2008-007-RES Approving and supporting the position of coordinator of community health services at the Paris/Lamar county department of HealthRESOLUTION N0. 2008-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS;
APPROVING AND SUPPORTING THE POSITION OF COORDINATOR OF
COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES AT THE PARIS/LAMAR COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Paris-Lamar County Health Department has detertnined that there is a need in
the community for a coordinator of community health services; and;
WHEREAS, the St. Josephs' Community Foundation and the Paris Regional Healthcare
Endowment Fund are willing to provide funds to pay for such a position; and,
WHEREAS, the duties of the position of Coordinator of Community Health Services will
include, but not be limited to,1) technical assistance to community leaders on strengthening local public
health systems; 2) assessment of public health disparities; 3) development of public health improvement;
and 4) grant writing; and,
WHEREAS, it is understood that when and/or if, the funding from the foundation(s) is no longer
available, the position would be subject to termination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things
approved.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Paris fully approves and supports the creation
of the position of "Coordinator of Community Health Services" at the Paris/Lamar County Department
of Health.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this the 28t'' day of January, 2008.
/ ,
J sse James reelen, Mayor
ATTEST:
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J ce 'ilis, City Clerk
APPROVED A FORM:
W. Kent Mc ya ity Attorney
Paris - Lamar County Health Department
740 South West 6t'' Street
Paris, TX 75460
Voice: 903-785-4561
Fax: 903-737-9924
November 9, 2007
CHRISTUS Health Foundation
Capital One Bank, 2"d Floor
2800 Lamar Avenue
Paris, Texas 75460
Board Chairman,
For the past three (3) months, I have been in contact with Mr. Paul
Swasko. We have been discussing the possibility of hiring a Social Worker
at the Paris-Lamar County Health Department, and the position be funded by
the local foundations. In this proposal is a background of the Health
Department, services provided by the Health Department, staffing at the
Health Department, job description for the Social Worker and a budget for
the Social Worker position.
If further information is needed, please feel free to contact me at 903-
785-4561.
Respectfully,
Anthony Bethel, Registered Sanitarian
Paris-Lamar County Health Department Administration
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Background:
The Paris-Lamar County Health Department was formed in 1942 by
the war powers Administration as part of Camp Maxey. After the war, the
Federal Government donated the building and land to the City of Paris and
County of Lamar. The City and County, along with the State of Texas,
picked up the funding for the Paris-Lamar County Health Department at that
time and it remains the same today.
Services:
The Paris-Lamar County Health Department provides many services to
the citizens of Lamar County. The purpose of these services is to prevent the
spread of communicable diseases in Lamar County.
A list of services is provided below:
1. immunizations
2. STD diagnosis and treatment
3. Primary Health Care program for 150% poverty and below
4. Prenatal services for low income
5. Family Planning services
6. testing of public drinking water
7. chronic and acute care for low income clients
8. health education
9. vector control (mosquito spraying program)
10. rabies investigation and testing
11. restaurant inspections
12. septic system permitting and inspections
13. environmental complaint investigations
14. WIC program
15. Child Health (well child & physicals for low income
clients)
16. Diseases data collection.
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Staffing:
The medical director at the Paris-Lamar County Health Department is
Dr. Jon Plummer. Our new Family Nurse Practitioner starts November 12,
2007 and her name is Cecelia M. Kane.
See list of staff positions, number, and percent of time below.
Position Number Percent of Time
Medical Director
Administrator (Registered Sanitarian)
Family Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Licensed Vocational Nurses
WIC Director
Health Inspectors
Clerks
Maintenance
Interpreters
1
6 hours per week
1
40 hours per week
1
30 hours per week
1
40 hours per week
2
40 hours per week (each)
1
40 hours per week
2
40 hours per week (each)
5
40 hours per week (each)
1
20 hours per week
2
20 hours per week (each)
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Paris-Lamar County Health Department
Position Description
L POSITION DATA:
Functional Job Title: Coordinator of Community Health Services
Salary Schedule/ Group:
Work Location: Paris, Lamar County, Texas
Agency: Paris-Lamar County Health Department
IL IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR OF POSITION:
Supervisor's Name: Anthony Bethel
Supervisor's Telephone Number: 903-785-4561
III. GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Brief Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Paris-Lamar County Health Department Administrator, functions
as a member of the Paris-Lamar County Health Department Team. Provide technical assistance
to community leaders on strengthening local public health systems and building local capacity
for public health. Consult with the community to conduct public health system assessment,
assessment of health disparities, development of health improvement plans, program
development, implementation and evaluation. Performs duties that support local issues such as
adopting Healthy People 2010 objectives, increasing local capacity to carry out public
health essential functions and coordinates and collaborates activities with staff and other local
programs, and other partners in the community. Support the agency's goals, priorities and
strategic plan.
IV. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
List in order of importance the essential job functions.
30% Works with community stakeholders to facilitate development of local community
partnerships. Mobilize community partnerships to identify and solve health problems. Provides
leadership to assist community agencies with needs assessments, strategic planning, and
capacity building. Schedules and presides at regular meetings of agencies providing health-
related services and maintains meeting minutes. Participate in data collection and analysis.
Provide data in readable form to advisory boards of health, coalitions, and other professionals
with recommendations for action strategies. Communicate effectively both in writing and
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orally, or in other ways. Maintain close relationship with community funding foundations and
report quarterly to community funding foundations.
25% Develop collaborative relationships with local organizations. Implement strategies to
coordinate community health services. Maintain professional competency in the areas of
community development, technologies, diseases, and regulations through training, workshops,
and speakers to address specific workforce/community needs.
15% Secure a grant writer with expertise in the health field; facilitates the grant-writing process as
needed. Research grant opportunities and local in-kind donations for community activities.
Identify relevant and appropriate data information sources.
10% Provide health-related outreach and education services to the community. Informs,
educates and empowers people about health issues. Collect, summarize and interpret
information relevant to an issue. Collaborate with community partners to promote the
health of the population. Inform communities about legislative changes and impacts.
10% Assist families in accessing health and human services. Link people to needed personal health
services and assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable. Identify health
needs of populations and provide public with access to information regarding community
resources. Facilitate community solutions to address identified issues related to health services.
5% Coordinate and/or participate in health fairs for local community residents.
4% Prepare monthly reports related to established objectives and outcomes (i.e. number of contacts
made, number of clients enrolled in public assistance, etc...). Evaluate effectiveness,
accessibility and quality of personal and population based health services.
1% Other duties as assigned.
V. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:
List the licensure, certification or registration required to perform this job:
State of Texas Certified Social Worker, or State of Texas Registered Nurse or Certification in
public health. Exnerience in nublic health or nublic administration nreferred.
VL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of program planning and implementations, and of
policies and regulations governing the agencies' programs.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with community agency leaders and
representatives of local health foundations.
Skills include communication in oral and written forms of a professional caliber,
public speaking, use of audio/visual equipment including multi-media
computer equipment and organizational skills.
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Experience in community development.
Considerable meeting and group facilitation skills.
Ability to develop and evaluate policy and procedures.
Ability to plan and conduct effective meetings.
Ability to develop grant-writing skills.
Ability to develop basic literature and handouts utilizing standard software.
Ability to complete identified Community Health Worker training sessions through DSHS
within two (2) years of hiring.
Ability to coordinate activities with the Paris-Lamar County Health Department.
VII. ENVIRONMENTAL/HAZARD DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Hours - Regular hours are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 a.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Irregular hours - approximately 10
Travel - local (mostly)
Possible hazards include:
Exposure to cold, dampness, noise, heat, humidity, smoke, fumes, gases, dust, mites,
blood, fluids, waste, vibration, abrasives, solvents, grease, oil, combustibles, asbestos, silica,
pesticides.
VIII. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Passing Drug Test (Pre-Employment)
Passing Drug Test (Random)
Standing
Sitting
Walking
Stooping
Kneeling
Climbing Stairs
Lifting approximately 30 pounds
Carrying approximately 30 pounds
Pulling approximately 30 pounds
Pushing approximately 30 pounds
Simple grasping
Reaching above the shoulder
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Budget:
Category Amount Justification
Personnel $38,000.00 Salary for Coordinator of
Community Health Services
Fringe
Travel
Equipment *
* (start-up year only)
Supplies
Contractual
Other
TOTAL:
$ 139695.00 Health Insurance, Social
Security, Retirement, Worker's
Compensation, and Longevity.
$ 59000.00 Local Travel at 44.5 cents per
mile, and overnight travel to
Tyler for training.
$ 500.00 Laptop Computer, printer,
desk, chair, filing cabinet,
software, and cellular phone.
$ 11200.00 $100.00 per month for general
office supplies.
$ 19500.00 Copier Lease.
$ 4,500.00 Training tuition, publications,
association dues, and telephone.
$68,895.00
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