• Job Description

  Req#: 5217844
  This position is grant funded. Therefore, it is solely dependent of availability of grant funds

  Coordinates social and educational services for City residents to maintain their health and wellness. Plans program events, prepares budgets, and applies for grants.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

  • Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Supervisory functions include: makes hiring and termination decisions; prioritizes assignments and directs work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
  • Provides program management and coordination and coordinates services for mental health programs.
  • Oversees grant reporting and ensures compliance with contractual stipulations.
  • Educates patients on various health programs.
  • Creates and oversees program events; conducts program outreach; and enrolls patients in programs.
  • Performs related work as required.

  COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

  Knowledge of:

  • Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software
  • Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision
  • Knowledge of Health programs
  • Knowledge of grant reporting requirements
  • Knowledge of program resources
  • Knowledge of diabetes treatment and nutrition
  • Knowledge of program demographics

  Skills and Abilities:

  • Skill in organization and time management
  • Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
  • Skill in customer service
  • Skill in public speaking
  • Skill in data entry
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work
  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
  • Ability to develop and manage budgets
  • Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
  • Ability to monitor internal and external referrals
  • Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
  • Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
  • Ability to comply with all City of Laredo policies and procedures.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.
  • Ability to perform essential functions
  • Ability to perform other duties as assigned

  
  

  WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  Physical Effort Requirements

  Position will have the following exposures

  • Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
  • Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
  • Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
  • Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

  
  

  Work Environment Locations

  Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
  
  Never

  • Construction site

  Seldom

  • Outdoor environment
  • Street environment (near moving traffic)
  • Confined space
  • Warehouse environment

  Often

  • Office or similar indoor environment
  • Vehicles

  
  

  Exposures

  Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

  Never

  • Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
  • Fumes or airborne particles
  • Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
  • Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

  Seldom

  • Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
  • Moving mechanical parts

  Sometimes

  • Individuals who are hostile or irate
  • Individuals with known violent backgrounds

  Often

  • Communicable diseases

  
  

  Travel

  Position will require the employee to travel

  Sometimes:

  • Local travel
  • Regional travel
  • National travel

  Required Education and Experience

  
  

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* college or university in Public Health, Nursing, Health Care, Nutrition, Dietitian, or a related field
  • At least one (1) year of experience in grant management or related experience

  
  

  *Council of Higher Education Accreditation (C.H.E.A.)
  
  
  

  Proof of TB Test/Screening will be required to be presented prior to employment.

  Required Licenses or Certifications

  • Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

  
  

  As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

  
  

  Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

  
  

  Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

  
  

  A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480, two days prior to the scheduled test or interview.

  City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.

  We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.

• About the company

  Laredo is a city in and the county seat of Webb County, Texas, United States, on the north bank of the Rio Grande in South Texas, across from Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

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