Program Coordinator: MAA, NorCAP, OPIA - DHHS Public Health

Program Coordinator - MAA, NorCAP, OPIA

Department of Health & Human Services
- Public Health

NorCAP:
The Healthy Communities & WIC Division, located within the DHHS-Public Health Branch, houses a wide variety of health promotion and chronic disease and injury prevention programs. The goal of Public Health is to protect and improve the health of all people in our community, especially the most marginalized and underserved populations. The majority of the division’s programs are grant funded.

OPIA & MAA:
The Public Health Support Services Division, located within the DHHS-Public Health Branch, houses a variety of programs which provide support across the entire branch. The division includes Public Health Accreditation, Emergency Preparedness, Vital Statistics, Health Equity, and other related programs. The goal of Public Health is to protect and improve the health of all people in our community, especially the most marginalized and underserved populations.

• NorCAP Program Coordinator
  • Experience working with underserved communities
  • Knowledge of harm reduction principles and disease prevention
  • Experience with regulatory systems and laws
  • Experience supervising multiple people and managing multiple programs
• OPIA Program Coordinator
  • Experience working on community-wide initiatives such as the Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan
  • Knowledge of community engagement principles, including successful coalition facilitation
  • Supervisorial experience preferred
• MAA Program Coordinator
  • Experience developing and implementing a new program
  • Strong fiscal background preferred
  • Knowledge of working with varied program and diverse backgrounds

A typical work schedule for these positions is Monday
- Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM.

These positions are located at 908 7th Street, Eureka, CA and 529 I St., Eureka, CA 95501.

Under direction, plans, develops and implements a specialized program; prepares and monitors program budget and requests for funding; performs related work as assigned.

• Plans, develops and administers program policies and procedures.
• Identifies sources of program funding; prepares grant applications; works with foundations and local funding sources to secure funding.
• Develops annual and multi-year plans and budgets for assigned program(s).
• Reviews and interprets legislation, codes and regulations and ensures program compliance.
• Conforms with administrative requirements to obtain and administer funding; administers and approves expenditure of funds; identifies necessary resources and prepares annual plans.
• Participates in the hiring of assigned staff, recommending selection for management approval.
• Trains staff in program and County policies and procedures; schedules work and approves leaves.
• Evaluates employee performance, counsels employees and effectively recommends disciplinary action and other personnel decisions.
• Works with a variety of community organizations and individuals to arrange and coordinate services and solicit support.
• Confers with managers and staff in other departments and agencies to coordinate activities and resolve issues related to the program.
• Makes presentations to community groups and organizations regarding programs, services and activities.
• Attends various meetings, committees and conferences related to program goals and objectives.
• Directs the maintenance of and/or maintains accurate records and files; prepares reports, correspondence, and a variety of written materials.

• Supervisory principles and practices, including work planning, selection, evaluation and employee training and discipline.
• Principles of program management, including budgeting.
• Principles of program evaluation.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations and policies.
• Basic business data processing principles.
• Principles of recordkeeping and report preparation.
• Functions and activities of the program to which assigned.

• Planning, assigning, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff.
• Training staff in work procedures.
• Developing and evaluating program goals, procedures, standards and methods based on legislative and administrative requirements. Interpreting and applying codes and regulations.
• Preparing effective reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Maintaining accurate records and files.
• Exercising independent judgment within established policy guidelines.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Coordinating multiple projects and meeting critical deadlines.
• Preparing and monitoring a program and/or departmental budget.

• Must possess a valid California driver's license.
• Designated positions may require specific educational attainments or certifications depending on the nature of the program.
• Some classifications require possession of valid professional and/or technical licenses. Some classifications may require the possession of a valid California…