Hygienist- KOHA Program Coordinator

Hygeinist- KOHA Program Coordinator Kent CountyPart-TimeTuesday and Thursday 8am-4pm with flexibility for the other 4 hoursAugust through May 2026-2027 School YearStarting at $40/hr.Position SummaryWhen performing Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment (KOHA) program duties, the individual's primary reporting relationship is to the Chief of Community & Government Affairs. Assist in all aspects of KOHA program including development and implementation of detailed project plan with metrics.Typical Duties and ResponsibilitiesIn conjunction, with marketing and communications team members develop an outreach plan to inform schools, day care facilities and families of KOHA program and provide a copy of this plan to health department partner organizationInform schools, community based organizations, local dentists and families of the program and provide information that can be disseminatedOffer and conduct oral health assessments at scheduled times at various school and community-based locationsEnsure that all oral assessments are performed adhere to all applicable safety and infection control standardsManage assessment data input, collection and analysis (daily, monthly, and annual assessment statistics; feedback from community stakeholders; outreach/event activity data)Prepare monthly/quarterly reports for review by supervisor and other staff, as necessaryProvide referral information concerning the availability and sources of treatment required to eliminate or mitigate any dental problems identified through the assessmentAssist in expanding referrals; develop and coordinate quarterly in-service trainings for staff and clinicians; and network with traditional and non-traditional community organizationsAdvise supervisor opportunities related to advocacy, communication, budget, coordination, documentation, and reporting procedures; and legal and ethical issues related to the goals of the program/projectAssist in ensuring project activities align with set strategy and budgetTrack all project-related paperwork; ensure all needed promotional materials and supplies are current, properly documented and storedPrepare "time-spent" summaries regarding KOHA tasks as requested by supervisor.Other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, AbilitiesExcellent written and verbal communicationMust have the ability to work with Microsoft Office software and related software programsProfessionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditionsAbility to learn new duties and adjust to new situations encountered on the job within a reasonable amount of timeExceptional human relation skills; maintaining an outgoing, friendly attitude at all timesAbility to work with interruptions and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlinesAbility to work unsupervised whenever necessaryJob SpecificationCurrent Michigan RDH licenseLocal Anesthetic preferredCPR and First Aid certified