Program Coordinator I - Companion - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
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This position is located in Riverside, CA
The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System - Department of Public Health is recruiting for a Program Coordinator I for the WIC/ Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program and Loving Support Help Line.
Under general direction, plans, coordinates, and supervises the activities of a specialized program within the departments of Riverside University Health System (RUHS)-Public Health (PH), RUHS-Care Clinics, RUHS-Behavioral Health (BH), RUHS-Medical Center (MC), Environmental Health, Animal Services, or Children and Families Commission; coordinates program activities with other services within the department; provides public health information and educational services to the public; and performs other related duties as required.
The Program Coordinator I class is responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of specialized RUHS-PH, RUHS-Care Clinics, RUHS-BH, RUHS-MC, Environmental Health, Animal Services or Children and Families Commission programs. Within established guidelines and under the general direction of a division director, manager or supervisor, incumbents of the Program Coordinator I class provide program direction, training, staff supervision, implement program policies and mandates, monitor program activities, and evaluate their effectiveness. Incumbents in this class coordinate and supervise a program that due to its budget, size, and/or level of staff and the nature of the program duties performed, is considered small.
Work Schedule:9/80 Mon-Fri 7:30am- 5pm;Fri Dayoff
Meet the team: www.rivcoph.org
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Establish program goals and objectives and determine priorities; provide supervision, technical assistance, and consultation to program staff.
• Interpret and implement state and federal program mandates; establish and interpret program policy; monitor and evaluate program activities and budget expenditures; collect and analyze statistical data.
• Develop and write proposals for grant applications; may determine medical eligibility and authorize expenditure of program funds for diagnosis and treatment or delivery of services.
• Supervise staff in the preparation of case records, the determination of financial eligibility, the encumbrance of accounts, and the preparation of required reports.
• Communicate directly with physicians and other healthcare providers or manager concerning individual cases and administrative matters as appropriate.
• Serve as liaison with funding authority and departmental fiscal unit regarding program financial issues.
• Prepare annual and quarterly reports; meet with interested community organizations to promote program goals.
• Conduct educational outreach activities and develop program information materials for distribution to organizations, community groups, schools, and the general public.
• Represent the department at meetings with local, state, and federal program representatives; prepare a variety of reports, records, and correspondence.
• Supervise and oversee the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (BFPC) Program activities and the Loving Support Helpline.
• Provide program direction, supervise staff, implement program policy, monitor program activities, and evaluates their effectiveness.
• Prior experience working with programs that educate breastfeeding moms on the importance of breastfeeding.
• Experience and/ or knowledge of managing or implementing program budgets and writing reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree with major coursework in health education, nutrition, health science, health care, public administration or closely related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience: Two years of administrative or supervisory experience which includes the coordination, management, or administration of medical care, behavioral or public health, environmental health, animal services programs, or early care and education programs.
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at the time of employment and the International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification is required.
Knowledge of:Administrative principles applicable to the organization and functions of program planning, implementation, and evaluation; elements of supervision and principles of personnel management; budget preparation and control; grantsmanship; medical terminology; public relations and marketing.
Ability to: Supervise, train, and coordinate the work of program staff; analyze operations and services related to programs; interpret legislative and administrative mandates and regulations to project probable impact to the organization; develop and prepare grant applications; monitor expenditures and maintain fiscal control; establish and maintain effective working relationships with local, federal and state program agencies, and the general public; prepare comprehensive and clear oral and written reports and presentations.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Condition of Employment
In accordance with the California Department of Public Health Order dated August 5, 2021, and amended December 22, 2021, health care facility workers who work in indoor settings where care is provided to patients or where patients have access for any purpose must be vaccinated against COVID-19 as follows: first dose of a one-dose regimen or second dose of a two-dose regimen, by September 30, 2021. Effective March 1, 2022, all healthcare facility workers must have their booster, obtain the booster within 15 days of becoming eligible for one, or a declination form on file for the booster. Consideration may be given to candidates who are in the process of completing their vaccination regimen.
The Order allows for workers to be exempt from the vaccination requirements by providing the facility with a declination form signed by the individual stating either of the following: (1) the worker is declining vaccination based on Religious Beliefs; or (2) the worker is excused from receiving any COVID-19 vaccine due to Qualifying Medical Reasons. Workers who are exempted from the vaccination requirements must observe all other infection control requirements, including face coverings and regular COVID testing at the frequency required by their work site.
A requirement of employment is to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or a completed COVID-19 Vaccination Declination form (filled out by the candidate and their medical provider as appropriate), during the pre-employment process. Failure to submit the required documentation may render a candidate ineligible to move forward in the process.
Veterans' Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here: https://www.rivcocob.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/C-3-Veterans-Preference-Program.pdf
Other Requirements :
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License will be required.
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/.
Application Period
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the deadline. No late applications will be permitted.
Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
For questions regarding this recruitment
For specific questions regarding this position, please contact Courtney Fairman by e-mail at cfairman@rivco.org.
What's Next?
This recruitment is opened to applicants who are current employees of the RUHS Behavioral Health Department. These applicants will be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
For specific questions regarding this position, please contact Courtney Fairman by e-mail at cfairman @rivco.org .
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.