Community Connect Manager (Manager I)
About this position:
The Community Connect Manager I is a leadership position within Portland Fire & Rescue’s Community Health Division. The position reports to the Community Health Division Chief and is responsible for the management of extension services between Portland Fire & Rescue and community members. Employees managed by this position include the following: Community Health Supervisor, Coordinator of High Utilizers, assigned/detailed mobile vaccine teams, assigned/detailed meds on wheels, and Community Health Workers. In addition, the position is responsible for establishing and managing the community education center.
The Manager will oversee the daily operations of assigned staff to include development and oversight of the program budget, recruitment and development of staff, coordination of staff schedules and training, policy and procedure improvements, oversite of vehicles, coordination with outside public safety bureaus, and HIPAA compliant charting system. In addition to overseeing the general operations of the program, the Manager will also provide supervision to the Community Health Workers and must understand both clinical best practices and legal/ethical rules and regulations for the State of Oregon. This role will require significant communication with media, elected officials, community organizations, various healthcare systems and payers, and community stakeholders. Lastly, the Manager will be expected to develop and present a program expansion proposal, forecasted budget, and business case for post-pilot operations.