Corrections Health Program Manager

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Positions in the Corrections Health Program Manager classification plan, organize, direct, and administer medical and mental health services for the Marion County Corrections Facility. Manage program operations, policy development, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, budgets, contracts, information systems, and administrative support. Direct supervisory, professional, technical, and support staff and provide management recommendations on correctional health policy, service delivery, and resource allocation. Coordinate health services with custody operations, the responsible health authority, contracted providers, county departments, and external agencies.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work under the general direction of the Division Commander, who assigns responsibilities in broad terms of practices, policies, and goals. The employee exercises judgment in planning and carrying out assignments. The supervisor evaluates results by observing and assessing program objectives, outcomes, and compliance with policies and standards.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercise full supervision of the Corrections Health Program Supervisor and assigned supervisory, professional, technical, and support staff. Provide training, evaluate performance, and recommend personnel actions.

• Oversees administrative functions for medical and mental health care services, including budgeting, cost analysis, accounting, contract administration, compliance, information systems, and quality assurance.
• Develops, implements, and monitors medical and mental health program policies, procedures, and projects; ensures compliance with health care standards, statutes, and medical guidelines.
• Prepares and administers budgets and contracts for health care services; analyzes and makes recommendations regarding budget requests; prepares and presents justifications.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff; develops work plans; addresses grievances and administers progressive discipline; promotes staff development and teamwork.
• Prepares and administers grant applications and funds; monitors expenditures and reports to granting agencies.
• Coordinates facility permits and inspections to ensure compliance with applicable building, safety, and health regulations.
• Serves as liaison to other government agencies, public, and community organizations; promotes program activities and responds to inquiries and complaints.
• Analyzes and revises department/division policies, procedures, rules, and manuals; reviews operations for legislative and regulatory compliance.
• Participates as a member of the management team; collaborates to make administrative recommendations and improve service delivery.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Bachelor's degree in a specific professional health field related to the position; AND
2. Five years of progressively responsible experience in health care administration, nursing administration, correctional health, public health, or a related health service area. Experience must include responsibility for program administration and supervision or management of health care staff; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.
• Possess Healthcare Professional CPR or Basic Life Support certification within the period specified in the recruitment announcement.
• Maintain availability to perform response duties during an emergency. This classification is essential; a department may designate positions to work during emergencies or business closures to meet operational requirements, protect health and safety, and protect people and property.
• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check, including finger printing; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This is a Safety Sensitive/Special Needs position. Must pass a post offer drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy #518 is located at: https://www.co.marion.or.us/BOC/Pages/policies.aspx
• This assignment is not represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position, which is not eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Works in a 24-hour, 7-day a week operation, with rotating shift schedules and work stations. This includes working day and swing shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge

• Understanding of information, principles, concepts, and procedures required to perform the work.
• Correctional health care administration and delivery of medical and mental health services within a secure facility.
• Professional nursing principles, clinical practices, health care delivery systems, managed care, and interdisciplinary treatment.
• Correctional health standards and guidelines, professional licensing requirements, and laws that govern health care services for adults in custody.
• Program planning, organizational analysis, policy development, quality assurance, continuous quality improvement, risk management, and performance measurement.
• Budget preparation, fiscal administration, cost analysis, purchasing, contract administration, grant administration, and government funding methods.
• Personnel management, supervision, labor relations, employee development, organizational design, and participative management practices.
• Adult medical and behavioral health conditions, communicable disease control, preventive health, sanitation, infection control, medication systems, and continuity of care.
• Health information systems, electronic health records, data analysis, records management, confidentiality, and informed consent requirements.
• County government operations and the relationship between health care, corrections, security, and administrative functions.

Skills

• Learned proficiencies used to perform specific tasks and apply knowledge.
• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate correctional health programs and administrative services.
• Develop, interpret, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, performance standards, and operational systems; develop and implement clinical treatment protocols subject to RHA approval.
• Prepare, analyze, justify, administer, and monitor budgets, contracts, grants, financial reports, and service costs.
• Develop requests for proposals, negotiate contract terms, monitor contractor performance, and address contract deficiencies.
• Analyze health service data, operational trends, staffing needs, compliance findings, and quality indicators.
• Direct supervisory, professional, technical, and support staff and administer performance management and employee development processes.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary planning, problem resolution, conflict resolution, negotiation, and organizational change.
• Communicate complex clinical, administrative, regulatory, and financial information clearly in oral and written form.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, policies, presentations, corrective action plans, and other administrative documents.
• Use health information systems, electronic health records, financial systems, office software, and data-reporting applications.

Abilities

• Capacity to apply knowledge and skills, exercise judgment, and perform work under varying conditions.
• Exercise independent judgment and make administrative decisions within delegated authority.
• Balance health care requirements with correctional security, facility operations, available resources, and legal obligations.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and county laws, administrative rules, professional standards, contracts, and policies.
• Provide leadership and direction to supervisors and multidisciplinary professional staff.
• Identify service needs, establish priorities, allocate resources, and respond to changing operational conditions.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, ethical standards, and objective decision-making within a correctional environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, adults in custody, health care providers, contractors, government agencies, county departments, community organizations, and the public.
• Respond effectively to medical, behavioral health, communicable disease, staffing, security, and facility emergencies.
• Present information and recommendations to department leadership, government officials, professional groups, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Perform assigned responsibilities within a fast-paced, secure, and multidisciplinary work environment.