Student Health Specialist, OSHW

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Student Health and Wellness and supported by the Program Manager(s), the Student Health Specialist- Personal Health and Safety and Sexual Health will support the implementation of one or more programs/services related to school-based / school-linked health care and the District’s programming with the Chicago Department of Public Health for access to the testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The Student Health Specialist will work collaboratively on other benefits related to school-based/ school-linked health care, including but not limited to our School-Based Health Centers, partnering Federally Qualified Health Centers, and other non-profit healthcare providers for care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and collaborate with the Chicago Department of Public Health to create updated professional development opportunities and resources on how to provide and refer students to medical, behavioral health, and reproductive/sexual health services in alignment with local, state, and federal standards.
• Partner with and serve as a CPS liaison to agencies such as the Illinois Department of Public Health, Chicago Department of Public Health, and other government entities/their subcontracted vendors, to implement a plan to provide school-based services related to their specialty, including coordination of CDPH school-based programming.
• Collaborate on one or more Healthy CPS initiatives, such as the School-based/School-linked health services, Advisory Committees, and School Designees to provide care coordination for sexual health- related treatment and vision-related referrals.
• Collaborate with OSHW Specialists regarding data surveillance, epidemiology, health education, and health insurance.
• Strengthen internal relationships with various departments within the Chicago Public Schools to implement program goals and objectives.
• Develop and maintain external relationships with parents/guardians, licensed healthcare providers, professional associations, and community health organizations, to facilitate care coordination for students in need of healthcare and to collaborate on contract management.
• Advise OSHW leadership on emerging issues and laws, regulatory changes, and requirements related to the Student Health Specialist’s area of specialization, if applicable.
• Aid in the development of reports for the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), and other government entities related to the assigned programs/services.
• Aid in the evaluation of assigned programs/services and support measures, and develop procedures and processes in response to evaluation outcomes.
• Supervise one or more part-time/temporary School Health Assistant(s).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Master’s degree from an accredited university in Nursing, Social Work, Public Health or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience working in public health programming, school-based/school-linked health services, social work services, or a pediatric setting is required, including: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in project management concepts, practices, and procedures. Minimum of two (2) years of experience developing, implementing, or coordinating health services. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in analyzing data and using it to establish program improvements. Experience working with urban public schools preferred. Experience working with youth and adolescent populations preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Knowledge of best practices in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to meet the needs of a diverse student population, including the use of data to design appropriate interventions. Ability to manage multiple projects, while meeting regular deliverables and engaging in continuous improvement. Ability to coordinate and collaborate with diverse groups of professionals across multiple departments and organizations to achieve unified, consistent practices. Ability to collect, analyze, and present data to drive innovation and improvement. Strong communication skills (speaking - including presentations - verbal, listening, and writing). Proficiency with computers and computer software, including but not limited to Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with the management of federal / state/ or city funding and reporting preferred. Bilingual / Multilingual is preferred.

Conditions of Employment

• Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.