Regional Manger, Health- Area 8

Special Olympics Florida

  • Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • 7 days ago

    Highlights

    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. • 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFort Lauderdale, Florida
    Websitehttps://specialolympicsflorida.org/job-postings/

    Description

    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


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