Community Health Director is responsible for developing plans for community-based health programs aimed at the prevention of disease and promotion of health. Recommends community health initiatives, policy implications and best practices after reviewing health literature and statistics. Being a Community Health Director identifies community health program related grant funding and develops grant proposals. Manages specific community health programs from planning and design through implementation and evaluation. Additionally, Community Health Director requires a master's degree in a related area. Typically reports to a top management. The Community Health Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Community Health Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The United Community Action Network (UCAN) is a poverty fighting non-profit located in Southern Oregon. Founded in 1969 by low-income community organizers, UCAN now operates programming across four departments, delivering programs to equip our neighbors experiencing the symptoms of poverty with resources and opportunities to help them reach their full social, civic, and economic potential. Our dedicated and energetic employees provide essential and supportive services to individuals and families. We take pride in caring for our communities each and every day.
JOB SUMMARY
To lead these efforts, UCAN is searching for a Director to oversee the long-term strategic operations for the Health & Wellness Department, its programs, and services. Programs within the department include Medicaid Transportation, Nurse Home Visiting, WIC, Feeding Umpqua, and Healthy Families. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Director will plan, direct, and evaluate department’s activities to ensure operational efficiency. This position will supervise five direct reports, all who manage or supervise a team of employees and volunteers. The Director will lead these teams in alignment with UCAN core values, vision, and goals.
The following duties are a representative example of position expectations.
Department Management and Leadership
Personnel Management and Supervision:
Fiscal Management:
Other:
Required Licenses & Certifications
Minimum Education & Experience
Preferred Education & Experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Working knowledge of Medicaid billing and Oregon’s Medicaid waiver program; thorough knowledge of social determinants of health (SDOH), health, wellness, and nutrition needs of low income people; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of effective administration including public relations, personnel management and fiscal management to develop, implement and evaluate programs; considerable knowledge of case management best practices, trauma informed care, adverse childhood experiences’ curriculum and family strengthening principles, distribution and control of donated and purchased foods, community action and other anti-poverty programs.
Skill in: Microsoft Office Suite, including office365; Budget development and administration; use of automated equipment and systems; report preparation, file review/compliance ; data integrity; public speaking; professional relationship building; positive employee supervision, and effective problem solving; working with people in crisis; organizational skills; good record keeping skills.
Demonstrated ability to: lead with humility, self-awareness, and generosity; develop new programs, policies, and procedures; operate programs in a manner that respects the dignity, rights, and ability of participants; train, lead, and provide support to staff; represent an organization in contacts with the media, community groups, funders, and government agencies in a successful fashion; prepare reports and proposals, and to present such reports and proposals both verbally and in writing; meet contractual obligations; function as part of a management team; communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; maintain confidentiality; develop and implement operational and administrative policies; analyze and evaluate operations and develop and implement corrective action to resolve problems; establish and maintain recordkeeping systems and reports; make decisions independently in accordance with established policies and procedures, establish new policies; motivate and lead support staff using a collaborative team approach; utilize problem identification and resolution techniques; remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational or high pressure situations; courteously meet and deal effectively with coworkers, funders, Board of Directors, children, families, state and federal officials, vendors, community groups and the public; follow all safety rules and practices, and perform work in a safe manner.
UCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you require special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources: ucanhr@ucancap.org
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