Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health/Perinatal Services Coordinator Manager

The Position

The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions, should they occur.

Under the general direction of the Health Services Director, and in collaboration with the County Health Officer, has the general responsibility and authority to plan, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and manager all Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health (MCAH) services within the local health jurisdiction. Performs locally specific activities to ensure that people, including pregnant and postpartum individuals, have access to appropriate preventive, reproductive, perinatal, and postpartum services.

Manager Academy is mandatory for all managers and consists of nine courses that must be completed within two years. Participation is required and completed during work hours.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, organize, and direct all fiscal, personnel and program matter for the MCAH including nutrition, high-risk infant program, children’s medical services, adolescent family life program, and perinatal services.
• Monitor local health status indicators for pregnant women, infants, children, adolescents and their families using standardized data techniques. Share data annually with the Local Health Officer. Utilize this data to develop an understanding of health needs within the community and identify barriers to the provision of health and human services for the MCAH population.
• Prepare and monitor budgets for the division.
• Write, review, and monitor grants.
• Ensure division staff is informed of and complies with administrative, fiscal and personnel policies, and procedures.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Assume the responsibility of unit supervisors and managers in their absence.
• Perform studies and special projects as needed. Perform related duties as assigned. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)
• Identify health issues and interact with local health care providers, community members, managed care plan providers, coalitions, etc., to enhance program efforts and improve outcomes.
• Develop plans and direct resources consistent with program goals and objectives.
• Coordinate all MCAH patient/client outreach, education, and community services provided by local, state, and federal programs, to prevent duplication of services and facilitate optimal use of resources.
• Submit an Annual Report to the CDPH/MCAH.
• Participate in quality assurance activities designed to improve community health outcomes for women, children, adolescents, and their families.
• Ensure that SIDS activities take place, including community infant safe sleep and SIDS risk reduction education and grief and bereavement support for families experiencing a SIDS death.
• Identify at-risk maternal and infant population’s and develop strategies to address barriers and improve access to early and comprehensive quality perinatal care.
• Use local maternal and infant data to develop safety-net strategies with providers and community partners to ensure at-risk women receive appropriate perinatal care and relevant services.
• Evaluate activities to determine outcome and quality of service.
• Attend MCAH Action meetings and other required trainings. Adequate funding for training and meeting expenses, including travel, must be built into the annual budget.
• Address and resolve inter-professional and intra-disciplinary problems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing.

Three (3) years progressively responsible administrative and supervisory nursing experience; AND experience working with women and children; AND experience building community relationships, collaborations and initiatives.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver License

Certification as a Public Health Nurse

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of health administration including the effective delivery of health care services.
• Principles and practices of personnel management, fiscal management, and grant administration.
• Compliance with local, state, and federal regulation (i.e. JCAHO, Medicare, CMS).
• Principles and practices in formulating, operating, and evaluating program policies.
• Patient Advocacy.
• Conflict resolution.
• All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the functions of the job.

Skill in:

• Demonstrating interpersonal and management skills.
• Providing superior and culturally sensitive services.
• Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing, and evaluation the work of staff.
• Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate
• complicated policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Exercising independent judgement.
• Effective communication verbally and in writing
• Maintaining accurate records.

Mental and Physical Abilities:

• Read and interpret documents such as operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions, giving close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Delegate authority to staff.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow oral and written instruction.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to: stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; speak and hear; and push, pull, move, or lift above and below the neck objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Selection Procedure & Other Important Information

Important Application Information:

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
• You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.
• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
• The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an application appraisal exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.

Special Testing: The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at (707) 234-6600. Reasonable notice is required to allow adequate time for review and evaluation of your request.

Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

The County of Mendocino participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.

Learn more:

• E-Verify Notice of Participation (Download PDF reader)
• Right to Work (Download PDF reader)

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This information is a summary of general benefits. Benefits listed in Mendocino County Resolutions or Memorandums of Understanding prevail over this listing. This information is not legally binding, nor does it constitute a Contract.

SALARY
Compensation is based on a five-step salary range, with annual merit-based increases within the salary range.

RETIREMENT
Covered under Social Security and the 1937 act; both employees and the County pay into the retirement fund. For the most current information regarding County Retirement please go to:
https://www.mendocinocounty.org/retirement

HOLIDAYS AND PERSONAL LEAVE
Mendocino County observes 11 paid holidays per year. Employees are granted 24 - 48 hours of personal leave annually, depending upon Bargaining Unit.

VACATION
Accrues at the rate of two weeks per year for three years. Three weeks per year after three years, four weeks after eight years and five weeks after 15 years.

SICK LEAVE
Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1.25 days per month, or 15 days per year. Accruals are pro-rated for part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week. Part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week, and extra-help employees receive up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of paid sick leave annually.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE
The County and the employee share the cost of an employee selected health care plan; enrollment in the plan includes $20,000 Life Insurance.

HEALTH INSURANCE
For the most current information regarding Health Insurance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/ehb

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Assistance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/eap

EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Wellness please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/mcwow

LABOR CONTRACTS
For the complete list of most current labor agreements please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/labor

Closing Date/Time: 6/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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