School Health Assistant - 10 months

New Haven Public Schools; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

New Haven Public Schools in New Haven, CT, seeks a School Health Assistant to support health services in the school setting. You will assist with mandated screenings, organize health data, and help families navigate health information and records.

The role requires strong communication, confidentiality, and the ability to work with children; CPR certification and a Connecticut driver’s license are preferred. The position reports to the Health and Wellness Department.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with 3+ years in health field or working with school aged children.
• Preferred: work/education in education, health or social work and/or experience with school-aged children.
• Requires CPR certification and confidentiality.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, ability to work independently or in a team.
• Must pass background checks and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative and clerical duties in the health office.
• Assists in mandated screenings (vision, hearing, postural) and/or oral health screens.
• Schedules health screenings, presentations, and consults with health staff.
• Enters student health data into computer programs and confirms insurance eligibility.
• Assists in obtaining/transferring health records between schools.
• Prepares and distributes health information to families, staff and students.
• Represents health teams at school events and meetings as needed.
• Collaborates with school health staff and dental staff to support health initiatives.
• Escorts students to and from health rooms as needed.
• Provides phone assistance and follows up with families and providers.

Skills

CPR Certification

Excellent communication

Confidentiality & professionalism

Organizational skills

Teamwork / independent work

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Driver's license

Transportation required

Bilingual (preferred)

Child-friendly

Background checks clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Requirements, Qualifications, & Skills

High school graduate or equivalent degree with a minimum of 3 years of full time employment in the health field and/or experience working with school aged children OR an Associate's degree or higher from a college or university

Requirements, Qualifications, & Skills

Title: School Health Assistant

High school graduate or equivalent degree with a minimum of 3 years of full time employment in the health field and/or experience working with school aged children OR an Associate's degree or higher from a college or university

Preferred: Work and/or education in fields of education, health or social work and/or experience working with school-aged children

• Current Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with discretion, and maintain high degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to take direction well, work both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Valid CT Driver's license
• Must have own transportation
• Bilingual preferred
• Ability to work effectively with children
• Must pass the required New Haven Public Schools background checks

(criminal and DCF history )

• Must be finger printed by home town police

Job Goal

The primary function of the School Health Assistant role is to serve as an integral member of the school health services team. Assist with school based health initiatives, programs, and services to ensure students receive needed health services, required screenings. Facilitate data entry and collaborate with all school health staff.

REPORTS TO: Health and Wellness Department

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Established by the New Haven Board of Education

EVALUATION: Performance evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education's policy of evaluation of personnel.

UNION AFFILIATION: 884 R1 S1 Grant funded-10 months ($30,580)

Performance Responsibilities

• Performs administrative and clerical duties
• Assists in the administration of State of Connecticut mandated screenings of students (vision, hearing and postural) and/or oral health screens, if applicable
• Works with health team and school staff to schedule health screenings, presentations, and consults
• Enters student health data into computer programs and confirms insurance eligibility
• Assists in the process to obtain or transfer health records to and from schools
• Prepares, distributes, and/or presents health information/flyers to families, staff, and students on behalf of school health teams, nurses, or school health center/dental staff
• Represents school health teams, nurses, and/or school based health center staff at school events, meetings, or committees as requested and reports back
• Participates in school, community, and family oriented activities as directed by school health team, nurses, or school based health center staff
• Facilitates the collaborative efforts between school health teams, school nurses, SHC and dental staff
• Escorts students to and from health room as needed
• Provides clerical and phone assistance (takes messages for nurse) and follow up calls with parents, providers, and staff as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned by health and wellness department staff