Health Program Coordinator I / II

Under general supervision, to coordinate specified public health programs and/or special projects as well as assist families with accessing different health and social services; and to do related work as required.

(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required)

Plans, develops, and implements program  directives including workplans and performance measures and conducts day to day operations as prescribed in assigned programs; essential duties can also include presentations  to groups, agencies, and individuals; establishes and maintains liaisons between the assigned Public Health Department Programs and other public and private agencies, community organizations, and professional groups; provides consultation and guidance to individuals and community groups; implements strategies to raise awareness of health issues; contacts community agencies and groups to promote health programs; assists in the planning and development of  community events to promote health programs; prepares, coordinates, schedules and conducts presentations before school groups, community groups and government agencies; develops and works with various citizen advisory groups/coalitions; gathers, evaluates and completes quarterly, annual and final reports; collaborates with surrounding counties and communities on assigned program issues; participates in assessing community health needs and resources; assists in writing proposals including program goals and budgets; assists in the preparation of compliance /progress reports on the grants, work plans, and budgets; assists   on administrative and fiscal functions for assigned programs; assists in creation and monitoring of assigned program related  contracts and subcontracts, grants and other funding/contractual activities.  

Knowledge of:

• Theories, principles, methods, techniques of program and/or project coordination.

• Understanding of public health systems, including prevention, community engagement, service delivery, and healthcare systems.
• How Public Health systems, community based organizations, and other health systems collaborate to improve population health. Social, economic, cultural and other issues impacting program area.
• Public health statistical and survey methods.
• How to engage communities and identify community resources.
• Basic Public Health Program funding principles.     

Ability to:

• Build coalitions among groups with differing needs and objectives.

• Assist in the development of health education programs for community groups, agencies and the public.
• Answer a variety of questions related to assigned department programs.
• Make referrals to appropriate agencies and social service programs.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.  
• Communicate with individuals from diverse socio- economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups.
• Effectively represent Health and Human Services Department, Public Health in contacts with the public, community organizations, and other government agencies. 
• Assist in planning, and scheduling of staff in assigned programs and services.
• Assist with planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing assigned public health programs.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
• Maintain accurate records and files through a variety of methods including program specific electronic systems.

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. 

A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Health Program Coordinator I:

• Two (2) years of experience as a program or project coordinator in public health or other related field.

OR 

• Completion of coursework for an Associate Degree in public health, community health, health science, or other related field and one year (1) of project or program coordination

 OR

• Two (2) years’ experience coordinating day-to day operations in one or more public health programs

 OR

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field.

Health Program Coordinator II:

• Three (3) years of experience as a program or project coordinator in public health or other related field.

OR

• Completion of coursework for an Associate Degree in public health, community health, health science, or other related field and two (2) years’ of project or program coordination

 OR

• Three (3) years’ experience coordinating day-to day operations in one or more public health programs

OR

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field.

AND

• One year of experience as a Health Program Coordinator I or equivalent.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver’s License.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, program specific software, telephone, calculator, copiers, FAX, and other related peripheral equipment such as printers and scanners.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS 
Work is performed in an office environment and includes continuous contact with staff and the public.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Health Program Coordinator I is an entry and trainee level in the Health Program Coordinator series.  Incumbents work under relatively close supervision to learn the methods and procedures for the day-to-day coordination of assigned programs including WIC, SNAP-Ed and other programs as assigned.  This classification could be used in any of the public health programs.   
Health Program Coordinator II is an experienced, specialized classification in the Health Program Coordinator series. Incumbents have responsibility for the day-to-day coordination of assigned programs including WIC, SNAP-Ed and other programs as assigned.  This class is distinguished from Health Program Coordinator I by the fact that incumbents are expected to perform the full range of assignments with minimal guidance and supervision. This classification could be used in any of the public health programs.  

REPORTS TO
Health Education Specialist Supervisor or Program Manager, or as assigned.

CLASSIFICATION SUPERVISED
None.

SALARY
Health Program Coordinator I:
$4419.80 - $5922.96 per month
Health Program Coordinator II:
$4645.25 - $6225.09 per month

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
In addition to our everyday duties, we have an added responsibility to help in a declared disaster. Under California law, all public employees are Disaster Service Workers and may be called upon in the event of a disaster. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Government Code 3100-3102; Labor Code 3211.92(b).