Program Coordinator (Grant Funded) (Grade 14)

(Illustrative Only) Plans, coordinates, and implements assigned public health program(s), develops and administers contracts, scope of work, work plans, policies and procedures, continuously evaluates program effectiveness; manages program activities funded through various sources, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, budget, and reporting standards; monitors program supplies/inventory, within established authority, and purchases items needed for program operations in compliance with procurement/grant guidelines; facilitates community based presentations in various settings and to diverse audiences; develops partnerships with local schools, community organizations, coalitions, and state and federal agencies, implement programs and expand outreach. Includes participating in meeting, workgroups, and other activities related to program goals and activities; provides supervision and technical direction to assigned staff.  Oversees work activities to ensure they are properly conducted, provides training on program operations; monitors and evaluates program performance, prepares and submits monthly and quarterly repressures alignment of program activities with broader public health goals and strategies; works with public health and community partners to integrate Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) changes into program initiatives; assists in grant writing and resource development to secure additional funding for program sustainability and expansion; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: public health principles and practices; health sciences including health maintenance, promotion and prevention; principles of health education and counseling; evidence-based prevention strategies related to youth development, prevention education or health promotion; principles of epidemiology; community assessment and resources; individual/community health assessment; planning; implementing and evaluating interventions and coordinating services; basic principles of budget monitoring, reporting, and record keeping.

Skill in: speaking to clients of varying backgrounds; communicating complex ideas in clear, understandable terms; public speaking; using computers and software; communicating both verbally and in writing; conducting a variety of training programs in assigned areas.

Ability to: supervise and coordinate service for a group of clients or target population in a public health program; independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow–up on assignments; understand, interpret and apply all pertinent laws, regulations, policies and procedures, to work performed; establish program standards and evaluate performance; use initiative and judgment in a program management; abbreviate impact of interventions on health status of client/community; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including other employees, agencies, and the public; follow written and verbal instructions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.  

Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity; generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.