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State Autism Program Manager - Georgia Department of Public Health, Atlanta, GA

Posted: Tuesday, August 5, 2014


Job Title:                       State Autism Program Manager
Closing Date/Time:      Thu. 08/14/14 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Salary:                           $43,063.23 - $59,293.27 Annually
Job Type:                       Full Time Salaried/PERMLABOR
Location:                        2 Peachtree St, Atlanta, Georgia
Division/Section:          Health Promotion/MCH

The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the State Autism Program Manager position of in the Health Promotion/MCH.

Under limited supervision from the Children with Special Healthcare Needs Director, this position manages the Statewide Autism Strategy.

Job Description:

  • Provides oversight, guidance and input into the planning, development, and implementation of the state pediatric autism strategy.
  • Works with partners to improve autism programs and services statewide
  • Participates in the annual MCH Block Grant application
  • Serves as the liaison with internal and external early intervention partners
  • Manages the contract process for autism services
  • Assures compliance with state and federal guidelines and requirements
  • Ensures provision of technical assistance, training, and consultation to autism stakeholders
  • Manages an annual program budget
  • Provides state level leadership for on-going program development, management, and evaluation
  • Manages the planning, coordination, development and implementation of long-range goals and objectives
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years' experience managing professional level staff

OR

Six years related professional experience, two years of which was managing professional level staff,

OR

A combination of education and experience at agency discretion.

Resumes must reflect Part C Experience to be considered

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Subject matter expert in the field of pediatric autism, developmental assessments and early intervention
  • Knowledge of IDEA Part C and other applicable federal and state laws governing programs for children with disabilities
  • Experience in policy and program development, implementation, evaluation and program management at a district, regional, state or national level
  • Experience with grant development
  • Experience with program and budget monitoring

Additional Information:


ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION AT www.dph.georgia.gov

TO APPLY
In order to successfully apply for a position; the hiring agency requires interested applicants to complete the GA Department of Public Health's Online Employment Application. The Application can be found at www.dph.georgia.gov Click on "About DPH" and then "Careers"

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.

A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Administration rules regarding salary
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department
 DPH is an Equal Opportunity EmployerDue to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.