Class Summary

Job Description
The Program Leader will be designing, developing, planning, and implementing health and human services programs. In addition, this position will be responsible for assisting with marketing assigned programs by speaking at events, distributing flyers, and writing newsletters. This incumbent will be developing goals and objectives and evaluating criteria for health and human services programs, as well as communicating program goals, successes, and challenges to stake holders.

Essential Duties

• Coordinating outreach efforts to engage target populations
• Designing, developing, planning, and implementing community health or social service programs.
• Setting measurable goals and objectives to measure program success
• Assisting residents with questions and concerns regarding programs and provide resources and referrals
• Maintaining records and other documentation regarding daily program activities and operations such as class registration, attendance records, deposits, and financial reports
• Processing registrations, assessments, and financial transactions
• Working closely with other departments and community partners
• Promoting and encouraging community participation

Public Speaking Duties

• Speaking at community meetings to raise awareness about program services,
• Educating the public on available resources, and providing information about classes and programs

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Grade
The grade for this position is grade B22(1). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Parks and Recreation, Health and Human Services, Senior Services or a related field AND
• one year of experience
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
• Valid Driver's License
• CPR within 6 months of employment
• First Aid Certification within 6 months of employment

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

For more information about this department, please click here.

Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

• Hiring Process
• FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.

The Program Leader will be designing, developing, planning, and implementing health and human services programs. In addition, this position will be responsible for assisting with marketing assigned programs by speaking at events, distributing flyers, and writing newsletters. This incumbent will be developing goals and objectives and evaluating criteria for health and human services programs, as well as communicating program goals, successes, and challenges to stake holders. Essential Duties. Coordinating outreach efforts to engage target populations Designing, developing, planning, and implementing community health or social service programs. Setting measurable goals and objectives to measure program success. Assisting residents with questions and concerns regarding programs and provide resources and referrals. Maintaining records and other documentation regarding daily program activities and operations such as class registration, attendance records, deposits, and financial reports. Processing registrations, assessments, and financial transactions. Working closely with other departments and community partners. Promoting and encouraging community participation. Public Speaking Duties. Speaking at community meetings to raise awareness about program services, Educating the public on available resources, and providing information about classes and programs. Other Job Requirements/ Information. This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays. Grade. The grade for this position is grade B 22(1). Salary will be dependent on education and experience. Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. Minimum Qualifications. Associate degree in Parks and Recreation, Health and Human Services, Senior Services or a related field AN - Done year of experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered. Valid Driver's LicenseCPR within 6 months of employment. First Aid Certification within 6 months of employment For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here. Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. For more information about this department, please click here. Additional Information About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County Government. Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more. Careers with impact. Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected. Exceptional benefits. Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation. World-class community. More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer! Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle. Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission. Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR News. Wire and more! Vision. Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! Mission. Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. Values. Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles. Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability. Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all. Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience. Hiring Process. Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:Hiring Process. FAQs. Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HR - Employee. Relations@Gwinnett. County.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.

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