Health Program Coordinator Jobs in Delaware (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS\r\nOur mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.\r\nWe offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.\r\nFor more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!\r\n

Summary Statement

This position supports the Bureau of Oral Health and Dental Services at schools and community locations statewide. Responsibilities include preparing events, organizing supplies and records, transporting staff and equipment, tracking inventory, and making deliveries. Assists with participant intake, student escorting, consent documentation, recordkeeping, and data entry. Provides administrative support by scheduling appointments, verifying insurance and treatment history, answering dental helpline calls, and following up with families. Statewide travel and occasional evening or weekend work are required.\r\n

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. \r\n\r\nPlans, coordinates and oversees a statewide disease or health hazard control program. \r\nDevelops operational procedures and monitors program activities to ensure compliance of same. \r\nCoordinates program activities with other public and private programs to ensure total compliance. \r\nInteracts with federal, state and local government officials. \r\nPrepares annual budget request. Ensures procurement of equipment, supplies and/or contractual services needed. \r\nMonitors and evaluates statistical data to determine appropriate target screening areas. \r\nPrepares and maintains records and reports as required. \r\nPerforms testing and reviews results to ensure quality control of sample collection and staff performance and to monitor effectiveness of screening program. \r\nPlans, assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of staff engaged in sampling, surveillance, screening and inspection activities and clerical support functions. \r\nTrains staff in program techniques. \r\nPlans and delivers educational programs. \r\nProvides technical assistance to physicians, hospital administrators, laboratory directors and public and private agencies in disease/health hazard reporting methods.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Health Program Coordinator \r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: \r\n\r\n Six months experience in program monitoring such as monitoring program activities and recommending alternatives, improvements, courses of action, and other changes based on findings. \r\n Six months experience in screening and detecting communicable or chronic diseases/health hazards to control the spread of diseases/hazards. \r\n Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. \r\n Six months experience in narrative report writing. \r\n Knowledge of etiology of communicable or chronic diseases/health hazards. \r\n Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Additional Posting Information

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.\r\n

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.\r\nDHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.\r\nCriminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.\r\nUpon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.\r\nAs a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).\r\n

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.\r\nOnce you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.\r\nIndividuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.\r\nIf you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.\r\nThe State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.\r\n