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Job Title:

Health Services Coordinator Department:

Health Department Status:

Full-time FLSA Status:

Non-exempt Principal Function:

The Health Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating public health programs, community outreach, and school-based health initiatives, and for supporting the implementation of clinical and population health services within the County.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to: 1. Serves as liaison between the Health Department and public and private school systems, including coordination with school administrators and nursing staff. 2. Coordinates and assists with school-based health programs, including vision, hearing, and dental screenings. 3. Collects and maintains required immunization data for school-aged children in accordance with state guidelines; assists with data entry and maintenance for public health programs, including CHIRP, INDESS, and other systems, as assigned. 4. Assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing department immunization programs, including mobile and offsite clinics. 5. Verifies Medicaid eligibility, submits and follows up on claims, collects fees, and prepares deposits in accordance with County procedures. 6. Supports public health outreach efforts, including development and distribution of educational materials and community health information. 7. Collaborates with community partners and agencies to support health and wellness initiatives. 8. Prepares reports, charts, and program documentation to support departmental activities and grant requirements. 9. Coordinates daily clinic logistics, including scheduling, setup, and supply preparation for appointments. 10. Assists with the implementation of public health programs, policies, and procedures. 11. Attends school meetings, community meetings, and required state trainings as necessary. 12. Responds to requests for public health-related information from schools, community partners, and the public. 13. Completes administrative duties to include attending meetings, reviewing reports, submitting documentation, and responding to inquiries, as needed. 14. Maintains an effective communication process with the Director and Deputy Director of Health.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

County-related Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, all employees working in the County should demonstrate the following competencies: 1. Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability

• Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time; Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

2. Citizen Service

• Manages difficult or emotional Citizen situations; Responds promptly to Citizen needs; Solicits Citizen feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. 3. Professionalism/Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views and tries new things; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality.

4. Oral and Written Communication

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. 5. Organizational Support
• Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity. Job-related Competencies
• To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies: 1. Problem Solving
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 2. Adaptability
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. 3. Judgment
• Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision
• making process; Makes timely decisions. 4. Quality
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improves and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. 5. Ethics
• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Education and/or

Experience:

Associate's degree from a two-year college or university in a related field plus three-years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Previous experience in a school and/or public health related field preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following skills and abilities are either required or desired.

• Computer software skills required include: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.
• The ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• A general understanding of report writing, while paying close attention to detail is required.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with complex, highly sensitive information is required.
• The ability to work rapidly for long periods, manage and coordinate multiple workloads, work on several tasks at the same time, and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions, often under time pressure is required.
• The ability to work with other County offices internally and externally to resolve issues is required.
• The ability to attend meetings and conferences, as needed.
• The ability to operate a computer, printer, copy machine, scanner, fax machine, and other office equipment is desired.
• The ability to speak, read and write in English is required.

Spanish is desired.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally is exposed to working near moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock when working with office equipment and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. While the Health Department is usually open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, this position may require work beyond these hours and on the weekends. It also may require the ability to drive a County vehicle. Thus, a valid driver's license may be required.

Pay:

$21.22 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

Public health: 3 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Decatur, IN 46733 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person