Health Program Analyst

Description Summary

The purpose of this position is to secure the equitable distribution of mental/behavioral health resources to community members. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Essential Functions

• Provides technical assistance, consultation, education and instruction to staff and the community.
• Maintains, tracks, documents and evaluates public health prevention and wellness programs, activities and operations and compiles data for report development.
• Compiles and analyzes data; conducts research, policy and program analysis; and prepares, drafts and generates reports.
• Develops and conducts community health programs and coordinates projects with internal and external partners and service providers.
• Develops partnerships and strategies with community agencies and serves as liaison to the department.
• Devises strategies for improved service delivery and communicates with community agencies to solve problems.
• Maintains service provider performance for compliance with program standards.
• Evaluates service provider programs for effectiveness, and recommends improvements to enhance efficiency, services and performance.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Health Administration, Public Health or related discipline.
• One (1) year of health program policy planning and evaluation or related experience.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted.

Other Minimum Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Physical Demands

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards

• None.

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses

• May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.

Supplemental Information

• Division: Health Services
• Specialty: Quick Response Team
• Actively Hiring for: 1 Vacancy
• Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life.
• Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay.
• Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.
• Full Time Regular Medical Dental Vision Group Term Life Supplemental Life Accidental Death & Dismemberment Sick Leave Vacation Holiday Pay Bereavement Leave Kentucky Public Pensions Authority 457 Deferred Comp Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits Tuition Assistance Qualified Adult Benefits Childcare Assistance Free TARC Use Paid Parental Leave Part Time – 17. 5 to 25 Hours Per Week Vacation (pro rata) Sick Leave (pro rata) Holiday Pay (pro rata) Part Time – Less Than 17. 5 Hours Per Week Ineligible For Benefits Temporary Positions Ineligible For Benefits Interns Ineligible For Benefits

Required Questions

• Do you have an Associate’s Degree in Health Administration, Public Health or related discipline?
• Do you have One (1) year of health program policy planning and evaluation or related experience?
• Do you possess and can you maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history?