Position Title & Division: Director of Health Promotion and Wellness Division

Pay Grade: M-3 Salary : $64,993.50

FSLA: Exempt Union Status: Non-Union

POSITION SUMMARY

Subject to executive policy approval, performs highly responsible administrative duties to ensure the efficient and effective management of the Health Promotion and Wellness division; assumes major responsibility for Health Promotion and Wellness services in a clinical, home or community setting. Assists with executive level policy and planning functions including community assessment, planning, outreach, prevention and partnerships; serves in defined roles in emergency preparedness as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Provides direct supervision of Health Promotion and Wellness staff and subcontracted personnel.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The position is mostly self-directing and under the supervision of the Deputy Executive Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any Supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires working knowledge of principles and practice of public health population-based public health, core functions, community health improvement and essential services of a local public health agency.
• Requires working knowledge of principles and practice of public health, epidemiology, and program planning and ability to manage related programs.
• Requires working knowledge of personnel management, fiscal management, public health law and regulations, and administrative aspects of public health resource management.
• Requires ability to exercise initiative and administrative capacity in planning, directing, and coordinating the activities of multi-disciplinary staff as well as representatives from collaborating community-based organizations and to apply acquired knowledge to assist in public health policy development.
• Requires extensive knowledge and ability to assess community needs, formulate plans to meet needs, and effectively engage community stakeholders in community health improvement strategies.
• Requires current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois, AND
• Master's degree preferred with preparation in administration, epidemiology, research and clinical nursing and two (2) years full-time experience in generalized family centered nursing program in a community health agency with demonstrated ability in nursing practice, including one (1) year supervisory experience, OR
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required from a college program which includes a practicum experience in public/community health nursing, advanced preparation in administration and supervision, and four (4) years full-time experience in generalized family centered nursing program in a community health agency with demonstrated ability in nursing practice, including one (1) year supervisory experience.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE ABILITIES

• The ability to sit, flex, stand, reach, and bend.
• The physical strength to lift, carry, and transport materials/equipment that are equivalent thirty (30) pounds.
• Visual acuity, auditory ability, and clear written and verbal communication ability.
• Manual dexterity and the ability for data input into various computer programs.
• The ability to maintain professional behavior at all times.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to work necessary hours to meet the position requirements including evenings and/or weekends as assigned.
• May require provision of services at off-site locations.
• A valid Driver's License.
• A dependable automobile for use in position.
• Auto insurance in effect with minimum limits of liability of $300,000 Combined Single Limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage OR minimum split limits of liability of $100,000 Bodily Injury each accident, $300,000 Bodily Injury each policy year and $100,000 Property Damage each accident, as per County Policy.
• Adherence to all local, state and federal regulations pertaining to OSHA guidelines.
• Health Department employees:
  • Must be current on immunizations per CDC guidelines
  • Are required to have a TB test upon hire and separation of employment.
• All employees must adhere to the St. Clair County Personnel Code.
• All active St. Clair County employees are required to be “Fully Vaccinated” against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, OR at the very least, be in the process of becoming fully vaccinated prior to drug screening. Proof of vaccination is required to issue a drug screen.
• Position contingent upon continued grant funding.