Health Program Specialist III - Healthy Start Program Coordinator (Grant Funded) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanantoniotx/jobs/newprint/4793450) Apply  Health Program Specialist III - Healthy Start Program Coordinator (Grant Funded) Salary $67,301.78 - $100,952.80 Annually Location TX 78210, TX Job Type 4A Full-Time Job Number 2025-00612 Department SA Metro Health District Opening Date 01/22/2025 Closing Date 1/27/2025 11:59 PM Central Grant Funded Yes FLSA Status Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Summary Under general direction, is responsible for performing advanced public health work in one of several public health programs. Work involves directing and evaluating public health education program activities and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, and community organizations. The work is generally investigative, regulatory, educational, and consultative in nature. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff. This position is a "grant funded" position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason. The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Employees in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM13.2 (https://www.sanantonio.gov/Portals/0/Files/health/HealthServices/Immunizations/DM13-02.pdf) . Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy. The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM15.1 (https://www.sanantonio.gov/Portals/0/Files/health/About/Employment/DM15-1.pdf) , all employees are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve. Work Location 512 E. Highland Blvd., Ste. 250 (78210) Work Hours 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday; occasional evenings and weekend hours. Essential Job Functions Essential job functions vary according to division assignment within the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District: + Develops evidence-based prevention initiatives to help the community improve and maintain their health. + Develops, coordinates, and presents public health educational activities in the local community, to include the provision of educational materials and teaching aids regarding health initiatives. + Conducts outreach with public and private agencies and the community to coordinate, improve, and stimulate interest in and secure support for public health programs and initiatives, resolve problems, identify training needs, and serve as a resource to medical or service providers regarding policy and procedures. + Directs, trains, and supervises assigned staff to ensure program goals and objectives are met. + Oversees the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of materials in response to public health information and report requests. + Oversees the development and implementation of techniques for evaluating the effectiveness and impact of public health programs. + Develops and implements program-specific procedure manuals, policies, and standards in accordance with public health program objectives and goals. + Assumes primary responsibility for data handling, maintenance activities, and reports for research studies, surveys, and audits. + May analyze legislation to determine the effect on public health policies and programs. + Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required. Job Requirements + Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with preferable coursework in a public health, health promotion, sciences, social sciences, or other related health field . + Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in a health related field, to include supervisory and management experience and/or training. + Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License. + Any applicant selected for this position must have a background check completed with results satisfactory to the City of San Antonio and successfully complete the City of San Antonio's Cash-Handling Certification Training. Preferred Qualifications + Two (2) years of experience working with communities experiencing high maternal and child health disparities. + Two ( 2) years of experience supervising case managers and/or community health workers. + One (1) year of experience managing case management/EMR data to include data QI/QA/auditing/cleaning, dashboarding, reporting and staff user training and performance management. Applicant Information + If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance. + Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application. + Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university. + Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Knowledge of current public health programs, practices, and procedures. + Knowledge of public health laws and regulations. + Knowledge of public health diseases and investigation processes. + Knowledge of counseling and interviewing techniques. + Knowledge of supervisory and management training. + Ability to interpret public health laws and regulations. + Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. + Ability to organize and prioritize. + Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. + Ability to document clearly and concisely pertinent information. + Ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds. + Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate performance in accordance with City policies and procedures. + Ability to maintain effective working relationships with public agencies, City departments, and the general public. + Ability to monitor program expenditures. + Ability to plan written strategies to be used in completing, monitoring, and evaluating reports. + Ability to comply with all OSHA regulations and current immunization policies. + Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position with or without accommodations. + Ability to work primarily in an inside environment and out in the field. Benefits Information The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one. For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio: http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee\_information/benefits/index.asp Note: + Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits. + Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link. Additional Information The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio. If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department (https://www.sanantonio.gov/Hr/About/ContactUs?sendto=HR) so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.