Diabetes Prevention Program Supervisor

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services community programming and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation engagement and health equity HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

This is a grant-funded position.

Position Overview:

The Diabetes Prevention Program Supervisor is responsible for the oversight and supervision of the Diabetes Prevention Program day-to-day operations and staff. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality diabetes prevention programs to Harris County residents and fostering relationships with community partners.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Supervise develop support and evaluate program staff to ensure adherence to established procedures quality standards and timeliness while managing daily program operations.
Utilizes evidence-based diabetes prevention/management curriculum to instruct manage and facilitate lifestyle education to the community.
Plans and conducts outreach activities including attending partnership meetings and community events to enhance program engagement and participation.
Develops and maintains partnerships with Harris County community organizations in order to launch education sessions and ensure successful participation within the community.
Records and monitors participant data including number of participants seen. Tracks progress toward program goals and ensures documentation is accurate and completed timely.
Reviews records and reports pertaining to program activities evaluates performance for program activities and employees and makes adjustments as needed.
Stays updated on the latest research approaches theories and practices in pre-diabetes and diabetes management.
Performs other duties as assigned including special tasks involved with responding to emergency events.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelors degree in nutrition dietetics public health or related field.

Experience:

At least two (2) years of experience working directly in public health nutrition and/or dietetics.
At least one (1) year of experience supervising program activities and staff.

Licensure/Certifications:

Valid Texas Drivers License.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
Ability to work well with public and staff members.

Core Competencies

Ability to obtain and filter information identify and address key issues relevant to the achievement of strategic organizational goals

Exceptional project management skills to manage a variety of projects simultaneously

Positively influence all levels within the organization to drive change and enable effective coordination

Ability to create strong positive working relationships

Previous experience building and managing high performance teams

High-level of flexibility in fast-paced environments

Must be a Systems-level thinker

Proactive self-motivated and mission-driven

Progressive intrapreneurial leadership style to enable systemic change

Leading Change

Creates strategic change within and outside the organization to meet organizational goals

Develops new insights into situations encourages new ideas and innovations

Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others acts as a catalyst for organizational change

Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent even under adversity.

Recovers quickly from setbacks

Leading People

Fosters an inclusive workplace where equity diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission

Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods

Fosters and inspires team commitment spirit pride and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.

Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality timely and cost-effective results

Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers

Makes well-informed effective and timely decisions

Building Coalitions

Develops networks and builds alliances collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships

Identifies external and internal politics that impact the work of the organization

Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics

Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect

Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner and models high standards

Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses

Communication

Communicates clearly effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing

Writes in a clear concise organized and convincing manner for the intended audience

Diversity Equity Inclusion

Encourage a respectful and collaborative work environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity equity and inclusion

Identify inequitable practices and policies and assist in implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes

Demonstrate awareness and respect of cross-cultural differences and create inclusive programmatic solutions

Practice cultural humility to build honest relationships with co-workers and the community that will ultimately enhance workplace culture and deliver better community health program

NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentationbutONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Language:

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

This is a full-time grant-funded position
Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Must be willing to flex work hours when required including weekends
Expected to travel within Harris County jurisdiction

Work Environment:

This job operates in both a professional office and community environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

This role requires the ability to lift carry push pull up to 50 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Work Location:

Harris County Public Health: Health Prevention & Coordinated Care Division - 7457 Harwin Dr Houston TX 77036.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Required Experience:

Manager

Position DescriptionIf youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.About Harris County Public Health:Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1...