Grand Traverse County is a team of passionate and incredible people who are committed to providing responsive, effective quality service to our up-north community. We strive to be a leader in innovative, effective, collaborative, and sustainable county government. We offer stable work environments and competitive salaries to both full- time and part-time employees. Understanding the many challenges facing today’s professionals and families, we offer a competitive compensation package including an impressive list of benefits and time off.

Job Description:

Primary function of the job is to coordinate and supervise maternal child health programs and staff within assigned area, ensuring program compliance with applicable public health statutes, laws, and other associated regulations.

Employees must meet the minimum requirements, conditions of employment, and be able to successfully perform all essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. This position may require irregular hours. This position may require travel by the employee in the employee's own vehicle.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but are not limited to the following)

Supervises designated public health staff, including interviewing and selecting of job applicants, training, overseeing work, and establishing and evaluating appropriate performance standards in accordance with Health Department and County objectives.
Plans and administers health service and community outreach programs within assigned area, including establishing priorities, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of programs, and developing and implementing plans to improve services.
Monitors program compliance with applicable program policies and procedures.
Assists in the review, development, and implementation of policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines in compliance under the supervision of the Director.
Prepares staff and program for mandated evaluations and accreditation reviews; develops corrective action plans in areas found to be in non-compliance.
Monitors program caseloads and client participation to ensure program maintains fiscal soundness; adjusts as appropriate based on caseload and participation analysis results.
Provides consultation and recommendations for health programs and/or referrals according to policies and procedures and maintains confidential medical and health records.
May assist the Director with preparing and monitoring program funding and budget and identifies and reports potential financial overruns and variances at an early stage.
Monitors and maintains appropriate levels of supplies and materials in support of program operations and activities.
Assists with researching, writing, and coordinating grants, including monitoring grant expenditures, and preparing grant reports.
Participates in and/or reports to a variety of meetings, committees, professional associations, Boards, and/or other related groups.

EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE (minimum requirements)

Bachelor's degree in nursing, social work, or health related field required. Master’s Degree preferred.
Two to four years of progressively responsible, directly related experience required.
Two years supervisory experience in a health care environment preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES

Requires a valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the County's Vehicle policy.

BENEFITS

Medical: The County offers employees a high-deductible plan through Priority Health. To help cover the cost of the deductible, Grand Traverse County will deposit a contribution amount up to $2,000 into an employee Health Savings Account every year. You may also direct deposit funds into this account every pay period.
Vision: The County provides a no cost plan for employees. We also offer an enhanced plan through EyeMed.
Dental: Our dental insurance provider is Delta Dental. You will pay no costs or premium for diagnostic and cleaning services.
Wellness: Grand Traverse County is committed to creating a culture of health. We provide a variety of incentives and programs that allow you to live a healthy lifestyle.
Employee Recognition: We highly value our employees, which we show by providing our employees awards and recognition throughout the year, and on anniversary dates.
Tuition Reimbursement: Employees are reimbursed up to $5,250 annually for enrollment in courses at an accredited college, university, or trade school.
Vacation: Grand Traverse County provides a generous amount of vacation days to benefitted employees so you can spend time with family and friends.
Holidays: The County gives you 12 days a year to celebrate holidays. Beyond these 12 days, you will receive additional floating holidays to use at your discretion.
Personal Leave: Employees receive up to 72 hours annually depending on contract, to use for appointments, take care of family needs and other personal reasons. Employees are paid every year for unused personal leave up to 40 hours.
Parental Leave: Employees may take up to 6 months of leave to begin at birth or date of adoption of their child.
Retirement: Grand Traverse County offers a defined contribution through MERS. The plan includes a generous match that fully vests after 6 years of employment. We also offer a deferred compensation 457b Plan.
Life Insurance: Benefitted employees automatically receive life insurance.
Short Term Disability: The County provides a plan through Mutual of Omaha, which pays two thirds of your salary or wages for a maximum of 182 days.
Long Term Disability: The County provides a plan through Mutual of Omaha, which pays 60 percent of your salary or wages for a maximum of 24 months.

Work Location: In person

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