City of Portland - Program Coordinator - Public Health Clinic
City of Portland - Program Coordinator - Public Health Clinic
Health & Human Services Department, Public Health Division
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Job Summary:
The City of Portland’s Health & Human Services division is seeking a qualified individual to oversee the daily operations of the STD Program at our Public Health Clinic located at 39 Forest Avenue. This role includes community based outreach and education, as well as onsite clinical services. The appropriate candidate should have demonstrated supervisory, fiscal, and program management experience. This position has a strong clinical focus and the ideal candidate will have experience in public health and/or nursing, as well as experience conducting outreach to vulnerable populations, including expansive knowledge about STD clinical testing, PrEP, and other HIV, STD, and Hepatitis C prevention education. A demonstrated independent, self-directed, and motivational work ethic, and excellent skills in written and verbal communication are important for success in this role.
The Program Coordinator provides oversight of operations and coordinates all program activities. This role also assists with policy development and articulation of policy positions related to program areas, and may be responsible for meeting requirements for agency licensure, Medicaid billing, and governmental review. The Program Coordinator also assists in the development and administration of the program budget, and is responsible for meeting program reporting requirements, including monitoring outcome measures and expenditures, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, and grant renewals.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Assigns, directs, and coordinates cases
• Reviews case records and plans for providing service to clients, and consults with the Medical Director as appropriate, to determine appropriate services, including when to terminate services
• Conducts staff meetings, case manager meetings, outreach meetings, and meetings related to client issues
• Holds specialized workshops appropriate to the program and offers educational presentations to providers
• Participates in the grant application process, program planning, and service evaluations.
• Acts as representative for programs in the community and serves as a member on relevant committees and local task forces
• Performs related work as required
Required Skills & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Nursing, or closely related field, combined with a minimum of three years related work experience is required. A graduate level degree in a related field is preferred. Equivalent combination of training and experience accepted.
• Knowledge of program population issues, regions, and sectors related to specific program
• Proven administrative skills, including grant writing and reporting, recordkeeping, budget management, outcome measurement, and quality assurance
• Experience in case management and crisis intervention, with the ability to develop and implement policies and procedures
• Familiarity with budgets and financial management
• Ability to manage and develop high-performing, goal oriented services, as well as set and achieve strategic objectives
• Experience in the development and implementation of community-based health programs, specifically around infectious disease prevention and clinical services
• Literacy in database and word processing programs required, including MS Office and Google Workspace
Necessary Special Requirements:
• Required to possess a valid State of Maine Class C driver's license
• Must have reliable access to an automobile for work and maintain a good driving record
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends
Expected Hours/Schedule:
This is a full time, permanent, 37.5 hour per week position. The schedule for this position is Monday - 8:30am-2:30pm, Tuesday - 9am-6:30pm, Wednesday - 9am-4pm, Thursday - 9am-6:30pm and Friday 9am-4pm.
Applications accepted until 04/25/2025.
Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.
Salary & Benefits:
This is a non-union, DBM C41 position, with a starting salary range of $67,329-$73,584 annually.
The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits may include:
• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
• Thirteen paid holidays
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
• Use of City recreation facilities
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College
If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or at 207-874-8624.
The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.
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