PAY RANGE: N26
HEALTH PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
(Children's Services)
(Addiction Services)
(Maternal & Infant Health)
(Behavioral Health)
(Intellectual Disability Services)
(AIDS)
This is public health management work administering the operation of a citywide program in one of the following areas: Behavioral Health, Intellectual Disability Services, Addiction Services, Maternal and Infant Health, AIDS, or Children’s Services. Employees in this class direct, through subordinate supervisors, the development of program policy and service standards, the monitoring, analysis and evaluation of contracted service providers, and the development of specialized health programs and services in their assigned specialties. Work includes directing and/or participating in strategic and grant funding efforts associated with respective programs. Contact with officials of public and private funding and state and federal monitoring agencies, representatives of contracted service providers, community and advocacy groups, and departmental and other governmental administrators is a significant aspect of the work. Work is performed under the guidance of a higher level program director.
ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated to this class.)
· These positions must direct all activities within the assigned program area of specialization.
· Only one position will be assigned to each area of specialization.
· These positions must be located in the Health Department or the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
ALL SPECIALTIES
Directs, through subordinate supervisors, the development and implementation of a citywide health program; advises staff of policies and goals; directs subordinates to implement policies and procedures; evaluates recommendations submitted by subordinates; meets with subordinates to discuss status of programs, problems, and strategies; meets with subordinates to discuss status of programs, problems, and strategies for problem resolution; develops and maintains a comprehensive profile of prevention, intervention, and treatment services and resources; develops and maintains a comprehensive plan for optimal allocation of services in accordance with available resources and service standards to assure continuing state and federal support.
Directs a comprehensive needs assessment of health services in program area; solicits input from consumers, community leaders, and professionals on needed services; designs service plans and develops service contracts for delivery of mandated health services; arranges for the development of a management information, research and evaluation system to track clients and assess program progress; supervises, through subordinate supervisors, a staff of analytical personnel engaged in the monitoring and evaluation of contracted agencies.
Evaluates and investigates federal, state and private sources of program funding; advises health and welfare agencies of procedures for submitting grant applications for new or expanded services; reviews and prepares responses to new legislation regarding program services; testifies in court regarding health program activities, as required; negotiates with state and federal officials to increase funding.
Develops program goals and models for the delivery of services in area of specialization; participates in the development of policies, standards and procedures governing the provision of health program services; recommends modification of program activities and service delivery between participating agencies; develops and/or modifies programs and departmental policies in accordance with mandates.
Reviews proposals for funding of programs and services and recommends appropriate action; monitors provider contracts and program budgets as required; prepares recommendations for the establishment of priorities in the distribution of available resources for services; provides consultation and direction to officials of community centers and specialized health care agencies in the planning, development and implementation of services.
Prepares periodic reports on program achievements and progress towards program goals; directs preparation and submission of comprehensive annual reports to federal and state agencies to describe overall program accomplishments and justify continued support; prepares position papers on various state, federal and city legislation and regulations as they apply to area of specialization.
Participates in the development of a community education program; uses mass media, public speaking, and other communication methods to inform the public of health problems and services availability; provides content for training programs; plans and conducts or participates in workshops, seminars, and conferences for professional and community groups; attends community meetings on health program issues.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALTY
Directs, through a subordinate supervisor, the implementation, assessment and/or monitoring of behavioral health services including emergency, forensic, case management, and residential support services; directs the initiation of and follow-through on involuntary commitment proceedings.
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SERVICES SPECIALTY
Directs, through a subordinate supervisor, a staff engaged in the intake, placement and monitoring of individual clients in appropriate service facilities; supervises, through a subordinate supervisor, the establishment, implementation, and monitoring of programs for the provision of special housing facilities for selected members within the intellectually disabled population.
ADDICTION SERVICES SPECIALTY
Directs, through subordinate staff, all activities of federally-funded projects; develops plans and programs for personnel engaged in providing treatment and rehabilitation services to drug and alcohol addicts; evaluates on a continuing basis treatment center facilities and ongoing program progress and achievement; coordinates activities and services of provider agencies to ensure an effective total community program.
MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH SPECIALTY
Directs, through subordinate staff, all activities of the federally-funded Healthy Start program; develops program goals and models for the delivery of maternal and infant health services in the area of maternal/infant risk reduction; directs the preparation of the federally-mandated plan for service delivery; meets with contracted officials to discuss issues and resolve problems pertaining to the implementation of maternal and infant health programs; directs the conduct of epidemiological studies in the area of maternal and infant health; directs a comprehensive needs assessment for maternal and infant health services in targeted area.
AIDS SPECIALTY
Directs, through subordinate supervisors, all activities of the AIDS Treatment and Prevention Program, Case Management Centralized Intake Program, HIV Surveillance Program, Program Services Unit, HIV/AIDS Education Unit, Information and Referral Program and AIDS Housing Admissions Program; directs the implementation of program policies; directs the monitoring and evaluation of contracted providers; directs the preparation and submission of reports, applications and other responses to federal, state and local funders of AACO services; coordinates activities and services to ensure an effective total AIDS care and prevention services community program.
CHILDREN’S SERVICES SPECIALTY
Directs, through subordinate staff, the delivery and coordination of services and programs for the treatment of dually-diagnosed children; develops plans and programs for personnel engaged in providing prevention, intervention, and treatment and rehabilitation services; evaluates on a continuing basis facilities and ongoing program progress and achievement; coordinates activities and services of provider agencies to ensure an effective total community program to children from birth through the age of 21 years, the monitoring and evaluation for the performance of contractors providing behavioral health and/or addiction services to children and adolescents and the coordination and evaluation of court proceedings for children facing involuntary commitment or psychiatric evaluation; attends and testifies at court hearings; serves as a member of the Joint Review Committee on residential placement and treatment services for children; works with Department of Public Welfare on issues relating to the provision of services to children and families involved in dependency and delinquency issues relating to behavioral health and addiction services..
Performs related work as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
· current legislation and funding mechanisms as applied to the health services delivery system.
· the principles, practices, and procedures of preparing public and private program budgets.
· the principles and practices of administrative organization and management as they apply to the coordination of a comprehensive and effective citywide health program for the area of specialization.
· the principles, practices, procedures, methods, techniques, literature, legislation and new developments in the area of specialization.
· the principles and practices of the administration of drug addict and alcoholic treatment programs for the Addiction Services specialty.
· the methods, techniques and practices used in the provision of emergency behavioral health services for the Behavioral Health specialty.
· rehabilitative methods, techniques and practices used in the treatment and care of individuals with behavioral health issues in various phases of recovery in the area of specialization.
· the principles and practices of the administration of drug and alcohol prevention, intervention, and treatment programs for children and adolescents in the Children’s Services Specialty.
· the facilities, media, methods, and techniques of disseminating educational information to the public.
· current research methodology for the area of specialization.
· community, civic, and social resources of public and private agencies that provide services in the area of specialization.
ABILITY TO:
· evaluate program quality and effectiveness and to prepare recommendations based on evaluations.
· plan, organize, and supervise the work of subordinates engaged in consultative and program monitoring work.
· plan, coordinate and evaluate a comprehensive social service program, including housing resources, for members of the AIDS community for the AIDS specialty.
· incorporate research in program planning.
· plan, direct and implement epidemiological studies to identify at risk individuals.
· establish effective working relationships with associates, professional and administrative officials of health and welfare agencies, community and special interest groups, and the public.
· express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 2/13.)
EDUCATION:
Completion of a master's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in the social or behavioral science, education, public health or public administration.
AND
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Two years of administrative, technical or social work experience in public or private behavioral health, intellectual disability services, or mentally impaired children's service programs.
AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
Two years of administrative supervisory experience in a citywide behavioral health program overseeing the activities of a staff engaged in planning, developing, coordinating and evaluating behavioral health services provided by contracted agencies, and two years of program management experience at the EP 23 level or above, directing a citywide behavioral health program.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Two years of administrative, technical or social work experience in public or private behavioral health, intellectual disability services, or mentally impaired children's service programs.
Two years of administrative supervisory experience in a citywide intellectual disability services program overseeing the activities of a staff engaged in planning, developing, monitoring and evaluating programs carried out by contracted agencies and two years of program management experience at the EP 23 level or above, directing a citywide intellectual disability services program.
Two years of administrative, technical or social work experience in public or private behavioral health, intellectual disability services, or drug and alcohol addicted or mentally impaired children's service programs.
Two years of administrative supervisory experience in a citywide children's services program overseeing the activities of a staff planning, developing, monitoring and evaluating behavioral health or drug and alcohol services provided by contracted agencies to children, and two years of program management experience at the EP 23 level or above, directing a citywide program for dually-diagnosed children.
AIDS Specialty
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Two years of administrative, technical or social work experience in a program involving the provision of AIDS and AIDS-related health services.
AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
Two years of administrative supervisory experience in a citywide AIDS program overseeing the activities of staff engaged in planning, developing, monitoring and evaluating programs carried out by contracted agencies or two years of supervisory research and information management work in a citywide AIDS program, planning and designing projects and overseeing the implementation of systems and/or operational changes
AND
Two years of program management experience at the EP23 level or above, directing a major aspect of a citywide AIDS program or two years of statistical, analytical and administrative work at the EP24 level or above, directing the activities of staff responsible for the collection, classification, analysis, maintenance and dissemination of statistics related to the provision of AIDS services.
Maternal and Infant Health Specialty
EDUCATION:
Completion of a master's degree program at an accredited college or university in public administration, public health, social work, sociology, psychology, nursing or related field.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Two years of administrative, technical or social work experience in a program involving the provision of health or social services.
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
Two years of administrative supervisory experience in a community-based program primarily designed to provide health and social services to women and children and two years of program management experience at the EP 23 level or above, directing a citywide maternal and infant health program.
Addiction Services Specialty
EDUCATION:
Completion of a master's degree program at an accredited college or university in public administration, public health, social work, sociology, or a related field.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Two years of experience in public or private rehabilitative work in behavioral health, drug addiction, alcoholism, health or social services.
AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
Two years of experience planning, developing, and implementing drug and/or alcohol abuse programs, and two years of program management experience at the EP 23 level or above, directing a citywide drug and/or alcohol abuse program.
OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources which has included a bachelor’s degree and the specific experience described above.
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
Class Established:
CSC - 9/83
Ad. Board - 10/83
Spec. Revision:
8/04
5/09
Latest Specification Revision:
CSC - 1/13
Ad Board - 2/13
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