Department

Department of Health

Division

Healthcare Health & Allied Professionals

Salary

$81,708.00 - $92,074.00

Job Profile

JC-02956200-92 - Assistant Health Program Administrator (NEARI PSA DOH)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:00pm

Non-Standard 35.0

Restricted/Limited to Federal funding

Restricted/Limited to the leave of the prior incumbent

Job Requisition Number

JR104141 ASST HLTH PROGRAM ADMIN (Open)

Pay Grade

C00331 A

Classification

Assistant Health Program Administrator

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: In the Department of Health, to be responsible for assisting a superior in the planning, organization, coordination, and administration of a health program; to administer the provisions of laws, rules and regulations, as well as adhere to provisions set forth in grant and contractual agreements relating to the operation of a health program; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVSION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative; work is subject to review upon completion through oral and/or written reports for conformance to laws, rules, regulations, departmental policies and objectives.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises and reviews the work of a professional, technical and clerical support staff.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• In the Department of Health, to be responsible for assisting a superior in the planning, organization, coordination, and administration of a health program; to administer the provisions of laws, rules and regulations, as well as to adhere to provisions set forth in grant and contractual agreements relating to the operation of a health program.
• To be responsible for planning, prioritizing, directing, and reviewing the work of a professional, technical and clerical staff and as necessitated revising work schedules to ensure program efficiency.
• To assist in the development and preparation of budgetary needs and to be accountable for the fiscal activities of a health program.
• To be responsible for reviewing and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of a health program and to make recommendations to a superior for necessary program modifications and/or changes in order to improve or maintain the services being provided.
• To coordinate each of the program's activities with other programs in the Department of Health and in other state and federal agencies as applicable, in order to improve the health of the citizens of the state.
• To maintain a constant awareness of state and federal guidelines, laws and regulations, as well as proposed legislation pertinent to each particular program; and as required, making recommendations to a superior as to the changes in programs necessary to comply with such revisions in law.
• To assist in the formulation of standards, policies and procedures of a health program in order to monitor the goals and objectives of the program.
• As required, to represent the Department at meetings and conferences comprising of state, federal and local officials, professionals, and the public involving departmental programs, goals, and objectives.
• To prepare extensive written reports relative to the program's functions and activities.
• To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of health program administration as it applies to a health program and the ability to apply such knowledge in the planning, organization, coordination and administration of a health program; the ability to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of a health program and to make recommendations to a superior for improvements and/or maintenance; the ability to coordinate and supervise professional, technical, and supportive personnel engaged in a health program; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, public groups, and private and public agencies; the ability to prepare extensive written reports as required; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in public health, public administration, business administration, hospital administration, or a related field; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible position involving hospital, public, business, or health administration.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

The Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator works in the Violence and Injury Prevention Program and reports to the Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Grant Director. The primary role of this position is to oversee implementation of the SAMHSA Garrett Lee Smith Youth Suicide Prevention grant, including the management of over $700,000 of federal funding annually. This position will serve as the main point of contact for several sub-grantees and contractors, including processing invoices, monitoring budgets, ensuring all contract requirements are met, and submitting appropriate contracting paperwork to meet fiscal deadlines. This position will collect performance measures and indicators from internal RIDOH staff and funded partners and submit to federal funders to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deadlines. There will be a regular cadence of in-person meetings that in-state travel may be needed. This position will be responsible for attending occasional community outreach events and maintaining an appropriate stock of outreach supplies. Some weekend/evening hours will be needed for attendance at community meetings and events. The coordinator provides recommendations to RIDOH, other state agencies, and community partners on youth behavioral health system improvements, youth suicide best practices, and evidence-based interventions and contributes heavily to the youth suicide prevention program design and implementation. This position works closely with a part-time evaluator, the Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Grant Director, the Violence and Injury Prevention Program Manager, and other RIDOH staff.

Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with complex issues; establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff and community partners; strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Has the knowledge to manage grants, contracts, and budgets; has knowledge of public health principles relevant to suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention efforts; Although this position will not work directly with clients, an understanding of clinical services for suicide prevention will help inform programmatic decision making.

Master’s degree in public health, public administration, education, counseling, social work, psychology, sociology, or other health-related field, and/or three years of suicide prevention experience strongly preferred.

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
 

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.