Specialist III - School-Based Health Partnerships

Fort Worth ISD; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD seeks a Specialist III - School Based Health Partnerships to lead collaborations among FWISD health services, students, and community partners, expanding campus-based dental, physical, and behavioral services. The role drives program management, planning, and compliance across grant-funded initiatives to improve student wellbeing and achievement.

The position reports to the Director of School-based Health Partnerships.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program or a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist PhD.
• Five to eight years of related experience with children, adolescents and families in clinical or school settings.
• Valid Texas professional licensure (RN, LPC, LMSW, LMFT, LCSW).
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred in some settings.

Responsibilities

• Leads collaboration among FWISD health partnerships and community partners to expand campus-based health services.
• Coordinates mobile health services to targeted campuses and districts.
• Provides training and support to FWISD School Nurses and Health Assistants.
• Represents FWISD as liaison with health partners and coordinates campus/community health events.
• Develops the Health Partnership Action Plan and manages grant-related activities.
• Monitors compliance, reports, and data collection for grant programs.

Skills

Administration knowledge

Program evaluation

Staff supervision

Data analysis

District policy knowledge

Collaborations with agencies

Data systems familiarity

Education

Nursing degree or MSW/related field

Job description

Specialist III - School Based Health Partnerships

Reports to: Director, School-based Health Partnerships

Salary Range: $73,781-$88,892

Pay Grade: 204

Duty Days: 219

PCN: 20111

FLSA Status: Exempt

This is a grant-funded position and is contingent on availability of funds.

POSITION PURPOSE

Leads collaboration among health partnerships between the District (Student Support Services, Health Services, and School Leadership) and various community partners to facilitate efficient and effective expansion of campus-based services -dental, physical, and behavioral. The Specialist is directly responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of healthcare services, child and family educational support systems, coordination with the medical professionals of the school-based health care centers and integration and collaboration of district and community initiatives that directly impact the social and emotional wellbeing of students as well as student achievement.

Essential Job Functions

Program Management

• Works directly with the district departments to coordinate mobile health services to targeted campuses or district locations.
• Provides training and support to FWISD School Nurses and Health Assistants at targeted campus.
• Serves as the FWISD liaison for all health partners, including but not limited to UNTHSC, Goodside Health, and Childrens Oral Health Coalition partners.
• Provides coordination and planning for campus and community health events to maximize the number of students served across FWISD.
• Plans and organizes full project implementation through orientation and communication of expectations and goals to the District, campus and community stakeholders.
• Monitors health partnership activities through the implementation of regular communication with staff and internal/external stakeholders.
• Identifies problems and generates solutions, through collaborative discussions in recurring meetings with health partners.
• Designs and implements the Health Partnership Action Plan, outlining annual timelines and milestones.
• Organizes and directs regularly scheduled meetings with associated grant committees to review the progress of work, discuss solutions to problems, and generate action plans.

Monitoring & Compliance

• Responsible for providing copies of, and distribution of documents, including the original Request for Application (RFA), for grant personnel; including individuals in the business office, District offices, and related grant program areas.
• Engages with local decision-making committees and other appropriate state and federal programs to maximize the effectiveness of the grant.
• Identifies additional resources to carry out grant project activities as needed.
• Facilitates development and implementation of effective and efficient assessment systems, and data collection processes, that provide a record of baseline measures and tracks longitudinal trends.
• Prepares and submits all reports and data regarding the assigned programs.
• Provides regular feedback to stakeholders regarding the status of projects or issues.
• Maintains electronic files of all program related activity.
• Facilitates and coordinates the reporting and approval process to District administrators.

Professional Learning Community

• Provides regular updates of program activities and services to appropriate audiences.
• Collaborates with District departments to coordinate and implement programs that support the special needs of all student populations.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in healthcare, and education sectors by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the Districts mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties As Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of District policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Skill in working with initiatives that require collaboration with District and outside agencies and organizations.
• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers, communicates and acts as a team player, promotes teamwork. Responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS. WORK HAZRDS

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program or Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist PhD from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Five to eight years of related experience working with children, adolescents and families in a clinical or school setting.
• Experience in coordinating and supervising services provided to children and families in elementary and/or secondary school setting desirable.
• Certification: Possess a valid Texas professional licensure in at least one of the following:
• Valid Registered Nurse licensed (RN)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.

This is a grant-funded position and is contingent on availability of funds.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.