| Title: | Director of Health Related Services - Provisional RB # 17-352b |
|---|---|
| ID: | 3733 |
| Department: | Health Related Services |
| Location: | Other |
| Division: | Civil Service |
| Type: | N/A |
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 720 CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #17-352b June 22, 2018
Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply
POSITION: Director of Health Related Services - Provisional
SALARY: $71,285 – $86,364
LOCATION: Health Related Services, #187 - 333 Clinton Street, Buffalo, NY 14204
APPLICATION: CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.buffaloschools.org
Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An incumbent to a position in this class performs work that involves coordinating and supervising health care programs for students in the City of Buffalo School District. This is an administrative and supervisory position responsible for training and supervising school health staff as well as coordinating health services with outside agencies. Duties are performed under direct supervision from the Associate Superintendent for Student Support Services. The incumbent supervises Health Care Aides, School Nurses and other personnel assigned.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Develops health care policies and procedures for health care programs for the District including immunization programs, on-site first aid, temporary nursing services and other related health care programs, including outside agencies;
- interprets laws and regulations regarding health services;
- provides training and support for health care aides, nurses and any other personnel assigned to the programs;
Establishes program standards and guidelines for health care related agencies working for the Buffalo Public Schools;
- supervises providers of health-related services;
Acts as a liaison with School Nurses;
- develops contracts for temporary nursing services and monitors same;
Works closely with the Special Education Department to provide appropriate nursing staff for the summer program;
Prepares and analyzes administrative reports;
Prepares the department’s budget;
Performs related duties assigned by the Associate Superintendent.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public and child health;
Thorough knowledge of the District’s health care needs;
Good knowledge of the principles of administration and supervision;
Ability to train and supervise staff personnel;
Ability to plan and coordinate the work of others;
Ability to develop and maintain a good working relationship with health professionals, school clinics, students and outside agencies;
Ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare and analyze timely reports;
Good judgment; tact; courtesy; sensitivity;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Human Services, Social Work or a closely related health-care field and three years of full-time administrative or supervisory experience providing health care related services to children or youth (Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12).
***NURSE PRACTITIONER LICENSE PREFERRED
NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.
(Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.)
FINAL FILING DATE: July 6, 2018
APPROVED:
Jaime Warren
Associate Superintendent for Human Resources
