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Director, Health Services Position Description
 
Print Position description:      Salary Schedule A
 

 

 

 

 

TITLE:

Director, Health Services

CLASSIFICATION:

Management, Certificated

 

 

 

 

SERIES:

Director II

FLSA:

Exempt

 

 

 

 

POSITION CODE:

 

WORK YEAR:

12 Months

 

 

 

 

DEPARTMENT:

Community, Health and Community Services

SALARY:

A-17
Management Salary Schedule

 

 

 

 

REPORTS TO:

Administrator, Community, Health and Community Services

BOARD APPROVAL:
BOARD REVISION:

08-16-99

 

 

 

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

Plan, organize, control, and direct the Health Services of the district; review, develop, and communicate health policies to others; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:  

Plan, organize, control, and direct a variety of programs, services, and activities related to the Health Services of the district; visit sites and monitor or participate in health-related activities.

Integrate system-wide school health programs with the district Community Health Education Support System, Special Education, and 504 Rehabilitation Services.

Review, develop, and communicate health policies to others; provide consultation to personnel regarding health issues.

Provide orientation and in-service for school nurses, aides, and other employee groups.

Serve on a variety of committees and attend various district and community meetings regarding health issues.

Order and maintain inventory; assign equipment and supplies.

Provide technical expertise regarding assigned functions; formulate and develop policies and procedures.

Develop and implement long and short-term plans and activities.

Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and files; compile and submit reports to state agencies and the board as appropriate.

Communicate with other administrators, district personnel, and contractors to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts, and exchange information regarding health services programs.

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignments, termination and disciplinary actions; plan, coordinate, and arrange for appropriate training of subordinates; arrange for substitutes as needed.

Manage and implement LEA Medi-Cal billing among district Community Health Education Support System personnel including school nurses, psychologists, social workers, and counselors.

Develop and prepare the annual budget for the health department; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; monitor and authorize expenditures in accordance with established guidelines.

Perform related duties as assigned.

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree; advanced degrees in public health or health education are preferred.  Five years of full-time school nursing or allied nursing experience; five years of supervisory, management, or administrative public health nursing experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

Valid California driver’s license; Health and Development Credential or School Nurse Services Credential; and Administrative Services Credential or eligibility for the Administrative Internship Program upon appointment to the position. (The Administrative Internship Program is only applicable to permanent or probationary in-district Sacramento City Unified School District employees.)

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Planning, organization, and direction of the Health Services of the district.

Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures including Health and Safety, and Education Codes.

Budget preparation and control.

Emergency/disaster practices.

Oral and written communication skills.

Principles and practices of management.

ABILITY TO:

Plan, organize, and administer the Health Services of the district.

Communicate health issues effectively both orally and in writing.

Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Analyze health situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Meet schedules and timelines.

Work independently with little direction.

Plan and organize work.

Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

SAMPLE ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work.

SAMPLE PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting light objects; seeing to monitor health services.

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