Health at School Supervisor
OKC-County Health Dept.
Oklahoma City, OK
Full-time
Education
Posted on December 26, 2021
Health at School Supervisor 67,536.00 Annual Full-Time/Exempt SUMMARY: This is an evolving and emerging position located in the Community Health Division with the Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD). The employee works under the supervision of the Community Health Administrator. The incumbent is primarily responsible for supervision of the Health at School staff. The Health at School team works to implement health programming, practices, and policy in all components of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child framework (WSCC) at underserved schools. The duties of this position may continue to be modified. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a summary of the duties and responsibilities commonly found within this classification. All employees must maintain a commitment to the OCCHD's mission, vision, and strategic goals. This summary is not meant to be all-inclusive, thus, other related activities or tasks may be assigned. This position functions as the intermediate level (Tier 2) as defined by the council on Linkages Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals in the Health Promotion Program with integration of all Core Competency Domains. An emphasis on the following domains is important in this role: * Policy Development/Planning Skills * Communications Skills * Community Dimensions of Practice Skills * Leadership & Systems Thinking Skills * Cultural Competency Skills * Community Engagement * Community Health Assessment * Community Health Improvement Planning and Action * Health Equity and Cultural Awareness * Systems Thinking ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Administer work assignments. * Supervise employees by direct observation and review of job product. * Monitor employee attendance. * Complete performance evaluations of staff. * Provide input to the Administrator concerning developing modifications to programs, plans, procedures, etc. * Facilitate the identification and implementation of programs and services that will enhance the health status of the people in the community. * Facilitate school health/community planning processes. * Assist in the development of school policies related to the health of students, staff, and community. * Encourage the development of worksite policies that enhance the health of school employees. * Work to identify, communicate and educate the public and community leaders about issues related including access to health care, health disparities as well as health and safety needs in their community. * Communicate the need for change related to delivery of services that impact the health status of the populations within the designated area. * Facilitate resource development to address health priorities defined for the designated area. * Educate communities about health promotion initiatives and preventative services. * Work within the assigned area, using various audio/visual equipment. * Design, coordinate and assist in the production of professional materials (e.g., posters, exhibits, leaflets, brochures and multimedia presentations). * Generate documents and reports. * Support the OCCHD Strategic Plan. * In addition, at the direction of OCCHD Chief Executive Officer or designee, the incumbent will be assigned a variety of specific job duties and responsibilities as a member of the OCCHD Emergency Response Program Team (i.e. Bioterrorism Response Program). Also, as a member of the Emergency Response Program Team, the employee is required to complete all necessary emergency responder training and may be designated as a member of the first-responder team. * Drive to off-site locations to perform job duties. * Completes required training in support of duties and responsibilities of this position. * In accordance with our designation of a PHAB Accredited health department and explicit commitment to a culture of continuous quality improvement, employees will receive Quality Improvement (QI) training deemed necessary by their supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: -Master's Degree in Public Health, Sociology, Psychology, Community Health, or related field plus four years of experience OR -Bachelor's Degree with five years related experience -One year of supervisory experience preferred -Knowledge of public health promotion principles, practices, and trends -Valid Oklahoma driver license required SKILLS AND ABILITIES: -Skill in project management and program implementation -Skill in using appropriate equipment and software (i.e. prefer Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) -Excellent technical writing and editorial skills -Statistical analysis skills and research techniques -Ability to interpret and apply complex public, private and non-profit, program guidelines and regulations -Skill in developing partnerships with organizations and individuals -Skill in supervising personnel -Skill in developing and administering budgets, policies, and procedures -Skill in making public presentations -Skill in community relations and/or partnership development -Skill in communicating with persons from diverse backgrounds using tact and diplomacy -Ability to deal with public tactfully and courteously -Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality -Ability and willingness to follow established policies and procedures -Ability and willingness to develop and maintain effective working relationships -Ability and willingness to assume responsibility for work product WORKING CONDITIONS: -Primarily indoors in climate-controlled building -No smoking or use of non-smoking tobacco products is allowed at any time while conducting agency business or in agency vehicles -No use of cell phones or the use of electronic wireless communications devices used to write, send, or read a text-based communication while driving a motor vehicle on agency business -Subject to frequent local travel -Occasional out-of-town travel -OSHA category: performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: -Arm/hand steadiness and digital dexterity enough to operate a personal computer -Vision enough to read and draft written communications such as computer printouts, reports, correspondence, rules and regulations, journal articles, etc., as well as print on computer monitor -Ability to be understood in a public place with or without a microphone -Flexibility and coordination enough to operate a motor vehicle as needed -Speech and hearing enough to communicate with others, both via telephone and face-to-face, and to make public presentations -Flexibility and coordination enough to bend, stoop, stand, crouch and walk to perform tasks such as setting up equipment and making presentations -Strength enough to lift and move equipment weighing up to 35 pounds WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: This position requires constant contact with other OCCHD employees at all levels, health-care providers, various public and private sector representatives, legislators, executives, and city and county officials; and, occasionally with clients. Tact and diplomacy are required in the performance of duties; maintains a positive attitude and refrains from participating in negativity. The employee may be required to occasionally deal with hostile persons. SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED/ACCOUNTABILITY: The employee reports to the Administrator and performance is evaluated by the successful completion of goals and objectives. Work product is subject to occasional review, but the employee generally performs independently in the administration of the duties and responsibilities of the position within the parameters of legal requirements and OCCHD policies and procedures. The incumbent is responsible for the supervision of Heath at School staff. Although this position has no direct accountability for any money, the employee may make recommendations which result in the expenditure of significant funds and will be accountable for program equipment and materials. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: -Must have an operating vehicle available for use when field duties are required -May be required to take the smallpox vaccination, and other vaccinations or inoculations, as a member of the first-responder team -May be required to work occasional nights and weekends Interested candidates should apply online at www.occhd.org. Select Careers at the top of the web page, select Current Jobs, select the position you are applying for, and select apply now. You will be directed to our Career Center. Get started by uploading your resume with your profile. Otherwise, click "skip" to continue. Register with the Career Center, complete an application, attach a cover letter, resume, an official transcript, again select the job to apply for, answer job specific questions and submit your application. Once you have finished the process, you should receive a message stating, "Successfully applied". If you do not receive this message, then there has been a step not completed. You will need to review your record. The position will be open for 14 days or until filled. Please be advised that applications will periodically be considered, as such this position could be filled any time before the closing date. AA/EOE