Human Srvs Prog Branch Manager; FFTL

Final date to receive applications 2/6/2026 (7:00 PM EST)

Job
-00476

Title:

Human Services Program Branch Manager (FFTL)

Pay Grade: 17

Salary: $57,509.52 - $86,264.16 Annually

Employment Type:

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency:
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Public Health

Location:

275 E Main St, Frankfort, KY 40621 USA

The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Are you ready to lead innovative programs that shape the future of maternal and child health in Kentucky? The Kentucky Department for Public Health is committed to improving the lives of citizens across the Commonwealth through a variety of impactful public health initiatives. Within the Division of Maternal and Child Health, we focus on the critical early stages of life, supporting prenatal, perinatal, infant, child, and family health.

As a Branch Manager, you'll play a key leadership role in driving statewide efforts that promote maternal and child health programs.

This position provides overall management of the Title V grant and initiatives; adolescent health programs such as the Personal Responsibility Education Program and Sexual Risk Avoidance Education; and child health programs, including the Child Fatality Review, Injury Prevention Program, and Bullying Prevention activities. These programs work with local health departments, schools, and several community partners to decrease risks and improve lives.

This is your opportunity to guide high‑impact programs, collaborate with passionate professionals, and contribute to a healthier Kentucky, one family at a time.

This is a federally funded time‑limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non‑merit) employee.

An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.

• Plans for and manages public health Title V and population health programs in the branch, including overall management of professional staff in the execution of public health Title V and population health programs.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal guidelines.
• Analyzes branch operations and strategically plans for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provides direct supervision of section supervisors and branch-level staff.
• Performs routine personnel tasks such as time and attendance.
• Evaluates the performance of professional staff. Reviews recommendations for disciplinary actions, investigates, and takes appropriate measures.
• Ensures compliance with all program standards, personnel guidance, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Serves as Title V maternal and child health block grant program coordinator.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to professional staff in state agencies and local health departments as necessary.
• Create, update, or cause to be created and updated, standard operating procedure manuals, staff development and ensuring compliance.
• Oversees and is responsible for the financial management of the branch.
• Ensures budgets, contracts, and expenses are reasonable and appropriate and comply with state and federal requirements.
• Oversees at a managerial level the preparation and timely submission of federal grants and administrative reports.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate efficient and effective multi‑tasking skills.
• Be receptive to others’ ideas and work constructively to increase the depth and effectiveness in managing a group or team effort and multiple programs.
• Ability to leave a diverse team.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E‑Verify and will provide…