Public Health Administrator I--Program Coordinator

Position Summary: The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) is hiring one full-time Violence Prevention Program Coordinator who will be responsible for: 1) building and nurturing relationships with community-based organizations throughout Allegheny County 2) collaborating with service providers to enhance support for those impacted by violence (trauma services, life skills, etc.). This position is a full-time county position withinthe Allegheny County Health Department’s Violence Prevention Program. The program coordinator will convene with diverse stakeholders to address social determinants of health connected to violence preventionthroughout Allegheny County. The position will foster communication among various organizations to encourage the sharing of information and resources, and to coordinate interventions, activities and programming. Over the long term, the Program Coordinator will work with various organizations and academic partners to oversee evaluation strategies and data collection activities for all violence prevention programs. The Program Coordinator will seek out funding opportunities to support violence prevention programming and will assist in managing all associated grants, contracts, and budgets. The Program Coordinator will bolster ACHDs efforts by monitoring best practices in violence prevention and serving as the Allegheny County’s liaison with local organizations technical assistance providers and individuals working on violence prevention activities in other cities. The Program Coordinator will develop a plan for regularly communicating violence prevention activities and successes to the public, and the Program Coordinator will engage local community members and individuals with lived experience in the work. The Program Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Violence Prevention Program Administrator II. The Program Coordinator’s goal will be utilizing their relationships to help connect identified high-risk communities to positive opportunities and resources within the county, including employment, housing, recreation, and education. The Program Coordinator’s aim is to facilitate the process by which potentially violent individuals learn to think differently about violence and to change their behaviors accordingly.  Overview: Fringe BenefitsPaid holidays, personal days, vacation and sick leave benefits, medical coverage and dental benefits, a retirement plan, life insurance and a deferred compensation plan after eligibility requirements have been met.Perks Working for ACHDProfessional growth through training opportunities (CPR, First AID, Public Health Preparedness, Dignity and Respect, Points of Dispensing, and more); ability to advance in county system; job security; meaningfulness in daily work derived from public service; eligible for federal loan forgiveness; organizational commitment to ACHD’s mission to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of all Allegheny County residents, particularly the most vulnerable. Duties: Work with program leaders and academic partners to ensure that all violence prevention programs supported by the ACHD are continuously evaluated; develop data collection tools and summarize data when necessary. Assist in developing and implementing a communications plan for the violence prevention work that includes social media, press releases, etc. Assist in generating reports and briefs to update assigned Deputy Director and community partners on the efforts of the Violence Prevention Program. Assist with writing grants to secure additional funding for current violence prevention programs and obtain funding for new endeavors. Assist in managing budgets and contracts related to violence prevention programs that receive funding through the program. Represent the ACHDs Violence Prevention Program in a variety of events and meetings with various internal and external stakeholders. Develop processes for engaging community members and individuals with lived experience in violence prevention work. Incorporate ethical standards of practice into all interactions with individuals, organizations, and communities. Participate in networking and resource fairs as a tabling representative, sharing knowledge and expertise on violence prevention.Respond to Public Health emergencies as assigned by the Health Department. Perform other duties as required or requested. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: Public relations principles and techniques, including modern media communication practices. Evidence-based violence prevention strategies.Experience in program evaluation, with an understanding of data collection methods and data presentation Methods and techniques used in performing research via the internet. English usage, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation and spelling. Basic principles of computer use, internet searches, and email platforms. Microsoft Office programs including Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and other database programs.  Skill in: Community Engagement Community Outreach Community Service Community Organizing Public Speaking Presentation Skills Counseling Teamwork Public Health Microsoft Office Ability to: Work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, ranging from high-ranking City and County officials to individuals engaged in group violence prevention. Strong organizational, analytical, and written communication skills. Quickly learn new programs and systems. Work in a fast-paced environment. Commit to improving the lives of all Allegheny County residents reducing group violence in a sustainable way. Organized and detailed oriented. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing with all levels of employees and the general public. Work independently and in a team environment. Respond to Public Health Emergencies. Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year. Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.