Job description

Apply By:
03/22/23

Division:
Public Health Division

Management Level:
Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more!

Full Job Profile Pay Range:
This position is salaried (exempt) and not eligible for overtime/compensatory time.
$53,753.91 - $83,318.57

Hiring Wage Starting At:
$60,119.00 annually ($28.90 per hour)

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

Description:
Hiring Range: $60,119 - $74,000 USD Annual

Jefferson County Public Health is seeking to hire an Accreditation Coordinator to plan and facilitate all aspects of Jefferson County Public Health’s National Public Health Department Accreditation process. The Accreditation Coordinator also provides project management support to various projects related to Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH)'s planning and improvement efforts during lighter times in the accreditation cycle.

The ideal applicant is an experienced professional with a background in public health and effective leadership skills to join the Public Health department. This position provides the opportunity to work for a county that thrives on working collaboratively with its community members. This role promotes, protects, and advocates for the health of individuals, families, and populations using knowledge from nursing, social, and public health sciences.

The candidate will be guided by a passionate team that provides support with project and initiative management, resource navigation and coaching to ensure success in the role. This person must be innovative, driven, and relentlessly detail oriented. The candidate must also have the proven ability to move between diverse tasks with ease, and must thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Schedule: This position operates on a flexible schedule within the work week to be negotiated with the hiring manager. This position is hybrid, with mostly remote work and in-office work as needed.

Benefits: Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more. For more information, click Here for our Total Rewards summary.

Essential Duties:
The Accreditation Coordinator is responsible for:
Coordinating all aspects of the Public Health Accreditation Board's National Public Health Department Accreditation process.

Coordinating the department’s effort to remain in compliance with Public Health Accreditation Board's Standards and Measures though continuous sustainability planning, utilizing quality improvement to encourage advancement and performance management to ensure accountability.

Collecting, synthesizing, and preparing all documents related to program accreditation, reviewing each piece of information thoroughly before board review.

Acting as the primary point of contact for the Public Health Accreditation Board.

Independently and in collaboration with other team members, providing project management, program evaluation, change management, strategic planning, and quality improvement services to support JCPH programs and initiatives in achieving their goals.

Independently and in collaboration with other team members, providing training, technical assistance, and guidance to ensure staff members have the appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities to fulfill their role in accreditation, project management, program evaluation, change management, strategic planning, and quality improvement activities.

Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting valid and reliable quantitative and qualitative data to inform projects.

Using information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, using, maintaining, and disseminating data.

Identifying pertinent data to collect based on project goals and objectives.

Using financial analysis methods in decision making about programs and services (i.e. cost effectiveness, return on investment).

Assisting with various other planning, improvement, and data activities.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:
Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimal Qualifications:
Experience: A minimum of three years of experience in accreditation, project management, strategic planning, quality improvement, program evaluation, change management, or similar;

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Project Management, or related field;

Or:
Master's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Project Management or similar.

Minimum two years’ years’ related experience in accreditation, project management, strategic planning, quality improvement, program evaluation, change management, or similar.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Project Management or similar.

Three or more years of experience coordinating accreditation activities, preferably in public health.

Project management professional certificate or previous experience with project management disciplines including managing all project aspects including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing.

Previous experience working with public health, governmental or not-for-profit organizations.

Previous experience with facilitating diverse groups.

Tech savvy and well-versed in software and web-based applications, including Microsoft Suite.

Knowledge, skills, and attributes that would be beneficial and lead to success in this role include:

High level of emotional intelligence that facilitates the ability to sense others' reactions, views and goals, and actively manages own reactions and behavior based on that information.

Superior interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills working with individuals, groups, and staff.

Ability and motivation to simultaneously plan and facilitate multiple complex projects with different groups of people frequently under deadline pressure.

Ability and motivation to work independently and in a team environment.

Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and disseminate complex data.

High tolerance for ambiguity and change.

Strong sense of professionalism, including a strong work ethic and reliability.

Ability and motivation to develop and utilize relationships with different groups of people including community members, professional partners, and co-workers.

Ability and motivation to develop creative solutions to complex, interpersonal, process, and/or systemic challenges.

Ability and motivation to facilitate decision making with different groups of people including community members, professional partners and co-workers that have divergent sets of values and/or worldviews by creating an atmosphere of trust and objectivity.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Must have valid Colorado driver's license. If you are from out of state, you must obtain a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire date and you must not have any major violation conviction in the past three years.

Must provide immunization record at time of hire or prove immunity to comply with departmental Communicable Disease Control Policy within 30 days of hire date.

Offer of employment contingent on criminal history and MVR check and education verification

Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.

Please provide a cover letter expressing your experience, skills, and fit for this position with your application.

About Jefferson County:
A career with Jefferson County Government offers our best candidates career growth and a diverse workforce. More than just a paycheck, your job will enrich not only your life but also the lives of other citizens of Jefferson County.

Living and working in Jefferson County offers the quintessential Colorado lifestyle sought after by many. Residents enjoy easy access to mountain activities such as hiking, biking, skiing and rafting, while also being able to take advantage of the eclectic amenities offered by the greater metropolitan Denver area.

Located in Lakewood, city life, bike paths, hiking and adventure are just a step away. When you're ready to learn, grow, and make a contribution to your community, find your career with us.

How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted electronically at Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities.

Applicants complete an online form and have the option to provide a resume and detailed cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the position. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team regarding next steps. To view the status of your application or direct communication from the hiring team, please log into your candidate portal.

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit https://www.jeffco.us/792/Jobs

Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum three years

Certifications:
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Category:
Health & Human Services

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