Program Coordinator (Fixed Term) - Public Health - Harm Reduction And Communicable Disease

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Fixed Term Program Coordinator supports the Communicable Disease Unit in the Public Health Division of the Health and Human Services Department. The Program Coordinator’s work focuses on harm reduction and HIV, Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)/Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). The Program Coordinator works with a multidisciplinary team providing overall program coordination including monitoring program processes and outcomes, communicating program status and objectives to internal and external partners, supporting the convening of coalitions and councils, and organizing and submitting grant related fiscal and program information for approval to Program Manager.

Health and Human Services has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely and options to telework up to three days per week and work remaining days onsite are available; however, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. While onboarding and training, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate
The ideal candidate has experience coordinating public health programs that include tracking deliverables for program metrics and supporting program operations. They have successfully worked within multidisciplinary teams including medical providers, epidemiologists, paraprofessionals, and community service providers. The ideal candidate is highly competent with spreadsheets and computer software programs and can work within a fast paced, dynamic environment where priorities and objectives change rapidly. Additionally, the ideal candidate has experience in the Public Health field, specifically in harm reduction, and serving priority populations who access harm reduction and HIV/HCV/STI services. They also understand harm reduction principles and understand the challenges related to the population served.

Qualifications

Knowledge of

• Principles of program planning, reporting and evaluation.
• Policies and procedures related to assigned program.
• Community resources for the provision of social services, education and related services.
• Statistical data collection methods, analysis and techniques.
• Computer applications related to the work.

• Plan and coordinate program; initiate, plan and coordinate program objectives.
• Persuade and motivate people while demonstrating interpersonal and cultural sensitivity.
• Integrate the services of volunteers with established department programs and activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, staff, volunteers, and community groups from a variety of social, cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Evaluate the skill and abilities of volunteers.
• Develop and monitor program performance measurements.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Sarah Githens at sarah.githens@marincounty.gov