FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM SUPERVISOR                                                         2038

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class directs, coordinates, and supervises the Family Planning Program activities which include clinic operations.  The incumbent is responsible for adherence to standards of medical care, review of statistical services, financial data, direction of professional and para-professional personnel and support staff, in-service and public educational services, and grant writing.  The work requires a considerable degree of independent judgement and initiative, and is reviewed through conferences, reports and evaluation of program effectiveness.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

                Plans, implements, controls, directs and evaluates comprehensive programs for the Family Planning services, including comprehensive educational programs for professionals and the community;

                Supervises, evaluates and coordinates schedules of all program personnel including physicians,  physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, para-professionals, clerical and other support staff;

                Supervises and directs clinical operations to insure compliance with Federal, State, and local health codes;

                Interprets needs and accomplishments of the programs, as well as maintains a referral system between the service and the other programs within the Department, staff, and community;

                Acts as liaison between the Health Services Department and the Federal, State, County, community and private agencies;

                Writes grant proposals for funding of programs, and assists in the budget preparation of these grants;

                Maintains quality assurance program;

                Audits and maintains medical records of patients;

                Maintains reports on all activities, procedures, program changes and patient needs in compliance with Federal and State requirements;

                Establishes, reviews and evaluates fee collection system, billing procedures, system-wide registration and data collection;

                Develops, coordinates, and chairs program conferences; attends departmental and interdepartmental conferences, and speaks to community groups.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of administrative, organizational and supervisory techniques and procedures; thorough knowledge of theory and practice of health education with curriculum development techniques; thorough knowledge of current developments, literature, and sources of information in the health care field; thorough knowledge of operations and policies of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services; thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and local guidelines governing the delivery of ambulatory care services under Article 28 and Title X; thorough knowledge of clinical nursing in women’s health program; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the community,  public officials, and professionals involved with patient care programs; ability to plan, motivate, and supervise various levels of clinic personnel (professional/non-professional) in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to plan, implement, control, direct, and evaluate comprehensive programs for the operation of the services and the educational programs; ability to instruct professional, para-professional personnel, patients, and the general public; ability to prepare clear and concise reports both technical/non-technical; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

                OPEN COMPETITIVE

                Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and two years of experience as a Registered Nurse delivering nursing care in a hospital, clinic, health center or to homebound patients, including one (1) year in a public or private agency providing family planning services.

NOTE:  Qualifying experience must have been gained within the last ten (10) years.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

                At the time of appointment, and during employment in this title, employees must possess a Professional Registered Nurse’s License issued by the New York State Education Department.

                At the time of appointment, and during employment in this title, employees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

 

R04/04/01

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 7/23/15