Children 1st Program Manager

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Job Title: Children 1st Program ManagerAgency: Department of Public Health Job Requisition ID: JR0000007557Shift: Day (United States of America)Compensation Details: PAY GRADE: O $69,134.16 - 91,309.47 Job Description: This is a FEDERAL GRANT FUNDED position and is subject to available grant funds.

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Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Job Description: The Children 1st Program Manager is responsible for leadership and management of the statewide Children 1st Program, which is a developmental screening program and the single point of entry for referrals to the Department’s child health programs for children birth to 5 years of age.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (overall tasks and expectations of the position):

• Provides leadership and management for all components of the Children 1st program.

• Oversees statewide program operations and implementation, including integration and coordination with Other Child Health program activities and fiscal management (i.e., state/federal funding allocations, grants and contracts).

• Provides support and leads capacity building, including technical assistance for and training of district public health staff as well as public awareness and education.

• Implements an ongoing process for regular individual and group communication with district Children 1st Coordinators.

• Maintains an ongoing, collaborative working relationship to coordinate with other child health programs including Early Hearing Detection and Intervention, Children’s Medical Services, Babies Can’t Wait and Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV).

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements and guidelines through ongoing evaluation, oversight, and reporting with district staff and contractors.

• Leads projects for continuous quality improvement, results accountability and program evaluation, ensuring program timelines, accurate data collection and reporting, and contract requirements are completed as required.

• Provides leadership for grant applications and needs assessments as required.

• Responsible for effective collaboration between Children 1st and other DPH Programs, public health districts, agencies, and partners.

• May be responsible for the supervision of staff.

Minimum Qualifications (based on the job code):

• High school diploma/GED and ten (10) years of professional level experience OR an equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job experience or training that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year over year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Health, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Nursing, Health Administration, or a related field.
• Three (3) or more years of management or supervisory experience, including oversight of program operations, staff, and budgets.
• Experience managing statewide or multi-site public health or child health programs.
• Experience with grants and contracts management, program evaluation, and quality improvement.
• Knowledge of developmental screening, early intervention, and referral systems for children birth to 5 years of age.

Additional Information: The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

ADA Statement DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email [email protected].

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

BENEFITS Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma/GED and ten (10) years of professional level experience OR an equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job experience or training that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year over year. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.