Supervisory ICAN

WAGE: $35.81
DEPARTMENT: Weber-Morgan Health
PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time Grant Funded FLSA Exempt
BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness; Parental Leave; Maternity Leave
OVERVIEW:
Under general guidance and direction of the Community Health Division Administrator, performs professional administrative and supervisory work in the areas of public health education and intergenerational poverty (IGP) and Integrated Community Action Now (ICAN) grant(s).
NOTE:
This position is grant funded through June 30, 2025. Continued employment is not guaranteed beyond the period of the grant funding.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.)
Manages, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates IGP and ICAN activities. Assists Administrator with general operation of the Community Health division including problem solving and staff training and scheduling. May act in the absence of the health promotion administrator.
Acts as coach and mentor, trains, or determines and ensures the proper training of ICAN staff; attends and participates in seminars, on-the-job training, and other educational activities.
Establishes performance expectations, conducts employee performance appraisals and reviews and evaluates the work of those supervised; rewards and disciplines those supervised and recommends promotions as appropriate following established policies and procedures. Reviews and approves time and attendance, mileage, employee leave, travel, and education request, and ensures appropriate use of time of those supervised.
Documents work completely and ensures that work of those supervised is documented completely; assures that accurate records are kept and data are collected, analyzed, compiled, evaluated properly, and that assignments given are completed. Plans and conducts studies; prepares, reviews and approves reports, presentations and materials. Assists with preparation and administration of budgets within specific program areas.
Promotes conditions for effective teamwork and team participation; motivates decision making processes; plans work activities; reviews and evaluates program effectiveness and efficiency; estimates present and future community health problems and solutions.
Respond to public health emergencies and disasters as needed, utilizing the skills authorized under your professional scope of practice. Be familiar with departmental Continuity of Operations Plans and the WMHD Emergency Operations Plan. Have general knowledge of the Incident Command System and specific knowledge of your functional roles and position assignments during an emergency, minimizing the impacts of Public Health Emergencies in Weber and Morgan counties.
Performs other duties as assigned.
ABOUT YOU:
Education: Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health Education, Community Health Education, Public Health Lifestyle Management or a closely related field,
AND
Experience: Three years of experience in public health education, IGP, or other work related experience,
AND
Certification: Certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing or Certified in Public Health (CPH) by the National Board of Public Health Examiners, or similar certification.
OR
A Master's Degree in Health Education, Public Health, Public Administration or a closely related field.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience, providing that the experience is in the appropriate field.
Knowledge: Considerable knowledge and understanding of public health methods and preventative
health practices; considerable knowledge of public health methods and preventative health practices; considerable knowledge and understanding of public health behavior change theory; considerable knowledge of community analysis and survey techniques, need assessment, and principles of community development and organization; considerable knowledge of educational tools and use of the media for information dissemination; considerable knowledge of state and local political processes; considerable knowledge of materials, aids, literature and services available in the field of public health.
Skills: Skills in delivering presentations to individuals and groups; considerable skill in communicating verbally and in writing; basic computer and word processing skills.
Abilities: Ability to develop curriculum, lesson plans, skill building activities, audio-visual materials and other motivational and educational materials; Ability to assess community and personal health needs and plan and implement effective public health programs; ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, local agencies, federal and state agencies, health care providers, other local health departments, the Department of Health and Human Services, local school districts, business and civic leaders, elected officials and the general public; ability to communicate effectively and professionally verbally and in writing.
YOUR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must be non-smoker and non-tobacco/nicotine user. Must be able to carry audio-visual equipment and educational materials. Must have a valid Utah Drivers license and a good driving record. Must be available for periodic evening and weekend presentations and activities and occasional overnight travel. Work environment will consist of office, schools, stores, health fairs, public meeting places, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is the classroom and is moderately noisy.