REACH Program Supervisor

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range: $83,763.90 - $128,373.25 Annual Department: Health Department Job Type: Regular Non-Represented Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): October 21, 2024 The Opportunity: This Work Matters! We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and promote health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities. This position requires in-person and on-site work at county buildings for internal and external meetings, community events, outreach and engagement activities, and other instances where the need of the work is best met in-person and on-site. The position is a hybrid telework position and will include some routine work time at the assigned place of work. The Multnomah County Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) Program, housed within the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Unit, implements a CDC-funded grant to advance health equity for local Black/African American/Black immigrant communities. The program focuses on promoting food and nutrition security, expanding fruit and vegetable voucher incentive programs, ensuring safe and accessible physical activity, and providing continuity of care in breastfeeding support and immunizations. The Program Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, leading the planning and evaluation of grant goals and objectives, and collaborating with the ACHIEVE (Action Communities for Health, Innovation and Environmental Change) Coalition and external partners. The ideal candidate should have proven ability to engage with diverse community members and organizations, familiarity with health disparities affecting the Black/African American/Black immigrant communities, and a strong understanding of cultural nuances and historical context. As the REACH Program Supervisor, you will: Team & Program Management Provide day-to-day supervision of activities of a program; plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of a diverse workforce; develop and revise work processes; establish work schedules; provide or coordinate staff training; manage performance and work with staff to correct deficiencies; monitor work performed to meet agreed upon goals and objectives. Along with the REACH Principal Investigator, serve as the primary point of contact for the CDC. Supervise program staff, including recruitment, training, mentoring, and performance evaluations. Provide day-to-day supervision of activities of a program; plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of a diverse workforce; develop and revise work processes; establish work schedules; provide or coordinate staff training; manage performance and work with staff to correct deficiencies; monitor work performed to meet agreed upon goals and objectives. Provide leadership and direction for the REACH program, including developing strategic plans, assessments, performance measures, and goals. Operations Management Analyze and review federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance; conduct analysis on best practices and trends, and formulate and implement recommendations. Promote cultural competency within the program. Administer and evaluate program-specific policies and objectives. Ensure financial management, needs assessment, and supervision of assigned staff. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop evaluation frameworks and prepare comprehensive reports. Ensure technical and program leadership to staff and contractors. Provide technical assistance and support to program partners. Performance, Grant and Contract Management Review and prepare grants, contracts, and work plans. In partnership with the Public Health Contracts team and program staff, develop, review and approve scopes of work. Execute program services and operations. Manage program budgets and grant applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to design communication campaigns and policies. Work with PHP Leadership to develop program budget, oversee existing and potential funding; coordinate contract development and selection, including program elements contained in requests for proposals, contractor selection and negotiating contract statements of work; and provide technical assistance and support to contractors and staff. Community Outreach & Inter-Agency Management Foster relationships with community-based organizations and leaders to enhance program outreach and impact. Along with the ACHIEVE Coalition co-facilitator, support the development, growth and sustainability of the ACHIEVE Coalition, including ensuring collective impact and delivery of the grant deliverables. Collaborate with partners to identify priority areas and develop culturally responsive interventions. Manage complex inter-divisional and inter-agency strategic programs. Represents the county in meetings and outreach activities. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of community partners and leaders via contracts, memorandums of agreement and/or understanding. Coordinates and implements public health strategies to improve population health across the life-course, through a shared risk and protective factor lens. Respond to and resolve confidential and sensitive inquiries; provide expert guidance to other departments, the general public and/or outside agencies; investigate complaints and recommend corrective actions as necessary; act as representative on committees, interagency task forces, special projects, and other community outreach activities as assigned. Other duties as assigned. Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment. TO QUALIFY: We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: Education: equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college of university in public health, healthcare administration, project management, public policy, political science, public administration or a related field. Experience: and three (3) to six (6) years of professional and responsible experience performing project management, public policy, analytical or related work, preferably in a healthcare or chronic disease-related setting. Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills. Advanced knowledge of and experience working with the African American/Black Immigrant/Refugee communities. This would be demonstrated by knowledge of the traditions, values, and customs of the community being served as well as the ability to identify specific examples of experience (professional and lived) working directly with individuals and families who identify with the African American/African Immigrant/Refugee communities. Proven ability to engage with diverse community members, leaders, and organizations within the Black/African American/Black immigrant communities to develop trust, build and maintain relationships, and facilitate collaboration for collective impact. Familiarity with health disparities affecting the Black/African American/Black immigrant communities, including social determinants of health, structural inequalities, and systemic barriers to health equity. Strong understanding of the cultural nuances, values, and historical context of the Black/African American/Black immigrant communities, with the ability to integrate cultural sensitivity into program planning and implementation. Demonstrated experience working directly with the Black/African American/Black immigrant communities in Multnomah County. Ability to lead cross-functional teams, motivate team members and drive project success through effective communication, problem solving abilities and ability to adapt to changing project requirements, priorities and unforeseen challenges, while maintaining focus on project objectives Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position. SCREENING AND EVALUATION: The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows: Initial review of minimum qualifications An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates Consideration of top candidates/interviews Background, reference, and education checks Pay Equity: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range. The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application. A completed online application. A resume that explains all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in your resume. A cover letter that expands on your resume, addressing how you qualify for the position, and why you are interested in the role. Note: The application, resume, and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/ skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview. Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages from the Recruiter as you may be emailed requesting additional information. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Type of Position: This salaried position is not eligible for overtime. Type: Not represented FLSA: Non Exempt Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, Evenings and Weekends as needed Hybrid Telework: This position is designated as “hybrid telework,” meaning you will be working both remotely (from home) and in person at an onsite location. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. The onsite work location for this position is Gateway Children's Center Service Building,10317 E Burnside St Portland, OR 97216. Serving the Public, Even During Disasters: Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page. Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals. Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711. Questions? Recruiter: Selina McCoy Email: selina.r.mccoy@multco.us Phone: +1 (971) 3477395 Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Job Profile: 9361 - Program Supervisor