public health program coordinator - Austin, TX, United States - City of Austin, TX

Description

Posting Title Public Health Program Coordinator Job Requisition Number COA091635 Position Number Job Type Full-Time Division Name APH Family Health Minimum Qualifications


Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to public health/human services programming, public health/human services planning, or public health/human services program management.
• Related experience may substitute for education up to a maximum substitution of four (4) years.
• Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one (1) year of the required work experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.

Notes to Applicants

The work of the APH Early Childhood team focuses on systems-level programs, planning, funding, and policies that support the healthy development and school readiness of young children.

This work is primarily done through partnerships with center- and home-based child care programs and public school pre-kindergarten programs, partnerships with internal and external programs that serve families, and direct outreach and education to families expecting a child and those with young children.

The team does typically not provide direct services.

The team, in collaboration with community partners, works through an equity lens with the goal of eliminating racial and socioeconomic disparities experienced by young children and their families.

The duties of the person in this position will include but are not limited to:

• Carrying out systems-level and strategic planning in support of the prenatal-to-age-5 goals of Austin Public Health and the City of Austin, the Austin-Travis County Success By 6 Coalition, and the statewide Prenatal-to-Age 3 initiatives
• Representing APH on, and actively participating in, various work groups, committees, and meetings
• Collaborating with staff of other APH teams, staff of other City of Austin departments, and community partners to align early childhood programs and services
• Drafting and giving presentations and trainings for early childhood stakeholders
• Coordinating meetings, events, and trainings for and with early childhood stakeholders, including the early childhood workforce
• Conducting outreach to early childhood stakeholders and families with young children
• Supporting team in carrying out and reporting progress on projects assigned by City Council

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide the job title , employment dates and description of responsibilities for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered, in lieu of a completed City of Austin application.
• Please understand that your job application, cover letter, and resume will be used to measure or assess your written communication skills, including grammar and spelling, in helping us screen applications and determine candidates to be interviewed.
• Work experience listed must include month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number.
• When completing the supplemental questions, please note that your answers must be supported by information contained in your application.

APH Information

• This position supports Austin Public Health's Mission and Core Purpose identified in the Austin Public Health Strategic Plan.
• Departmental Competencies related to the position can be found on Austin Public Health's website.

Immunization Requirement

• Due to high-risk areas, Austin Public Health employees must comply with the department's immunization policy.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are Candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.
• All Austin Public Health worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any Austin Public Health worksite - including parking lots, garages, or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
• COVID-19 considerations: This position is not exclusively telework based during the COVID-19 pandemic and will require in-person work on a regular basis upon hire. We will provide a full suite of PPE when in-person contact is necessary.
• When public health responds to an emergency you may be assigned activities that are outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends with possible deployment to locations other than the Austin Public Health.
• This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSF) Program. This program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package consisting of medical and dental coverage, paid sick, vacation, and personal time, and a retirement plan.

If you are selected to interview:

• Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of the initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference
• This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED, undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
• A skills assessment may be required.

Electronic Notification to Applications:

• Applicants will be notified via e-mail to communicate important information related to the status of their application as part of an ongoing effort to increase operational efficiency, promote a green environment and minimize delays and costs.
• Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mails or fail to check your inbox in a timely manner
• Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.

Travel:

• If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Pay Range

$ $32.87

Hours

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with occasional evening or weekend hours when necessary to meet business needs. Telework up to 50% time is an option for this position.

Job Close Date 05/15/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Public Health Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Bergstrom Tech Campus Burleson Rd Preferred Qualifications


Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of key issues that affect the community in the areas of early childhood and/or maternal and infant health
• Experience working to address key early childhood and/or maternal and infant health issues through community/systems-level planning or programmatic work
• Demonstrated strong, effective, and clear written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience planning and leading meetings
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple tasks, successfully complete projects that have multiple steps or phases, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated experience drafting and delivering public presentations to audiences of different types
• Demonstrated experience working in a coalition or in partnership with people from multiple organizations or agencies on an issue, problem, or program
• Experience and comfort with conducting community outreach and education
• Knowledge of issues of racial equity
• Ability to speak, write, and read in Spanish
• Ability to travel to more than one work location

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Plans goals, objectives, for assigned programs.
• Develops policies and procedures.
• Evaluates programs to determine compliance with Federal, State, Local, and departmental regulations.
• Develops and conducts orientation and training sessions for program staff.
• Assists in budget preparation.
• Promotes assigned programs through relevant media.
• Investigates client or community complaints.
• Handles personnel issues
• Performs other tasks as required.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the area of specialization.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of planning and program implementation.
• Knowledge of organization and administration of public health and/or human service programs.
• Knowledge of program monitoring and policy analysis.
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing effective and constructive working relationships.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.

In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees:

If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.