Health Programs Coordinator Senior

Summary

The primary duties of this position are to coordinate prevention and health promotion activities for Central Oregon (Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties). The position will work closely with the Prevention & Health Promotion Team and Central Oregon Overdose Prevention & Response (COOPR) Coalition to develop and implement programs for Crook County and Central Oregon that are: data-driven, developmentally appropriate, culturally informed, equitable, trauma-informed, and as comprehensive and sustainable as possible.

As part of the Crook County Prevention & Health Promotion team, this position will work collaboratively on a variety of public health initiatives in support of the COOPR Coalition goals to 1) Develop an active & centralized overdose surveillance and reporting system 2) Conduct a coordinated response to opioid outbreaks in Central Oregon, and 3) Minimize opioid overdose mortality and morbidity. Additionally, this position will support Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention initiatives for Crook County, in coordination with regional initiatives.

The position will carry out prevention and health promotion activities for Central Oregon to include program planning, community mobilization, strategic communication, implementation of programs, data gathering and surveillance, interpretation, and evaluation.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Program Coordination:

· Develop and sustain stakeholder engagement in activities outlined in the Central Oregon Overdose Crisis Response Plan and any additional work plans.

· Coordinate reporting and program logistics as required by funding sources.

· Communicate any program changes or requirements to partners.

· Develop and implement data collection and assessment tools, and analyze data related to specific public health issues as needed.

· Research and review current or emerging policy, environmental, and systems change strategies that support public health initiatives.

· Identify and pursue resources that support sustainability of programs and practices.

· Strategically coordinate program logistics and requirements with Prevention & Health Promotion team and other stakeholder and Health Department programs as necessary.

· Serve as team representative on Department-wide and/or regional planning committees, as needed.

Outreach and Community Mobilization:

· Consult with community advisors, local leaders, partners, and stakeholders to develop the strategic direction and priorities for the COOPR Coalition including the Interdisciplinary Pain & Prescribing (IP&P) Taskforce; Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson County health departments; and the CCHD Prevention & Health Promotion team.

�� Engage and mobilize community leaders to become local champions for public health initiatives and to advocate for public policy.

· Educate community leaders, including elected officials, about effective strategies for reducing the burden of substance use and overdose through policy, systems, and environmental change.

· Conduct civic and other group presentations.

Public Health Preparedness:

· Participate in Public Health Preparedness exercises and events in preparation for a variety of deployment scenarios

· Hold a registration with the Everbridge emergency response system and update communication pathways as needed

· Respond to Public Health Emergencies and undertake response roles as necessary

· Complete Public Health Preparedness Training: IS 100, 200, 700, and 800

Competencies

· Technical Capacity: Equipment uses – personal computer and related software, telephone, printer/copier/facsimile.

· Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work in a team setting collaboratively and promote a positive work environment.

· Time Management: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

· Communication Proficiency: Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form. Learn and explain established policies and procedures using judgement and diplomacy.

· Flexibility: Ability to adapt quickly and work evenings and weekends as necessary. Ability to travel

· Ethical Conduct: Ability to maintain confidentiality, abide by county/state and federal laws with knowledge of Public Health and county rules.

· Initiative: Ability to work independently and initiate new or innovative strategies for prevention efforts.

· Data collection and interpretation skills

Performance Indicators

· Contribution to a minimum of one organization-wide initiative per year (i.e. Quality Improvement processes, reaccreditation, annual staff training implementation, department-wi