Diocese of Tucson

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Diocesan Health Coordinator - Part Time

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Diocese of Tucson
Scope of Work
Job Title: Diocesan Health Coordinator - Part-Time Exemption Status: Independent Contractor
Department/Location: Diocese of Tucson Department of Catholic Schools
Primary Function:
The Diocesan Health Coordinator is an individual who is responsible for the coordination and oversight of the Diocese of Tucson Health Coordinators at each of the school sites. Overall responsibilities include working with individual school health personnel, providing care coordination, advocating for quality student-centered care, and collaborating to design systems that allow individuals and communities to develop both physically and spiritually. This individual is directly responsible to the Superintendent (or designee). As a leader and participant in the Catholic schools health and wellness programs, the Health Coordinator will conduct him/herself in a manner consistent with the values and teachings of the Catholic Christian faith and will follow the rules and procedures outlined in the Diocese of Tucson Manual of School Health Policy and Guidelines. The Employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, "Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received." (Eph. 4:1)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the Diocese by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The employee may not espouse, in word or deed, any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey; strive to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
  • Plan and conduct monthly meetings with the Catholic schools Health Coordinator Cohort.
  • Inform Principals and Department of Catholic Schools of any issues or concerns that arise regarding health and wellness within the Catholic schools.
  • Conduct any necessary trainings for health coordinators.
  • Oversee all Catholic school health offices in the implementation and enforcement of all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the Diocese, local health departments, and state health department.
  • Communicate with the Superintendents Office consistently using all modes of communication as necessary.
  • Provide immediate response to school health personnel with questions related to the health of students and faculty via phone and email.
  • Human sexuality education: Ensure that each school is participating in the Diocesan-approved materials (i.e. Circle of Grace, a Christian safe environment curriculum; RCL Benziger Family Life, Chastity) , conducting bi-annual surveys of schools' application of safe environment and human sexuality curriculum, obtaining feedback from staff, students and guardians of students.
  • Health Office Visits:
    • Complete school health office assessments on an annual basis, meeting with the health office staff member to review immunization records, chronic health care plans and medication administration records, and ensure that the medication policy and procedure is being followed, in addition to OSHA requirements, and completion of hearing and vision screenings.
    • School Health Meetings: Conduct quarterly school health meetings for health office personnel with the following objectives:
    • Review due dates for mandatory immunization reports, hearing, and vision screening reports.
    • Provide training for Chastity Plus Anatomy and Physiology presentation.
    • Professional development guest speakers including segment on "Common Playground Injuries."
  • St. Josephs Hospital Partnership: Organize training opportunities for students and staff with the Stroke, Heart Attack and Trauma Injury Prevention coordinators of St. Josephs hospital.
  • Cooperate with School and Diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with teachers. Specific attention will be given toward organized presentations of areas of support both within individual school health personnel as well as at diocesan principal meetings.
  • At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing Diocesan policies and regulations.
  • Maintain confidentiality of information, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
  • Abide by rules and directives received from the superintendent; perform other, specific duties as assigned.
  • Physical/Mental Requirements: Shall have and demonstrate coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual capabilities, and the ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.
  • This Scope of Work may be changed at any time by the Superintendent and the Contractor shall be bound by such changes from and after the Contractor's receipt of notice of such changes.
  • This Scope of Work is not and shall not be a guarantee of continued engagement of the Contractor by the Diocese for any period of time and shall be construed in accordance with the terms of the agreement of engagement between the Contractor and the Diocese.
Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal athletic environment.
Required Activities: Walking, sitting standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding.
Basic Qualifications
  • A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church. If a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
  • Excellent communications skills including written, verbal, public speaking, and presentation skills.
  • Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player.
  • Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing and the use of excel and related technology; ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment.
  • The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check.
  • Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance
Education and Experience
  • A licensed Registered Nurse, preferably Catholic
  • Experience in school health office setting preferred.
  • Experience in a Catholic school health office setting highly preferred.
Covenants of Employment:
The Diocese of Tucson is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the "Zero Tolerance Policy", no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the Diocese when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.


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