Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Georgia Department of Public Health protects lives and promotes healthy lifestyles across communities throughout the state. The Program Manager will manage and oversee grant objectives and activities related to Child Passenger Safety, supporting statewide implementation, coordination, evaluation, compliance, communications, financial administration, outreach, and training.
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to Regional Coordinators as needed
- Manage and supervise all grant objectives, activities, and deliverables to ensure successful program implementation and compliance
- Support statewide capacity building efforts through coordination of training programs, recruitment of local partners, and contributions (as available) to the special needs transportation evaluation program
- Collaborate with regional coordinators and team members to ensure effective execution of CPS initiatives across the state
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the program, coordinating communication with CPS advocates, GOHS grantees, and state partners through meetings, trainings, and regular correspondence
- Lead the development, editing, approval, and dissemination of program communications, including press releases, educational materials, media outreach, email campaigns, and reports
- Assist with program evaluation, grant writing, and required reporting to ensure compliance and continuous program improvement
- Coordinate and support outreach and education efforts targeting local partners, parents, caregivers, and other stakeholders, including conferences, presentations, and exhibits
- Co-teach CPS workshops and trainings to maintain certification requirements; support CPSTs in maintaining certification through seat check sign-offs and continuing education opportunities
- Manage program purchasing processes, including researching needs, coordinating with vendors, ensuring proper budget coding, and working with the state accounting office
- Maintain detailed financial tracking systems, including spreadsheets for purchases, vendor information, and budget monitoring to ensure compliance with grant requirements
- Review and verify monthly claims, ensuring accurate coding and adherence to budget line items
- Maintain all supporting documentation for monthly activity reports, including financial records, purchase orders, invoices, and travel documentation
- Conduct monthly audits (NDCF) to verify accuracy of reporting and appropriateness of equipment distribution related to mini-grant activities
- Serve as a system delegate in Concur, assisting with travel requests and expense report approvals
- Support special needs clinics, including evaluations, recommendations, and proper car seat installations
- Participate in and support CPS-related meetings, training, and statewide initiatives
- Travel as required to support program activities, including co-instructing CPST courses, assisting in assigned regions, and attending conferences (approximately 20% travel, including overnight stays)
Skills
- High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of professional level experience related to the area of assignment; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower level Project Mgr (Non-IT) 1 (GSP110)
- At least five years as a CPST Lead Instructor
- Experience working in Injury Prevention/Public Health
- Microsoft Office (including Power Automate, Excel, Microsoft Forms) Experience – at least two years and demonstrated, completed projects
- Special Needs Car Seat Endorsement
Benefits
- A flexible schedule
- Training opportunities
- Health insurance
- Employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)
- Deferred compensation
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Life insurance
- The use of physical activity breaks during the workday, with a maximum of 30 minutes allocated per workday to support wellness goals
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