SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS
Position Description
Health Services Team Leader (MCH-Outreach)
POSITION HA1028 FLSA STATUS: N
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, this position supervises a health care team providing services to
children and their families in homes, community settings and clinics. Participates in collaborative
community planning to identify and address the health care and social needs for the community’s
vulnerable populations. Works in tandem with other Health Department team leaders to assure
quality care and programming is in place. Performs other duties as assigned. This position is
supervised by the Family Health Division Manager.
WORK PERFORMED
40% Supervisor Duties. Supervises program staff with respect to accountability for
performance and behavior including approval of absences to conform with personnel
needs, discipline of employees, staff development and training, completion of performance
evaluations and other personnel related functions. Participates in the hiring and
promotional process. Instructs staff on proper completion of tasks. Reviews work of staff
to ensure that projects are complete. Establishes work schedules and assigns work. Checks
work procedures and products. Coordinates assignment and tracking of program referrals,
including documentation and communication of outcomes to referral sources. Manage
multiple programs for Maternal and Child Health (MCH) such as Fetal Infant Mortality
Review (FIMR), Baby Basics Prenatal Education classes and client visits. Assesses staff
and community educational needs relating to MCH population.
30% Program Analysis, Evaluation and Documentation. Gathers, manages, and reports the
data and information required for program accountability. Prepares reports and interprets
data to Division Manager to assure quality MCH services are delivered. Maintains accurate
and complete program and medical records. Participates in the development and
implementation of policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and protocols for MCH
programs.
15% Community Collaborations. Represents the Shawnee County Health Department in
community collaborations impacting the MCH population as assigned by the Division
Manager. Assess community gaps in service, need for improved coordination, and
educational needs relating to the MCH population.
15% MCH Departmental Support. Performs other related management and supervisory
duties as assigned. Provides direct services to families and children including assessing
client needs, documentation and needs-based interventions and/or referrals. Coordinates
care with other Department health services
