Thanks to Estelle Raboni, alumnus, for sharing this position announcement

This position is accountable for direct oversight of the School Based Health Center Network Program, a program offering onsite medical, social work, health education, dental and youth development programming to various schools in NYC.  

The School Based Program Director positively supports MHHC’s core values, vision and mission to ensure that the organization’s goals and objectives are met. 

This position must have knowledge of NYCDOE systems, programs and have the ability to navigate the varying and complex rules and regulations governing SBHC.  It is critical that the person in this position have strong communication skills, verbal and written, as it requires documentation in terms of reports and proposal writing.  This position will be required to oversee operations at the ever-growing SBHC network and requires hands on practice in ensuring that everything that is needed for daily operations is available, (supplies, staffing, and equipment).  Supervisory experience is a must as this position will have direct supervision of staff  and projects.   This position will be engaged in the Performance Improvement Committee for SBHC and will be required to identify and in some cases lead collaborative and non-invasive research (includes organizing and arranging and evaluating processes &  practices). This position is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of the SBHC Network Program, including all grant related tasks, reporting, budgeting, staff supervision and monitoring, data collection and reporting, compliance with program goals and objectives and identification and pursuit of funding for sustainability. The SBHC Network Programs are funded by a variety of grants, NYSDOH, NYCDOH, and other funders and requires very strict program fidelity, reporting and evaluation. This position will be responsible for direct supervision of the Practice Management Coordinator and oversee the work of the School Health Assistants. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement the overall strategic plan for the program;
• Promote SBHC Network Program to community stakeholders (partners, school administrators, parents, businesses & others);
• Lead the selection and training of direct support service program delivery staff;
• In collaboration with others, create and oversee data collection tools and ensure completion of  required reports and evaluation;
• Report on evaluation data to internal & external stakeholders ;
• Prepare SBHC Network Program Staff for triennial and other evaluation visits by NYSDOH, NYCDOH representatives;
• Develop and implement a plan for enhancing community support for the program, including initiation and maintenance of community and student advisory boards;
• Provide formal recognition to students and adults who contribute to the program’s success;
• Oversee all aspects of program design, implementation and evaluation of SBHC Network Program;  
• Develop and maintain a plan for recruiting and retaining staff;
• Ensure appropriate staff orientation and training, and monitoring and evaluation of staff to ensure optimum job performance;
• Submit required reports in a timely manner;
• Represent and communicate the program at conferences, meetings and offer overview at leadership and management meetings;
• Identify learning opportunities for staff;
• Actively promote the program in the broader community;
• Work with other departments in developing partnerships for mutual referrals;
• Create a sustainability plan, submitting at least 4 proposals per year;
• Attend meetings as requested by Manager;
• Initiates and maintains a learning environment for staff retention, job satisfaction and growth.

Requirements: MPH or related degree and at least 3 years managerial experience.

Yolanda Durant

Administrative Assistant CBS

Morris Heights Health Center

2306 Walton Avenue

Bronx, NY 10468

T: (718) 483-1270 x 2331

F: (347) 226-5017

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