Public Health Assistant 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

The incumbent administers federal grants supporting diabetes, heart disease, and other Bureau of Chronic Disease programs. Responsibilities include statewide planning and management, grant and contract administration, budget oversight, staff supervision, and preparation of complex reports. The position also develops and maintains partnerships with federal and state agencies, healthcare organizations, businesses, and community stakeholders to advance chronic disease prevention and management initiatives.\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\n Develops, manages and directs operations of statewide health program(s); supervises staff, identifies needs, forecasts resources and personnel requirements, conducts fiscal monitoring, recommends hiring and firing, develops management operational systems and information system.\r\n \r\n Plans, develops and implements new proposals, policies, projects and activities to address unmet health needs in program areas.\r\n \r\n Coordinates public and private health services to reduce duplication of services, strengthen existing services and address the needs of the community.Evaluates existing programs.\r\n \r\n Designs and directs surveys to determine problems and unmet health needs. Studies survey findings, analyzes information and makes recommendations.\r\n \r\n Develops program strategies and protocols including standards of care with other health care providers.\r\n \r\n Assists in developing proposals for contractual services, operating agreements, public and private grants. Reviews projects bids and proposals. Recommends funding.May draft operating budget.\r\n \r\n Trains, directs, supervises program staff on administrative and technical procedures.\r\n \r\n May develop and provide in-service training activities for health professionals, community organizations, state and federal agencies, industry and others. \r\n\r\n

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Public Health Treatment Program Administrator \r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:\r\n\r\n Three years experience in health or human services worksuch as applying theories, principles, laws and practices of health or human services programs and services that assist with and improve life for individuals, families, or communities such as financial support, employment, unemployment, housing, health care, disease prevention, substance abuse, child protective services, physical/mental health treatment and prevention orrehabilitation. \r\n Six months experience in health or human services program administration such as overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of health or human services programs and services; planning and establishing short and long range program goals and objectives. Providing advice to other agency organizational units through consultation. \r\n Six months experiencein developing policies andprocedures. \r\n Six months experiencein staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others. \r\n Knowledge of budget management and control which includes managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining, monitoring, projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures. \r\n\r\n

Additional Posting Information

A writing sample will be requested at the time ofinterview.\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 ourJob Seeker Resources.\r\nDHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.\r\nAll new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.\r\n

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\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 atStateJobs.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 visitingdelawarerelay.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