LEAD SCHOOL HEALTH AIDE Apply
This position is a part-time position (40 hours a week for only 10 months a year) during Arlington Public Schools (APS) calendar year.
Arlington Countys Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Lead School Health Aide for the School Health Bureau in the Public Health Division. This is a lead position and provides the applicant with the opportunity to both take on additional responsibilities in a leadership role and serve as the floater School Health Aide (SHA) for the School Health program. The Lead SHA works as part of a public health team providing services for a diverse population in the school and community.
Specific duties include:
Serving as the Bureaus floater SHA;
Providing health care for clients in a manner that demonstrates Arlington County principles of government service;
Contributing to the overall objectives of the Bureau, organizational mission, goals and objectives;
Serving as the Bureaus primary mentor for new and existing SHAs;
Serving as the primary mentor for the SHA orientation program and providing additional support to SHAs as needed;
Researching, proposing, and providing training to the SHAs under the supervision of a Public Health Nurse (PHN)/PHN Nursing Supervisor;
Serving as a technology SuperUser and trainer;
Providing guidance on the use of Synergy, WebVision, VIIS, Excel, Inventory Access program, and other SHA technology programs;
Working with PHN Coordinator and Lead Supervisor to provide technology and other support for in-school immunizations;
Serving as an internal auditor for SHA processes;
Working with the School Health Inventory technician to identify supply ordering issues/needs; and
Conducting Synergy visit log audits annually for all SHAs.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of School Health policies and procedures, strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the school community (students, parents, and staff), and proven leadership skills. The ideal candidate will also have strong technology skills.
Arlington County DHS is committed to delivering client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring our clients are approached, engaged and cared for in ways that demonstrate competency, sensitivity and awareness of factors which impact the client experience including but not limited to: cultural identity, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity, religious/spiritual ascription, physical capability, cognitive and literacy levels, sexual orientation, and linguistic needs.
Minimum:
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent; and
Some experience in providing direct human services in a school health clinic setting.
Substitution: College coursework in a human services related field may be substitute for related work experience on a year for year basis.
Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
Working in a DHS/PHD/School Health Program;
Mentoring new staff;
Utilizing Synergy, WebVision, and VIIS; and/or
Strong skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
Licenses/Certifications:
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A valid certification in CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers or the ability to obtain such certification is required prior to start date.
Driver's License: The applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver's license. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain or provide a copy of their official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.
Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information. A pre-hire federal background check and State of Virginia Central Registry check will also be completed before hire.
Employment restrictions: To ensure that dual relationships are avoided and that employees who are also clients do not relate to their service provider as co-professionals, employees will not be hired by the County to provide or support services to the team or program in which they are current clients:
You cannot concurrently receive behavioral health services from Arlington County Community Service Board (CSB) programs while employed in an Arlington County CSB program (exception Crisis Intervention services).
At least 24 months must have passed between receipt of CSB services from Arlington County and employment in an Arlington County CSB program.
For Volunteer experience to be considered as relevant work experience, please indicate hours worked per week, start/end dates, work performed, and name of organization/employer.
Work Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours may vary slightly depending upon school assigned. This is a part-time position for 40 hours a week and 10 months a year. The selected candidate must be prepared to begin immediately.
Work location: This is a floater position. The employee will have a desk location in either the School Health office or in one of the APS clinics. The employee will also be assigned to any of the APS clinics as needed. School Health offices are located at 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA.
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Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Benefits: Part time permanent employees are eligible for County benefits, including health insurance, on a prorated basis.
For more information on Arlington Countys generous benefits and retirement plan, click here .
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