St. Joseph County, IN
Location
South Bend, IN | United States
Job description
Opening Date: February 21, 2024
Department: St. Joseph County Department of Health
Salary: Up to $66,717/year – Health First Indiana (HFI) Funded
Location: 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601 – 8th Floor
Status: Full Time
Job Category: PAT (Professional, Administrative, Technological)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Incumbent serves as Director of Community Partnerships and Development for the St. Joseph County Department of Health, and is responsible for creating, cultivating, and maintaining community partnerships as it relates to Health First Indiana funding and the department’s strategic priorities. Incumbent also serves to identify, execute, and maintain external grant opportunities, deliverables, and key performance indicators.
DUTIES :
Oversee the process for Health First Indiana (HFI) grant requests, programs, and key performance indicators (KPIs) as it relates to the community.
Maintain strategic alignment of HFI activities with the Department of Health strategic plan and priorities.
Collaborate with internal teams at the Department of Health to identify, develop, and measure KPIs as they relate to HFI funding to ensure successful implementation and community health improvement.
Support the Department of Health in mentoring and monitoring community partners who receive funding through HFI grants, including supporting them with KPI development, ensuring they are progressing, and offering assistance and guidance to overcome challenges.
Identify federal, state, and local grant opportunities for the Department of Health and assist in grant writing, review, and implementation of programs as necessary.
Assist the Department of Health in nurturing community partnerships and developing new collaborations to achieve its mission of fostering a healthy community.
Report changing community needs and local health-related activities of the community to the appropriate unit leaders within the Department of Health, so that the Department of Health can provide support where appropriate.
Provide support with marketing and communications of program’s (internal and external) impact, successes, and challenges.
Build and maintain a working directory with updated contact information of local community partners and health systems to improve communication with the Department of Health.
Collaborate as needed with unit leaders and Department of Health communications/event specialist to develop educational seminars that align with Department of Health priorities.
Help unit directors connect with appropriate community partners and health systems to increase communication and collaboration relating to the health of the community or regarding services provided by Department of Health.
Assist the community in better understanding the services of the Department of Health.
Continually assess and improve the Department of Health’s strategy for community partnerships and collaborations through regular meetings with Department of Health staff and community organizations.
Attend community meetings and activities as necessary.
Incumbent is required to occasionally work extended, evening and/or weekend hours and may travel out of town for meetings/conferences, sometimes overnight.
Serves on 24-hour call for emergencies.
Performs related duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Baccalaureate Degree in public health or related field required, with a minimum of five years’ experience in public health required. Master’s degree in public health or related field is strongly preferred.
Ability to meet all hiring and retention requirements, including passage of a drug test.
Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping and financial accounting, with ability to prepare related reports and documents and maintain complete and accurate accounting records, as required.
Extensive knowledge and awareness of community needs/gaps in services, and of the Department of Health’s existing community partnerships that work to address these needs and fill gaps in services.
Strong ability to successfully write and review grants, manage outcomes, and write written reports.
Practical knowledge of standard policies and practices of St Joseph County Department of Health, with ability to apply appropriate procedures accordingly.
Practical knowledge of standard principles and practices of public health, with ability to effectively develop, implement, and enforce Department policies and procedures accordingly.
Practical knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing Department of Health operations, with ability to effectively monitor operations, maintain records and files, and draft department policies to ensure compliance with all legal requirements. Grant opportunities, etc. Decisions are restricted only by the broadest policy and/or guidance from the Health Officer.
III. RESPONSIBILITY:
Incumbent makes a substantial contribution to department operations by continually assessing community and Department of Health needs, developing community partnerships, executing HFI funding, and developing additional activities through grant funds. Goals and objectives of incumbent’s work are known, and work is reviewed primarily for appropriate direction of assigned operations, attainment of objectives, and continuing quality of Department of Health services for St. Joseph County. Highly unusual circumstances are discussed with the supervisor at incumbent’s discretion.
IV. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
Incumbent maintains frequent communication with co-workers, other County/City departments, state departments and agencies, elected officials, related professional organizations, vendors, and the public for purposes of exchanging information, rendering service, instructing, and negotiating.
V. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Incumbent performs duties primarily in a standard office environment, involving sitting/walking at will, sitting for long periods, lifting/carrying objects weighing less than 25 pounds, bending, close vision, depth perception, handling/grasping/fingering objects, keyboarding, hearing sounds/ communication, and speaking clearly.
Incumbent is required to occasionally work extended, evening, and/or weekend hours and regularly respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis or from off-duty status.
Interested candidates may apply at: If a certification or license is required, please be sure to attach the documents.
This job posting is a required minimum 30-day post.
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