SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM MGR - SES - 64086399

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTY

SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER-64086399

COMMUNITY HEALTH-DROWNING PREVENTION

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County.

We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.

When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position is a professional Senior Human Services Program Manager assigned to the Drowning Prevention Program. The Program Manager is responsible for providing drowning prevention, water safety, health promotion, and public health education services in Broward County and is under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director in the Community Health Division of a large County Health Department. The Program Manager is responsible for coordinating the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive drowning prevention program that will reduce fatal and nonfatal drownings in Broward County. The Program Manager is responsible for advocating for drowning prevention and works within an organizational structure that interacts with county agencies, funding sources, first responders, schools, hospitals, community partners, regulatory departments, volunteers, and the public.

• The Program Manager is responsible for all supervisory duties including, but not limited to recruitment and selection, developing performance plans, conducting performance appraisals, planning, directing work, approving leave, and taking disciplinary action as appropriate within the Drowning Prevention Program. The Program Manager motivates employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed. The Program Manager is responsible for counseling staff, approving direct report’s timesheets, and employee activity records (EAR).

• The incumbent is responsible for leading the planning, organization, evaluation, and program execution within contract compliance for the Drowning Prevention Program. The Program Manager will be responsible for managing all grant deliverables and will work closely with local decision makers to educate on the benefits of best practices for water safety. The incumbent will be responsible for developing all written reports including but not limited to annual workplans, bi-annual reports, strategic plans, and grant applications. The Program Manager will serve as a Level 4 Budget Manager to include the preparation and monitoring of annual budget for the assigned program area.

•  The Program Manager must possess effective coalition building skills to serve as the Chair of the Drowning Prevention Taskforce in Broward County. The incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert while consulting with community agencies, organizations, schools, professionals, and community groups to enhance water safety practices throughout the county. The incumbent will work closely with program staff, community partners, and the statewide Injury Prevention Program on the coordination, implementation and evaluation of all strategies and activities to ensure that the local program is aligned with statewide objectives for a metro sized county.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
2. Experienced in aquatics.
3. Experience with program implementation.
4. Experience supervising staff.
5. Experience collaborating with community partners.
6. Experience delivering presentations in a large community setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college in Public Health, Health Education, Public Administration, or related field.
2. Experience developing written reports, deliverables, and correspondences.
3. Experience leading a community coalition.
4. Experience planning and conducting community outreach events.
5. Experience with budget development and management.
6. Data collection and analysis experience.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

 I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

BROWARD COUNTY

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.