Social Work Trainee

Career Description **HEALTH PROMOTION ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER I

HEALTH CARE AGENCY, COUNTY OF ORANGE** Orange County Orange County is a desirable place to live – and is one of the premier employers in the region, as well as the second largest populated county in California. At the County you will find variety, individual opportunity, job satisfaction, and the pleasure of working with colleagues who are dedicated to making a positive difference.

Over The Years, Orange County Has Established a Reputation As An Innovative Leader Among Local Governments And Serves Over 3,000,000 People Who Live Within Its 34 Cities. Residents Enjoy Over 42 Miles Of Pristine Beaches, 3 Major Harbors, Vast Wilderness Parks, Beautiful Nature Preserves, And 250 Miles Of Riding And Hiking Trails. Orange County Has Top Rated Attractions From Disneyland To Several Major Professional Sports Teams, a Wide Range Of Cultural Arts As Well As Some Of The Highest Quality Public And Private Schools In The Nation. There Is No Doubt That Orange County Is a Great Place To Work, Live And Play.THE COUNTY

The County is a regional service provider and planning agency whose businesses include public health, environmental protection, public safety, regional planning, public assistance social services and aviation. The County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors elected by districts for four year overlapping terms. The Board appoints the Director of the Health Care Agency, who reports directly to the County Executive Officer. HEALTH CARE AGENCY: The Orange County Health Care Agency Is a World-class Organization Dedicated To Creating And Supporting An Environment That Promotes The Achievement Of Optimal Individual, Family And Community Health. Under The Direction Of The Agency Director, a Dynamic Executive Team With An Organizational Structure Comprised Of Five Service Areas - Behavioral Health, Medical And Institutional Health, Public Health, And Regulatory Health, Plus Administration And Is Committed To Meeting The Health Needs Of The Diverse Orange County Community. HEALTH PROMOTION DIVISION

The Health Promotion Division, within Public Health, develops, implements and evaluates strategies to prevent disease and disability and promote healthy behaviors and community risk reduction. Division staff provide a continuum of in-house and contracted services that address health issues on multiple levels, including strengthening individual knowledge and skills, educating providers, fostering coalitions, mobilizing communities, and influencing policy.

Division focus areas include emergency preparedness, access to health care, communicable disease, cancer, chronic disease, injury, multi-ethnic health, family health, alcohol, tobacco, and substance abuse.

The Division Has Approximately 55 Staff And An Annual Budget Of $10 Million Funded By Numerous State And Federal Grants. THE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER I POSITION

Under the direction of the Division Manager, the Administrative Manager I will bring leadership, vision and direction to the planning, implementation and evaluation of countywide health promotion services to improve individual, organizational and community health. Responsibilities include administration, supervision, budget, program development and evaluation, community relations, quality management, contracts management, grant development, and staff development. The Administrative Manager represents Public Health Services in partnership building and collaboration with County and community agencies and serves on the Public Health Services management team. IDEAL CANDIDATE: The Health Promotion Administrative Manager will be an experienced health professional with an emphasis on community health promotion who is also a team player with outstanding leadership, managerial, interpersonal and communication skills, as well as broad vision and the ability to collaborate at all levels of the organization.

Knowledge Of Examples of knowledge and ability requirements: Principles and practices of public health promotion, primary prevention, and health education; techniques for mobilization of community partnerships and community action to identify and solve health problems, current public health, behavioral health and related literature; Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to public health, mental health and substance abuse.

Ability To Develop and articulate agency-wide policies and innovative research based strategies and plans that support individual and community health promotion and protection efforts; inform, educate, and empower individuals and groups about health issues; develop and foster effective working relationships with mandated advisory boards, all agency programs and divisions, as well as agencies sharing common interests and objectives; maintain budgetary control over multiple programs with multiple funding sources and regulations; communicate effectively orally and in writing with persons at all levels of the organization, other agencies, and the public in all cultural and socio-economic groups; prepare clear and concise presentations, reports and recommendations. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Education Your starting earning potential is based on your experience and education and ranges from $66,560.00 - $106,080.00 annually plus an attractive benefit package including:

• Participation in the Orange County Employees Retirement system
• Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance plan
• Deferred compensation plan available
• “Cafeteria Plan” of $3500 per year of additional optional benefits
• Competitive leave options including three weeks vacation increasing to four weeks after three years of County employment
• 12 paid County holidays

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The County of Orange is committed to providing a means for applicants who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. The following is a description of the physical and mental abilities, which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position. Applicants are encouraged to contact the recruiter listed for any questions or to request an accommodation during the testing/selection process.

Physical Characteristics: Vision sufficient to read standard text, read a computer monitor and to drive; speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably in person, over the telephone and in small groups; independent body mobility to stand, sit, walk, stoop, and bend to access a standard office environment; manual dexterity to use hands, arms and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and to write.

Environmental Conditions: Will be required to work in an office environment, on field assignments and occasionally drive to meetings and occasionally work evenings or weekends to attend meetings/special events.________________________________________

How To Apply To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please submit your application online. Your application must include a thorough description of your education and background in Health Promotion programs and managing/supervising staff.

You must also describe your experience and responsibilities (level of responsibility, length of experience, employer/organization) in the following:

• Program planning, development and evaluation
• Management and supervision of health promotion programs
• Liaison work with community groups, agencies, private corporations, foundations, educational institutions
• Public speaking/oral presentations
• Marketing/Public Relations
• Contract development and administration
• Management of multiple funding source budgets

Your application should highlight all of the areas in which you have developed expertise, matching your professional experience with the specific qualifications listed above.

Only the most qualified individuals will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds.

• To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this announcement.
• Only online applications will be accepted.
• The primary mode of communication is via email. Please verify that your email address is correct and complete.
• For specific information regarding this recruitment, please contact Erin Monaco at [email protected] .

Apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.

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Benefits In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits -- such as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidays -- we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as:

• Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits. http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information.
• Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time
• Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums
• Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy
• Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy
• Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs
• 457 Defined Contribution Program
• Effective 07/01/20, management employees who are sworn Public Safety Managers receive health insurance benefits through the AOCDS Medical Benefit Plans.

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