5F62

PAY RANGE: N23

HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES POLICY COORDINATOR

(Health)

(Human Services)

GENERAL DEFINITION

This is public health program or human services work in policy analysis, development, implementation and management. Employees in this class identify priority policies, draft policies, and develops and manage a strategic plan for adoption of policies. Employees in the Public Health specialty work in food policy analysis to reduce the prevalence of obesity in Philadelphia by increasing access to healthy and affordable food and reducing access to unhealthy food. The position in the Health Specialty serves as a representative for the Department of Public Health on food policy issues and includes the responsibility for supervision of one Food Policy Analyst. Employees in the Human Services specialty work in child welfare and juvenile justice policy analysis to support the goals of the Department of Human Services by improving outcomes for children, youth, and families. Significant to the work is contact with the Public Policy Attorney, City Solicitors of the Child Welfare Unit and departmental managers to select and implement policy changes that closely align with core strategies. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative superior.

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to

be allocated to this class.)

Position must analyze, develop, implement, and manage policies in the area of specialization.
Only one position will be allocated to this class in the Health Department.
No more than two positions will be allocated to this class in the Department of Health and Human Services.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

BOTH SPECIALTIES

Researches complex issues to develop a range of policy options; drafts policy solutions; develops strategies with appropriate timelines and action steps to ensure successful adoption or enactment of policies; monitors and reports on progress of key initiatives; coordinates meetings and reviews policies by departmental management and advisors.

Performs related work as required.

HEALTH SPECIALTY

Serves as a representative for the Department of Public Health on food policy

issues, including actively engaging in and speaking at conferences, participating in internal and external coalitions and working groups, etc.; participates in national networks addressing similar policy priorities; writes comments/responses to state and federal food policy rules and regulations; develops talking points for food policy events and drafts editorial comments for local, regional, and national press on food policy issues; assists in directing efforts to raise public awareness for new policies; implements and oversees programs to improve access to healthy food in Philadelphia communities.

Coordinates citywide efforts to improve access to and quality of foods served in governmental, community, and employer settings including: a healthy vending policy in all City-owned buildings, a healthy food procurement policy for all City-funded food purchases, systemic improvement in school and after school foods, nutritional standards development for food retailers, and other work as directed.

Supervises one Food Policy Analyst responsible for analyzing, developing and implementing food-related policies; assigns work; manages deliverables and timelines; reviews work products for completeness, accuracy, and clarity; and conducts performance evaluation for subordinate staff.

Establishes and maintains working relationships with civic leaders at the local, state, and national level; liaises with large employers, food producers, food suppliers, food retailers, food access organizations, anti-hunger organizations, and academic institutional partners.

Assists the Nutrition and Physical Activity Program Manager in convening the Healthy Eating-Active Living Coalition.

HUMAN SERVICES SPECIALTY

Serves as a representative for the Department of Human Services on child welfare and juvenile justice policy issues, including actively engaging in speaking at conferences, participating in internal and external coalitions and working groups, etc.; participates in national networks addressing similar policy priorities; drafts comments pertaining to proposed state and federal child welfare and juvenile justice policy, rules and regulations; develops talking points for child welfare and juvenile justice policy events; assists in directing efforts to raise public awareness for new policies.

Assists in developing the annual Needs Based Plan and Budget narrative.

Establishes and maintains working relationships with civic leaders at the local, state, and national level to advance the mission of the department.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

BOTH SPECIALTIES:

· public policy development process

· paradigms for coalition and partnership building

HEALTH SPECIALTY:

· food policies, laws, and regulations at the local, state, and national level

· food systems approach to promote better nutrition

· needs and issues related to nutrition in the community

· interrelationships of social, cultural and economic factors as they affect food policy

· public health principles and the objectives of public health programs including chronic disease prevention programs

HUMAN SERVICES SPECIALTY:

· Child welfare, juvenile justice, or related human services policies, laws and regulations

· interrelationships of social, cultural and economic factors as they affect child welfare and juvenile justice policy

SKILL IN:

BOTH SPECIALTIES:

· interpreting and explaining regulations and policies to various stakeholder groups in the area of specialization

· writing and speaking effectively on policy issues in the area of specialization

· negotiation to achieve common goals and objectives

· the use of Microsoft Office software and data management

ABILITY TO:

BOTH SPECIALTIES:

· synthesize complex information concisely and clearly in written and oral communications to diverse audiences

· manage policy implementation, including development of timelines, overseeing work of partner agencies, demanding accountability, and modifying approaches as the circumstances require

· work collaboratively and maintain effective relationships with associates and partners from other agencies

HEALTH SPECIALTY:

· assess the advantages and disadvantages of various food policies and their effects on health, business, and sustainability

· adapt research developments and current concepts in disease prevention and general nutrition to resolve local problems related to food programs

· facilitate conversation and collaboration among various stakeholders with competing interests to develop and implement food policies

· accurately and appropriately represent the interests of the Department of Public Health in local, regional, and national coalitions

HUMAN SERVICES SPECIALTY:

· assess the advantages and disadvantages of various child welfare and juvenile justice policies and their effects on health, business, and sustainability

· facilitate conversation and collaboration among various stakeholders with competing interests to develop and implement child welfare and juvenile justice policies

· accurately and appropriately represent the interests of the Department of Human Services in local, regional, and national coalitions

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: (The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 9/19.)

EDUCATION:

HEALTH SPECIALTY:

Master’s degree in public health, public policy, political science, nutrition or other related field OR current registration as a licensed dietician-nutritionist (LDN) by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Commission on Dietetic Registration or equivalent credentialing agency.

HUMAN SERVICES SPECIALTY:

Master’s degree in human services, social work, public policy, political science, or other closely related field.

AND

EXPERIENCE:

HEALTH SPECIALTY:

Two years of experience analyzing, developing, or implementing nutrition policies relevant to large urban communities at the local, state, or national level.

HUMAN SERVICES SPECIALTY:

Two years of experience analyzing, developing, or implementing child welfare, juvenile justice, or other related human services policies relevant to large urban communities at the local, state, or national level.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources which has included the completion of a Master's degree.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Class Established:

CSC: 7/12

Ad. Board: 9/12

Spec. Revision:

CSC – 3/16

Ad. Board – 4/16

Latest Spec. Revision:

CSC – 08/19

Ad. Board – 9/19