Regional Manger, Health- Area 8

Position : Regional Manager, Health- Area 8

Department : Health Programs

Supervisor : Regional Director

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Health Science, Healthcare Management, or similar field required (Master’s degree preferred)

• At least two (2) years’ experience in health, non-profit, community outreach or a related field

• Excellent written and presentation skills

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Strong computer skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and demonstrate efficient time management skills

• Have own reliable transportation, good driving history, and valid FL driver’s license

• Regular attendance required

Responsibilities:

• Develop, lead, and grow the Healthy Community initiative in specified region under the direction of Special Olympics Florida Director, Health and Fitness.

• Coordinate fitness, health, and wellness programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) as a means to improve health outcomes.

       o Establish relationships with adult day training centers, schools, and recreation centers within region by offering a variety of health and fitness         programs and HA screenings.

        o Create or oversee the creation of new and unique health curriculum and initiatives based upon needs of IDD population

• Monitor operational performance, document outcomes, and adjust programs based on results

• Deliver progress through monthly, quarterly, annual, and board reports.

• Prepare a variety of written reports, correspondence, and content for collateral material, social media, grant reports and evaluations.

• Manage budget and grant reporting for regional health programming, including specific grant funds.

• Collaborate with sports, non-competitive programming, community engagement, and development departments to deliver Special Olympics Florida’s mission including Healthy Athlete (HA) events at sports competitions, schools, and adult day training centers.

      o Process HAS forms, GMS data entry, filing, and assist athletes with referrals follow-up post-screenings as needed.

• Develop and maintain a referral database that encompasses free or reduced services for IDD individuals as established or negotiated with providers.

• Establish partnerships and affiliates with regional health organizations, hospitals,universities, gyms/fitness centers, and agencies to implement Special Olympics Health opportunities including the Inclusive Health initiative and Inclusive Fitness Initiative.

      o Recruit health professionals and volunteers within the 8 disciplines to support HA activities by becoming either clinical directors or screeners.

      o Recruit, train, and oversee interns in a variety of collegiate programs.

• Procure and coordinate medical equipment, HA screening supplies, office supplies, and incentives.

• Manage relationships with trained Special Olympics Florida Health Messengers in region and provide updates on completion of annual practicum projects.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to travel and complete weekend and evening duties as assigned
•  Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Status : Full-time exempt position

Salary : Based on experience