Salary: $63,428.52 - $82,457.08 AnnuallyLocation : 707 Executive Place Fayetteville, NCJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202402437Department: Public Health DepartmentDivision: AdministrationOpening Date: 12/17/2024Closing Date: 1/3/2025 11:59 PM EasternSalary Grade: 114Position Overview **Hiring rate will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity The Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has received federal funding to implement an initiative to provide resources to support first responders and members of other key community sectors on training, administering, and distributing naloxone and other Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved overdose reversal medications or devices. The initiative supports a multi-disciplinary team to provide training to first responders, youth serving organizations, nurses, barbershops, public libraries, and faith-based organizations. The project also includes community-based distribution of naloxone to vulnerable populations. The Administrative Officer {Project Director (PD)} is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and managing the project award including the completion of grant reports. The PD will recruit, hire, train, and retain a multi-disciplinary team of public health educators, peer support specialists, and a data evaluator. The PD will establish overall goals, plan work operations, set priorities and deadlines, and determines personnel, space, equipment, and other resources needed to meet the goals of the project. The PD will assure services are being provided in a manner that considers health equity, cultural competency, and health literacy, and are trauma informed. The PD will provide staff support to Cumberland-Fayetteville Opioid Response Team (C-FORT). This position is time-limited grant funded for a four-year period. (Funds secured from September 30, 2024 - September 29, 2028)Examples of DutiesDuties for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Recruit, hire, train, and retain, and supervise a multi-disciplinary team (two public health educators, two peer support specialists, and a part-time project evaluator) that provide community-based naloxone training and distribution.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to provide naloxone training and distribution.
- Work and engage with Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) Finance staff in the management of funds for the project.
- Assure services are being provided in a manner that considers health equity, cultural competency, and health literacy.
- Attend and participate in CCDPH monthly Management Team members.
- Collaborate with first responders, youth serving organizations, nurses, barbershops, public libraries, C-FORT Recovery Resource Center, and faith-based organizations to plan and provide naloxone training.
- Collaborate with the C-FORT Coordinator to plan and coordinate community naloxone distribution and outreach activities.
- Support service delivery at the C-FORT Recovery Resource Center
- Plan and conduct Sequential Intercept Mapping for youth and adults for Cumberland County
- Utilize NCCARE 360 to receive and send electronic referrals to partner agencies.
- Collaborate with the Regional Tobacco Coordinator to offer tobacco cessation classes at the C-FORT Resource Center
- Support and build community partnerships at the county level and identify linkages that can be helpful to CCDPH.
- Develop systems to conduct all project evaluation activities
- Provide oversight to all project evaluation activities include appropriate consent processes, data collection, and data analysis
- Prepare all grant and project reports
- Provide written and oral updates to the CCDPH Senior Leadership Teams, County Management, and Board of County Commissioners, as requested
Employee is subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include, but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response requested by the Health Director. Minimum QualificationsGraduation from a four-year college or university and three years' experience in personnel, budgeting, research, or administrative management, preferably involving participation in the planning and management of a business or governmental program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited universities.Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the U.S. and its territories must have their academic degrees validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at.College transcripts, relevant certifications/licensures and verification of equivalent degree, if applicable, may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Public Health Human Resources, 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. If selected for the position, a formal transcript will be required within 30 days of hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Exceptional communications skills, both oral and written, will be necessary for this role.
- Experience supervising staff.
- Skill in project management and fiscal management required.
- Knowledge of basic substance use, public health and/or the role of local public health is helpful, but not a requirement.
- Ability to initiate and install administrative programs and procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.
- Willing and capable of performing as a division supervisory and management team member.
- Ability to actively support diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze situations and implement effective solutions.
- Self-motivated with a strong desire for continuous learning and professional development.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of accountability.
- Knowledge of local community resources and services, with the ability to efficiently locate and access relevant support for clients or projects.
Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Background check and negative drug test are required.Inquiries about this job posting should be directed to Department of Public Health . The Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCDPH complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. CCDPH does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. For more information, please Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.To see more information about the benefits offered to employees 01 How many years of experience do you have in direct customer service, either in person or via the telephone?
- 5+ years
- 3 - 5 years
- 1 - 2 years
- Less than 1 year
- None
02 How much experience do you have supervising staff?
- 5+ years
- 3 - 5 years
- 1 - 2 years
- Less than 1 year
- None
03 How many people have you directly supervised?
04 Have you uploaded your transcripts indicating the date in which a degree was awarded, as well as any relevant licensure or certification? (Attaching the supporting documents will help expedite the review process)
05 Please verify that your application includes the following information: * Employment history including salary, correct dates of employment, employer address and phone number, supervisor's name, and reason for leaving each employer. Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and not be processed.Please take a moment to review your application before submission to ensure all categories are completed.I have read and understand the above statement.
Required Question