Public Health Program Manager III (Vacancy)

Definition

This position oversees and leads the ReRoute, Family Engagement, Violence Outreach Intervention Community Engagement (VOICE), and Violent Crime Review Group (VCRG) programs within Neighborhood Social Services. This position also collaborates with other related programming in the Columbus area. The position will work some evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience: 

• Master’s in Social Work, Supervisor (LISW-S) license or Licensed Professional Counselor with Supervisory status (LPCC-S) required.
• Previous experience within healthcare field, crisis intervention, and community-based outreach/social work activities preferred.
• Strong knowledge of trauma informed and responsive care as well as best practices in violence prevention and intervention across the life span.

Under general direction, is responsible for the direction of administrative and technical activities of a major public health service within Columbus Public Health; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Oversees the promotion, establishment, and expansion of health care services or educational programming throughout the community;

Develops and implements policies, procedures, and strategic plans for health care services or educational programs;

Researches potential funding or reimbursement sources, reviews, modifies, and submits applications to funding or reimbursement agencies for programs and projects and monitors budget expenses;

Reviews and evaluates records on programs and services against quality assurance standards and grant requirements;

Reviews recommended changes to services, materials, or operations and makes changes to programs based on these recommendations;

Reviews and/or prepares reports detailing activities, facilities, and funding for health programs;

Represents the Health Department in information sharing planning and coordination efforts with other agencies, including serving on local, state, and national boards and committees;

Directs personnel administration including development of staffing plans, training programs, job descriptions, staff selection, and supervision;

Responds to and provides leadership for public health emergencies and significant events;

May direct the procurement of service providers for clients requiring services not offered by the department;

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of experience in public health conducting or managing services, programs, or educational activities, one (1) year of which involved supervisory experience. Substitution(s): Possession of a master’s degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the required nonsupervisory experience.

Some positions allocated to this classification may require State of Ohio certification or licensure due to the nature of or the funding for this program.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 24-1741-V2

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Krystie Weist

Columbus Public Health

240 Parsons Ave

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-5589

E: kaweist@columbus.gov

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City’s Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City’s human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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