education about healthy lifestyles; implementing strategies to reduce and prevent high-risk behaviors among youth;

and responding to pandemics and emerging threats, outbreaks and other events.

We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,200 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.

Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

Deschutes County Health Services, Public Health Division is seeking a qualified and motivated Health Services Supervisor to lead the Family Support Services team that includes perinatal and young family direct services. Duties include but are not limited to, program planning, budgeting, program implementation, monitoring and coordinating, program evaluation, and potential direct service opportunities. Current state-level programs under the direction of this supervisor include Babies First, CaCoon, and Family Connects Oregon.

The supervisor will assess services assigned and monitor compliance with program assurances tied to state and federal operational guidelines. The supervisor will also monitor financial and operational performance of programs in collaboration with the Program Manager. A strong commitment to fostering a learning environment for nurses and other staff, and using data to inform program level decisions is key. Success of the team is largely dependent on strong, relationship-based supervision.

This position functions as a key component of the department's leadership team. The supervisor will report to the Clinical & Families Services Program Manager. This position requires collaboration with other Public Health Program Managers and Supervisors, Health Services compliance, billing, and fiscal and business intelligence staff, Oregon Health Authority state program staff and a multitude of community partners.

The supervisor will need to possess effective interpersonal, technical, and project management skills and an understanding of reflective supervision practices. The supervisor will provide annual written evaluations and schedule regular one-on-one supervision for approximately 14 staff. This is a Monday through Friday, onsite position.

• Program planning, budgeting, monitoring, coordination, evaluation, and supervising staff and direct service delivery.
• Assess services assigned and monitor compliance with program assurances tied to state and federal operational guidelines.
• Monitor financial and operational performance of programs in collaboration with department management.

• Supervision expertise to include program monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong facilitation and collaboration skills.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to respond to personnel and programmatic issues.
• Independent judgment and problem solving skills.
• Organizational and strategic planning skills.
• Principles and practices of nursing techniques.
• Community health law, administrative rules, policies and procedures of state and federal regulations.
• Professional knowledge of management and administrative practices of community and/or public health.

• Supervise and direct the work of professional and para-professional staff to implement program services.
• Organize, lead, analyze and execute the effective delivery of the program and projects assigned.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, clients and their families, other agencies and the community at all times.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Work well with others, motivate and inspire others to work well in a team.
• Maintain accurate medical records, and create clear and concise reports.
• Motivate and inspire others to work well in a team environment.
• Respond rapidly to a situation and think critically and independently.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with state and federal regulations, guidelines, and policies…