Coordinator, Health Services

ABOUT US

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our Strategic Plan, please visit our website and our careers page. Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students

ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Before you begin, please read the position description below carefully and review our application instructions. Be sure your application reflects experience and education to meet any minimum qualifications listed on the job description. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. More details about application requirements are found below.

Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date prior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely.

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DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Executive Director and Director of Student Well-Being, the Coordinator, Health Services serves as the district leader and expert in school health services for school sites and central office. This individual is responsible for the coordination, development, and promotion of student health, with a key focus on putting our students at the center of all of our policies, procedures, and best practices. The Coordinator ensures health services are delivered within the parameters of county, state, and federal standards and regulations. This individual will develop and coordinate staff development programs for school nurses, teachers, coaches, and administrators on health issues which have an impact on students, families, and staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.    ​

Certification/Licensure:

• Active license to practice registered nursing in the State of Maryland.  Applicants with a multi-state nursing license administered through the Nurse Licensure Compact with a Maryland endorsement may be considered.

Experience:

• Five years of experience in community health with children or school health nursing which must include three years of:  

  • Supervisory nursing experience.

  • Budget management experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a current Nationally Certified School Nurse credential.

• Two years of leadership experience within a large-scale organization responsible for managing systemic or organizational health-related student services.

• Two years of experience leading cross-collaborative teams in coordinating and delivering key programs and initiatives related to student health.

• One year of experience working with community organizations or government agencies.

• Demonstrated technical proficiency with telehealth platforms and virtual healthcare delivery systems.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

• Ensures the effective delivery of health services in all schools

• Develops, implements, and revises health services procedures.  

• Collaborates on behalf of HCPSS with Howard County and Maryland Health Department, Maryland State Department of Education, and other health related stakeholders.

• Selects personnel, manages budget, and performs other managerial functions 

• Develops, implements, revises, and evaluates Health Services processes and procedures to promote student achievement and well-being.

• Implements State School Health Services Guidelines as minimum standards of care.

• Organizes and implements health screening programs.

• Ensures the development and implementation of nursing care plans for students with identified special health needs and shares information with appropriate staff.

• Complies with Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) for School Health Standards and Nursing Practice.

• Interprets school health laws, regulations, and policies for school nurses, administrators, and staff.

• Obtains special health reports from health care providers and organizations and interprets these findings for staff.

• Collaborates, consults and serves as liaison with Maryland State Department of Education, and state and local health department and other school and community agencies to provide health services to students.

• Reports and consults with local health department in the control of communicable disease.

• Develops and implements an annual budget for the health services programs.

• Organizes, maintains, and recommends equipment and supplies for the health services program.

• Supervises and evaluates HCPSS health specialists, nurses and health assistants.

• Partners and collaborates with the Department of Human Resources to recruit and hire of all HCPSS Health Services personnel.

• Provides consultative services to HCPSS staff regarding student health needs.

• Leads and assists cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate system-wide health initiatives.

• Reviews, evaluates and recommends updates/changes to HCPSS policies and procedures in accordance with legislative actions, regulations and best practices in school health services to assure provision of comprehensive health services for students.

• Represents HCPSS on relevant boards, commissions, and committees.

• Utilizes serious incident data and public health trends to make recommendations for programmatic offerings to schools, and design and implement health education campaigns and activities in support the health and well-being of students and for disease prevention. 

• Reviews, updates and assures implementation of required health related training and professional development for district staff. 

• Assigns priorities for health-related interventions in order to provide the greatest benefit to the HCPSS communities, including students, families, and staff.

• Advocates with local and state authorities in improving the access to health services in underserved communities.

• Provides information to the school community, including students, families, and staff, on local health programs and services that are available to improve access to care.

• Develops and delivers effective, targeted, and culturally appropriate health education programs for schools and families to inform school communities of health promotion practices, disease prevention, and public health outbreaks. 

• Manages public health issues by connecting students and families with health-related resources and services, such as access to immunizations and healthcare services to provide a healthier environment for students and families.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list.

• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills. 

• Demonstrate management, leadership and human relations skills. 

• Knowledge of school nursing procedures, developing and leading projects with multidisciplinary teams.

• Knowledge and recognition of policies, objectives, rules, and regulations related to the school health program. 

• Skills and knowledge of health and safety regulations, acute and chronic illness and injury, and communicable diseases.

• Possess knowledge and skill in the use of computer technology. 

• Ability to communicate school health and safety priorities to district administration, building principals, staff, parents/families, community organizations and students using a variety of tools.

• Expertise in public health, particularly related to youth and families and school-related health and safety standards and regulations. 

• Thorough knowledge of student health services programming, behavioral health interventions, substance abuse programming, and youth suicide prevention preferred. 

• Working knowledge of Maryland State school health requirements; demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and implement wellness and health related services; ability to mobilize local resources in response to emerging and crisis events; ability to work effectively with community, governmental and other organizations to serve students; excellent communication skills both orally and in writing. 

• Strong meeting and group facilitation skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

Working Hours

The working day for this position is eight hours including a one-hour duty-free lunch.  

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete applications must be submitted, and once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
 
Supplemental Application Questions

This position requires applicants to provide responses to the below supplemental application questions to determine whether you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please upload your responses in a single separate file to the supplemental application questions section of the application.

1) Do you hold an active license to practice registered nursing in the State of Maryland or a multi-state nursing license administered through the Nursing Licensure Compact with a Maryland endorsement?  If yes, please upload a copy or screenshot of your license along with your responses to these questions.

2) Do you hold a current Nationally Certified School Nurse credential? If yes, please upload a copy or screenshot of your credential along with your responses to these questions.

3) Please identify the supervisory nursing experience you possess. Include the position titles, date ranges held, and number of direct reports for each.

4) Please describe your budget management experience including the total funds for which you were responsible.

5) Please describe any leadership experience you possess within a large-scale organization responsible for managing systemic or organizational health-related student services.

6) Please describe any experience you possess working with community organizations or government agencies.

7) Please describe any experience you possess utilizing telehealth platforms and virtual healthcare delivery systems as well as how you have developed and demonstrated technical proficiency with these systems.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Compensation

This is a 12-month per year position in the Howard County Association of Supervisors and Administrators-Administrators, Non-Certificated Supervisors (HCASA-NCS) employee unit. The current salary range for this position is in the Coordinator lane on the Non-Certificated Supervisors salary scale. Actual placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System and the HCASA-NCS Master Agreement which considers relevant prior experience. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is exempt from overtime. 

Telework Program

Under the HCPSS Telework Program, this position is eligible for limited telework after 60 working days. Telework schedules will be determined by the department and/or supervisor.

Retirement

Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in the State Personnel and Pensions Article and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). A qualifying employee cannot reject membership, nor can an ineligible employee elect membership. The annual contribution to the pension plan will be 7% of an employee's annual salary.

Benefits

HCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreement for employees in this bargaining unit.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Professional references will be contacted prior to any offer of employment. Recommended candidates will be required to provide references from current and recent supervisors.

All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review, pursuant to Section of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. In addition, some positions will require completion of a physical examination and/or drug testing.

Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the United States. HCPSS participates in E-Verify and does not offer employee sponsorship.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sandy Saval at .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability,  sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.