Community Health Director is responsible for developing plans for community-based health programs aimed at the prevention of disease and promotion of health. Recommends community health initiatives, policy implications and best practices after reviewing health literature and statistics. Being a Community Health Director identifies community health program related grant funding and develops grant proposals. Manages specific community health programs from planning and design through implementation and evaluation. Additionally, Community Health Director requires a master's degree in a related area. Typically reports to a top management. The Community Health Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Community Health Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Description:
We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Director of Health and Wellness to lead our efforts in promoting the physical and emotional well-being of our students, staff, and community members. The Director of Health and Wellness will play a crucial role in shaping the health and wellness programs within our school district, ensuring that they align with our mission and values.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provides supervision and evaluation of School Nurses and contracted agency staff.
2. Ensures the availability of nursing staff so students can attend school safely, including coordinating care for medically fragile students and those requiring nursing services before and after school.
3. Coordinates nursing coverage daily to ensure all students can access the educational environment and that health/medical needs are adequately met.
4. Provides for effective staff communication and collaborates to resolve conflicts.
5. Serves as a liaison between Related Services, Psychological Services, Speech-Language Therapy Services, and the Homebound Program, as well as with community groups, public agencies, and BCSC staff.
6. Directs nursing coverage for extended school year (ESY), summer programs, field trips, and after-school activities.
7. Interviews, hires, trains, supervises and retains qualified agency nursing staff.
8. Assists with the organization and provision of an ongoing orientation program for probationary school nurses.
9. Engages staff in professional learning activities to support Department and District goals.
10. Participates in the development and implementation of emergency operation plans/crisis response plans and provides oversight of site-based emergency response.
11. Attends District administrative meetings, as assigned.
12. Performs other duties related to the position, as assigned.
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