Public Health Workforce Program Coordinator

Washington County Public Health Division within Health and Human Services (HHS) Department is seeking a dedicated Public Health Workforce Coordinator to join our dynamic Strategy Branch. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our public health workforce. This exciting opportunity involves facilitating division-wide staff trainings, developing, and implementing Public Health Division workforce development plans, and overseeing complex funding processes. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring our staff is equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to address emerging public health issues and deliver exceptional public health services.

This position is full-time limited duration with a tentative end date of June 30, 2027. 

To learn more about us, please visit this link: Public Health
 
About the opportunity:
Primary responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive division-wide staff training plan aligned with division goals and objectives.
• Support the development and implementation of a Public Health Division workforce development plan to address current and future workforce needs.
• Collaborate with other branches, programs, and teams within Public Health Division to identify training and development needs.
• Track and review the effectiveness of division-wide training programs.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of a Public Health staff competency matrix.
• Lead coordination of Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) for the Public Health Division, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.
• Collaborate across Division to develop and maintain a MAC reinvestment plan. 
• Provide guidance and support to staff and partners on MAC procedures and maintain and communicate the division-wide MAC plan.
• Act as a contract administrator for relevant contracts, serving as a key point of contact for contractors and other partners, ensuring compliance and monitoring contract deliverables and requirements.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in Public Health workforce development and training.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
 
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will have experience in public health, including in areas such as planning, facilitation, system development, training, and technical assistance. They will possess systems thinking and a deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). We are seeking a candidate with exceptional communication skills who thrives in collaborative environments and has the attributes to effectively work across teams and programs to achieve shared goals. The ability to engage staff and teams to ensure their active participation in planning processes and a thorough understanding of relevant policies and procedures is essential. Effective organizational skills and the ability to synthesize complex information, execute innovative tasks, and prioritize and meet deadlines are highly valued.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above. 

Why Washington County?
Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution. Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County’s services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

This position is classified as a Program Coordinator. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. For a complete list of essential duties, please use this link: Program Coordinator-Public Health.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
Must meet one of the following minimum qualifications to be considered: 

• Master's Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Environmental Sciences, Public or Health Administration, or related health and science fields; AND one (1) year of work experience in program coordination, development, and/or planning;
  OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Environmental Sciences, Public or Health Administration, or related health and science fields; AND three (3) years of increasingly responsible work experience in program coordination, development, and/or planning;
  OR
• Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible work experience in program coordination, development, and/or planning.

ADDITIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS 

• Please be advised that this position requires to pass a criminal background check post offer.