Public Health Supervisor - Family Health Home Visiting

LOCATION: West St. Paul, MN JOB TYPE: Full-Time REMOTE EMPLOYMENT: Flexible/Hybrid JOB NUMBER: 3050.23.002 DEPARTMENT: Public Health DIVISION: 30 CSS OPENING DATE: 07/12/2023 CLOSING DATE: 7/26/2023 4:30 PM Central General Description: POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Public Health HOURS: Full Time PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: \$82,180 - \$92,453/annually FULL SALARY RANGE: \$82,180 - \$128,406/annually (110 Salary Grade) LOCATION: Hybrid; mix of telework, fieldwork and in-person at our Northern Service Center in West St. Paul, MN UNION: HSSA CLOSE DATE: 4:30pm on 7/26/2023 Come join us at Dakota County and \"Be more.\" Dakota County employs nearly 2,000 skilled individuals whose talents and contributions make Dakota County a premier place to live and work. The work County government does is unique. Dakota County offers important careers the kind of careers that make a difference in people\'s lives. You will not be just another employee; you\'ll be a valued employee making a difference in the lives of Dakota County residents every single day. Will you be the next person to join us at Dakota County? The PUBLIC HEALTH SUPERVISOR FAMILY HEALTH position is an essential team member responsible for supervising, leading, and monitoring one of three teams of family home visiting nurses for Dakota County. Location & Schedule: This hybrid position offers a mix of telework, in-person work at our Northern Service Center in West St. Paul, MN, and fieldwork throughout Dakota County. Work is performed Monday through Friday during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). What You ll Do: As a Public Health Supervisor for Family Health, you will: Provide administrative, clinical, and reflective supervision, and monitor the operations of a Family Health home visiting work unit and associated programs. Work to advance inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in collaboration with colleagues and Dakota County residents. Conduct interviews of applicants and make recommendations for hiring staff into established positions. Ensure the comprehensive orientation of new staff to public health programs and departmental and professional standards, which include individual, community, and system levels of practice. Develop, monitor, and analyze quarterly reports and annual work plans, including work/program output and outcome measures; prepare reports and grant proposals. Develop budget recommendations and analyze, monitor, and control expenses and revenues for your unit. Lead quality assurance and quality improvement efforts as they relate to performance measures. Plan, initiate, and evaluate assigned Family Health programs to meet community needs and best practice standards. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Participate in the development and monitoring of service contracts. Represent the Department and County to the public and internal and external groups and organizations. Participate in emergency preparedness training, exercises, and responses. Duties & Responsibilities: These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position\'s management-approved work schedule is required for all positions.

• Plan, initiate, and evaluate assigned Maternal Child Health programs to meet community needs and best practice standards.
• Participate in emergency preparedness trainings, exercises, and responses. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: All the above duties are essential functions. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment Skills Critical to Success: General knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies pertaining to public health and professional practice General knowledge of nursing and public health principles and ability to carry out those principles in day-to-day professional practice General knowledge of basic budgeting and financial management General knowledge of governmental functions, including those of cities, school districts, and other parts of the counties, state, and federal units Knowledge of computer software and information systems Working skills in program evaluation, data collection, documentation of progress, and outcomes of public health programs Ability to lead employees, including the ability to build and support a competent and effective work team to achieve public health goals Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities Ability to solve problems effectively by keeping informed of policies, professional practice, and employment issues Ability to exhibit a professional, positive attitude and work ethic Ability to work effectively with clients from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds Understanding of the mission and vision of department and program operational guidelines, business practices, staff needs, and customer service outcomes General knowledge of data privacy regulations Ability to prioritize and coordinate work according to internal and external stakeholder needs Ability to problem-solve while demonstrating sound judgment Ability to work independently and on teams WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed under a hybrid model with telework, fieldwork throughout Dakota County, and n a County office building. Some travel is required. Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis. Exposure to hazardous materials such as chemicals, blood, and other body fluids may occur. During supervision visits to clients\' homes there may be exposures to: hazardous physical conditions such as environmental conditions within unsanitary homes and property, unsafe neighborhoods, challenging and potentially violent and unpredictable clients, and family members, pets, and animals; atmospheric conditions such as chemicals, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, cigarette smoke and extreme temperatures; and other exposures as inadequate lighting, intense noise, and/or workspaces that are restricting of movement. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, a computer, printer, calculator, phone, copy and fax machine. Who We Are: Dakota County is Minnesota s third-largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is Be More, and we strive daily to achieve excellence in public service, focusing on four valu
• Conduct interviews of applicants and make recommendations for hiring staff into established positions.
• Supervise, manage, and monitor the operations of a Family Health Home Visiting work unit and associated programs.
• Represent the Department and County to the public and internal and external groups and organizations.
• Develop, monitor, and analyze quarterly reports and grant proposals.
• Assure comprehensive orientation of new staff to public health programs, department l and professional standards, which include individual, community, and system levels of practice.
• Collaborate with State Health and Human Service agencies, medical and health systems/personnel, other Public Health units, Community Services, County departments, community agencies, and communities to increase awareness of Public Health programs and resources and to coordinate integrated service delivery.
• Develop recommendations for and implement program policies and procedures, including work and program standards and outreach activities.
• Provide leadership that supports Public Health accreditation, emphasizing performance management processes and measurements.
• Supervise and manage personnel, including delegating of responsibilities, providing work direction and guidance, overseeing work products, building a team, and managing staff performance issues.
• Participate in the development and monitoring of purchase of service contracts.
• Develop budget recommendations. Analyze, monitor, and control program expenses and revenues. Implement budget modifications as directed.