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VISION
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Washtenaw County Health Department envisions a healthy community where every resident has the opportunity to achieve optimal health and well-being.
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GUIDING PRINCIPLE FOR HEALTH EQUITY
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Washtenaw County Health Department is committed to working with community members and partners to address the factors that influence health, including employment, education, housing, neighborhood, public safety, food access, air and drinking water quality, and health care. Our work toward health equity and social justice will be guided by the following principles:
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We value all people equally
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We promote the improvement of living conditions in which community members are born, grow, reside, work, play, learn and age.
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We promote the improvement of living conditions in which community members are born, grow, reside, work, play, learn and age.
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We strengthen partnerships with community members that aid in community empowerment through community capacity building, organizing, and mobilizing.
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We name racism and other -isms as a barrier to health equity and social justice.
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JOB SUMMARY
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Under general direction, provides day to day supervisory, high level staff assistance, management and leadership to the operations of Washtenaw Health Plan; directs WHP¿s communication plan and data collection activities; supervises community health workers (CHWs) and other staff; develops, recommends and implements policies and procedures to ensure maximum service delivery within program regulations and guidelines; plans, organizes and manages the fiscal and personnel aspects of programs, plans and services; other program activities; and performs related work as assigned.
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
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Essential Duties:
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Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the Washtenaw Health Plan.
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Participates in the preparation and administration of budgets and programs
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Develop and lead communications plan implementation. This includes utilizing WHP¿s strategic board discussions as guidance to identify WHP¿s value to the community, different audiences to whom to communicate that value, and methods of communication, including refreshing the WHP brand, updating and maintaining WHP¿s website and blog, social media presence; and creating communications in languages other than English. This also includes monitoring federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and developing communications to external audiences on their impact of health and healthcare access.
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Plans, assigns, supervises, reviews, assesses and evaluates the work of Community Health Workers and other staff; recommends the selection of personnel and provides for their training in work procedures; interprets applicable federal and state laws and regulations and County policies to subordinates.
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Manages budgets and reports on contracts and grants with external entities.
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Directs and reviews program planning and evaluation for Washtenaw Health Plan.
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Prepares, processes and administers contracts, grant funded projects and similar endeavors; ensures that contract parameters are met; resolves problems and authorizes requests for payment.
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Works closely with and provides leadership to staff to report and evaluate service delivery; prepares proposals to continue and/or expand existing programs; recommends the discontinuation of unfounded or ineffective services.
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Works to develop and carry out performance management and quality improvement initiatives.
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Represents the Washtenaw Health Plan in contacts with federal officials, state agencies, human service agencies, community groups, local officials, businesses and others to locate and mobilize resources, encourage support for programs and maintain positive community relations.
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Plans, organizes, directs, reviews and evaluates programs and projects.
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Performs complex and sensitive administrative, organizational, systems and other analysis.
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Directs specified grant applications and reporting processes; provides information to program and fiscal auditors.
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Directs, studies, analyzes information, evaluates alternatives and makes recommendations; prepares narrative and statistical reports of findings; monitors legislation for programmatic changes and recommends revised policies and procedures.
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Directs the maintenance and submission of accurate records, reports and files; maintains accurate records and files related to areas of assignment.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
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EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Functions and practices of policy making boards and commissions.
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Principles and practices of Public Health Program development and service delivery to varied populations.
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Principles and practices of employee supervision.
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Funding sources and community resources for support of programs and activities.
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Applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
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Research, data analysis and report preparation techniques.
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Computer applications related to the work.
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Public information and presentation techniques.
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Planning, organizing and directing a variety of public health programs and activities.
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Planning and directing the work of others and training others in work procedures.
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Interpreting, applying and explaining complex laws, policies and regulations.
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Setting priorities, coordinating multiple projects and meeting critical deadlines.
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Using sound, independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.
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Preparing clear, concise and effective written materials.
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Negotiating and monitoring contracts and resolving conflicts.
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Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
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Program design and assessment.
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Communicating an adequate flow of information in all directions so that each group is well informed and well heard.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
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LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
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Possession of a valid Michigan Vehicle Operator's License is required. Professional licensing necessary to carry out the tasks of the unit/department to which assigned.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a normal office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech sufficient to communicate. These requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations. These requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
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EDUCATION
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Possession of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with coursework in a social or behavioral science, public or business administration or a field related to the work. Possession of a Master's degree in public health, administration, social services, business administration or related field preferred.
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EXPERIENCE
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Three (3) years of professional level administrative experience in a public health setting. Prior supervisory experience is desirable.
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This class description intends to identify the major duties and requirements of the job and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related duties other than those outlined above and may be required to specific job-related knowledge for successful job performance.
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FILING DEADLINE: 3/10/26
CONTROL NUMBER: 2602-5000-3113-0001
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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