Health Support Services Coordinator

Office of the Superintendent

3-yr term position

Description:

The Health Support Services Coordinator will report to the Director of Education Support Services and be responsible for supporting the coordination of services for students with essential and complex health needs. This role requires an understanding of the NB inclusive education system, public health principles within a learning environment, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with school and district staff, parents, and healthcare providers. The Health Support Services Coordinator will work with care coordination teams to develop and roll out the processes for student health-related supports in school. The successful candidate will have a background in either education, social work, nursing, public health, kinesiology or a related field, and possess strong communication and leadership skills. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of the school community, fostering a safe and supportive learning and working environment.

Areas of Responsibility:

1. Coordinates with local care coordination teams.
2. Stays current with provincial policies and programs that support student health and safety.
3. Serves as a liaison to community health. The coordinator builds bridges, acts as a facilitator, and has strengths in the areas of collaboration, partnership-building, data collection, and advocating for the health, safety, and wellness of students and staff.
4. Communicates and provides professional learning about student health-related processes to school administration, staff, parents/families, community organizations and students using a variety of tools. The coordinator skillfully engages all these stakeholders to support the connection between health and learning.
5. Coordinates services with service providers regarding health-related service needs.
6. Supports and educates school staff regarding documentation requirements for all student health records.
7. Creates and coordinates training for staff on matters concerning all necessary related policies, health practices and procedures.
8. Other duties as assigned.

The chosen candidate will need to travel within the district to support schools.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A bachelorâ??s degree (nursing, education, social work, kinesiology, or related field) as well as at least three (3) years of related experience.
• Related experience can include working within a public school system, public or community health setting.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Assets:

• Experience working within the public education system.
• Experience working within the public health system.
• Understanding of change management processes.
• Experience working within an integrated service delivery team.

Technical Competencies:

• Ability to Use Technology, Software and Applications
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Written and Verbal Communication

Salary: In accordance with Management and Non-Union Policies, Pay Band 3, salary range $51,662 - $72.176 per annum.

Work Environment:

• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30