Social Services Program Coordinator

Description

Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well‑being of all DeKalb County residents.

Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team! For more information about our agency please visit

T.O. Vinson Health Center

Clinical Services

Salary: $41,621.15 Annually / Pay Grade H / Job Code SSP
030

Under direct supervision, acts on Program Coordinator’s behalf promoting the importance of immunizations, including special promotional activities for CDC-recognized national campaigns, developing and monitoring responses to issues as delegated. Ensures that immunization assessments are conducted at all child cares, kindergarten, 7th grade and 11th grade programs in the public and private sectors in the district’s service area. Properly completes, and/or maintains necessary documentation, transactions, records, etc.

pertaining to programmatic needs. Coordinates and maintains school and childcare deadlines and associated records for Program Coordinator and other staff as assigned. Schedules appointments, meetings and events as instructed or according to established policies, procedures and guidelines. Conveys directives, assignments, instructions and other information from Program Coordinator to staff as directed. Keeps Program Coordinator or other appropriate staff adequately informed of problems, irregularities, issues and concerns pertaining to the Immunization Program.

Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED AND Four years of progressively complex office or administrative experience.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to applicants proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.): experience in budgeting, purchasing and inventory control are also preferred.

NOTE:

Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview.

Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason.

Employment with DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre‑employment requirements. Requirements for this position may be subject to:
Pre‑Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training opportunities
• Health insurance
• Employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)
• Deferred compensation
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation & sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Dental, vision, long‑term care, and life insurance

Standard Benefits For Part‑Time Employees – Part‑time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave.

DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Job Type: Full Time Salaried

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District 3‑5 County Position

Opening Date: 02/11/2026

Closing Date: 3/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern