IN-DOH-Trauma Informed Communities Program Coord

Incumbent must be able to think critically and have the analytical ability to develop and enhance systems to acquire the best strategies for prevention. Incumbent must be able to work within program guidelines and within established timeframes. Incumbent must be able to work well independently and know when to solicit advice and/or assistance from the Director. Incumbent must be flexible and adaptable to policy changes and must be able to use sound judgement and decisionmaking ability to make appropriate recommendations.

This position requires significant attention to detailand the ability to work with internal and external partners. Incumbent must beable to resolve problems logically develop ideas interpret policy and havesuperb oral and written skills.

This position requires travel to meetings statewide and for engagement work in communities.

Responsibility

Incumbent has a highlevel responsibility for ensuring compliance with state and federal grant requirements and adherence to IDOH and FRP goals and objectives. The position will serve as the program s liaison to schools mental health providers law enforcement agencies and other youthserving and justice agencies. This position will be responsible for facilitating community meetings and developing written reports grant proposals and other documentation pertaining to prevention programs.

This position will report to the Trauma Informed Communities Programs Director of the Fatality Review and Prevention Division. The Incumbent will keep the Director informed regarding matters that may impact the goals vision and mission of the program. Incumbent will receive some instruction from the Director but independent judgement is critical for daily operations. Incumbent must follow the program policies and procedures and manage their time to complete assignments within established timeframes. Incumbent will apply HIPAA and FERPA policies where applicable and maintain confidentiality when communicating with program partners.

Work Relationships:

Incumbent will maintain contact with the Trauma Informed Communities Programs Director the FRP Division Director FRP Staff IDOH Executive Staff and other IDOH Division Staff. Incumbent will work with Division Staff public state and federal representatives and other stakeholders in the public and private sectors for the purpose of developing and monitoring effective development of prevention program activities. Work may be reviewed by various program staff for compliance with policy and agency program goals.

Physical Effort:

The position is primarily a desk job with occasional instate travel to aid in technical assistance trainings and attend conference and planning events. Work is performed in an office or remote environment for 7.5 hours per day from Monday through Friday. This position requires extensive computer use and the ability to be mobile in small confined spaces. Incumbent must be able to lift and transport boxes and education materials as necessary.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a HIPAA covered limited access office environment that contains a constant and moderate level of background phone conversation. Incumbent must be able to concentrate under these conditions. Significant instate travel is required. Working directly with communities is required.