DESCRIPTIONThe City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services is recruiting for one (1) unclassified, at-will, full-time Public Health Professional II to serve as the
HIV/STI/SUBSTANCE USE HARM REDUCTION SUPERVISOR in the Communicable Disease and Emergency Response Bureau, r eporting to the Communicable Disease Surveillance and Control Officer. T his position is located at the PHEM facility, 3861 Worsham Ave, Long Beach CA, 90808.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES- Analyzes and interprets data to develop conclusions and makes recommendations for improvement in service delivery, performance, and attainment of Opioid Settlement Funds and HIV/STI Syndemic Strategy goals;
- Coordinates and provides professional support in the development, implementation, administration, and management of a variety of grant-funded programs, projects, and services;
- Interprets complex local, state, and federal regulations as it relates to the Opioid Settlement Funds and HIV/STI Syndemic Strategy and ensures compliance;
- Establishes and maintains relationships and serves as liaison to task forces, committees, stakeholders, clients, businesses, and other agencies related to Opioid Settlement Funds and HIV/STI Syndemic Strategy, projects, and services;
- Oversees fiscal requirements and prepares grant budget documents and reports;
- Develops and implements marketing/communication strategies for the Opioid Settlement Funds and HIV/STI Syndemic Strategy;
- Prepares and presents HIV/STI and Opioid Settlement Funds program goals and service information at public meetings and events;
- Creates, reviews, or maintains client and program files, performance benchmarks, and other reports for the Opioid and HIV/STI Syndemic Strategy;
- Prepares Opioid Settlement Fund reports, applications, evaluations, program enrollment statements and other correspondence;
- Coordinates public meetings and events to promote grant Opioid and HIV/STI Syndemic Strategy programs and services;
- Trains and supervises the activities of subordinates;
- Monitors and facilitates participant’s involvement in Opioid grant programs;
- Develops customized plans with community members and community-based organizations; provides, promotes, and assists them with the tools to achieve grant goals;
- Maintains client and program files and reports for Opioid Settlement Funds and HIV/STI Syndemic Strategy;
- Leads the development of content and maintains website and geographic information system (GIS) for the Opioid Settlement funds; and
- Performs other grant-related duties as assigned.
All duties associated with Opioid settlement are additional duties, requiring more complex skills in decision-making, budget management and program management.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILEEDUCATION - Bachelor's Degree in Public Health , Social Work, Public Administration, or a closely related field (Proof of education required).
- Professional experience beyond the minimum qualifications may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
EXPERIENCE - One (1) year of professional experience coordinating and/or supporting community-based social service or public health programs.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - Valid motor vehicle operator license.
- Required to obtain a California motor vehicle operator license within 6 months if out of state. DMV K4 driver license information report printout required during onboarding for California residents.
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and evenings.
Ability to:
- Learn, interpret, retain, and communicate technical and complex information, terminology, policies and procedures related to grant programs and compliance.
- Research and analyze data using a systematic and logical approach.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions and procedures.
- Maintain accurate records and files.
- Work independently and/or as part of a team.
- Work effectively with a wide variety of people by consistently exercising tact, good judgment and a pro-active, problem-solving focused communication style.
- Operate office equipment including computers, printers and copiers as well as the word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, database and program specific applications. (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
- Type and enter data accurately.
SELECTION PROCEDUREThis recruitment will close at 11:59 PM PST, on Thursday, July 11, 2024. T o be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-7915.
The City of Long Beach is an
Equal Opportunity Employer . We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the
California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting
https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7915
. For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.
Employee Benefits The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
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Medical and Dental Insurance •
Life Insurance •
Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.) •
Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave •
Deferred Compensation •
Credit Union Membership •
Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit) •
Flexible Spending Accounts •
Free Employee Parking •
Paid ParentalLeave* *Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours
for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster
placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
Closing Date/Time: 7/11/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
