Social Work Trainee

Responsibilities

The Administrative Manager I will bring leadership, vision and direction to the planning, implementation and evaluation of countywide health promotion services to improve individual, organizational and community health. Responsibilities include:

• Administration
• Supervision
• Budget
• Program Development and Evaluation
• Community Relations
• Quality Management
• Contracts Management
• Grant Development
• Staff Development

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be an experienced health professional with an emphasis on community health promotion who is also a team player with outstanding leadership, managerial, interpersonal and communication skills, as well as broad vision and the ability to collaborate at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public health promotion, primary prevention, and health education;
• Techniques for mobilization of community partnerships and community action to identify and solve health problems;
• Current public health, behavioral health and related literature;
• Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to public health, mental health and substance abuse.

Ability to:

• Develop and articulate agency-wide policies and innovative research based strategies and plans that support individual and community health promotion and protection efforts;
• Inform, educate, and empower individuals and groups about health issues;
• Develop and foster effective working relationships with mandated advisory boards, all agency programs and divisions, as well as agencies sharing common interests and objectives;
• Maintain budgetary control over multiple programs with multiple funding sources and regulations;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with persons at all levels of the organization, other agencies, and the public in all cultural and socio-economic groups;
• Prepare clear and concise presentations, reports and recommendations.

Compensation and Benefits

Your starting earning potential is based on your experience and education and ranges from $66,560.00 - $106,080.00 annually plus an attractive benefit package including:

• Participation in the Orange County Employees Retirement system
• Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance plan
• Deferred compensation plan available “Cafeteria Plan” of $3500 per year of additional optional benefits
• Competitive leave options including three weeks vacation increasing to four weeks after three years of County employment
• 12 paid County holidays

Physical, Mental and Environmental Conditions

The County of Orange is committed to providing a means for applicants who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. The following is a description of the physical and mental abilities, which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position.

How to Apply

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please submit your application online. Your application must include a thorough description of your education and background in Health Promotion programs and managing/supervising staff. You must also describe your experience and responsibilities (level of responsibility, length of experience, employer/organization) in the following:

• Program planning, development and evaluation
• Management and supervision of health promotion programs
• Liaison work with community groups, agencies, private corporations, foundations, educational institutions
• Public speaking/oral presentations
• Marketing/Public Relations
• Contract development and administration
• Management of multiple funding source budgets

Your application should highlight all of the areas in which you have developed expertise, matching your professional experience with the specific qualifications listed above. Only the most qualified individuals will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds.

To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this announcement. Only online applications will be accepted. The primary mode of communication is via email. Please verify that your email address is correct and complete. For specific information regarding this recruitment, please contact Erin Monaco at emonaco@ochca.com . Apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.