Assistant Manager, Substance Use Prevention Program

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About Harris County Public Health

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services community programming and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation engagement and health equity HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

• Transparency- We share information openly and honestly so that staff partners and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity- Our actions reflect strong ethical principles ensuring we remain trustworthy accountable and consistent with our mission.
• Respect- We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives listening intentionally and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact -We focus our efforts on activities that improve health reduce disparities and create meaningful measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration- We actively partner across teams disciplines organizations and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.

• Provides direct oversight and direction to SUP program staff as it relates to assessment planning development and implementation of the Substance Use Prevention operations. Directly covers all program operations in the absence of the SUP Program Manager.
• Directly work with the SUP Program Manager department leadership and external partners to design and deploy impactful approaches and framework that meet or exceed client and program requirements.
• Ensures compliance with guidelines as written in HCPH policies procedures program objectives and plans for the immediate community including cost/inventory control.
• Monitors the progress of the programs grant budget metrics & goals and notifies program leadership of progress towards achieving those goals on a regular basis.
• Assures proper program personnel development and direction including activities related to recruitment selection training professional development effective communication evaluation and discipline within SUP.
• Participates in programmatic reporting budget preparation and management of grant funds.
• Collaborates with partners (internal and external) to meet program deliverables.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Public Health Healthcare Administration Public Administration Health Education Social Work Business Administration or a related field.

• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in public health healthcare behavioral health substance use prevention or the management of grant-funded programs.
• At least two (2) years of supervisory or team leadership experience including personnel management staff development performance management and budget or grant administration.
• Experience managing or supporting federally or state-funded public health programs and collaborating with community partners.
  

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Texas Driver License upon hire.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• Ability to maintain high ethical standards while working with clients & stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Substance addiction and mental health in underserved communities.

Core Competencies:

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills:Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.

• Communication Skills:This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences address misinformation and build trust supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.

• Health Advancement Skills:This competency focuses on applying principles of equity diversity and inclusion to public health addressing systemic barriers and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.

• Community Partnership Skills:This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health fostering engagement shared ownership and sustainable improvements in well-being.

• Public Health Science Skills:This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.
  

NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentationbutONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time grant-funded position.
• Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Must be willing to flex work hours when required including after hours and weekends.
• Able to travel within Harris County as needed.

• This job operates in a professional office & community environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computer phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.

• This role requires the ability to lift carry push pull up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

• Harris County Public Health: 1111 Fannin St. Houston Texas. 77002.