Health & Wellness Coordinator - Los Angeles, United States - Sinai Akiba Academy

Sinai Akiba Academy

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Los Angeles, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Sinai Akiba Academy is a preeminent private Jewish day school in Los Angeles, serving students in Early Childhood through Grade 8.

Sinai Akiba Academy is undergirded by our school mission to engage students in the joy and discipline of learning, and nurture a community of ethical, critical thinkers who, shaped by our evolving Jewish tradition, walk through the world with confidence and humility.

***Sinai Akiba Academy seeks a full-time Health & Wellness Coordinator to join our vibrant, ECC-8th Grade learning community. The Health & Wellness Coordinator supports the health and wellness responsibilities of the school as well as responds to health needs as they arise in the student community. This multifaceted position involves administering first aid, developing health policies, managing student health, maintaining student and employee health records, coordinating emergency response, and undertaking a range of administrative duties. The Health & Wellness Coordinator collaborates with various school departments and external health agencies to ensure a holistic approach to health and wellness in the school community. This is a full-time, exempt position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Health & Wellness Functions

Deliver health care services, including emergency and routine care, to ECC8th Grade students
Administer medications, manage chronic conditions, and address illnesses and injuries
Conduct health screenings and assessments
Counsel students on healthrelated matters

Administrative

Develop, implement, and regularly update health and safety protocols
Collaborate with school leadership to align policies with educational objectives and legal standards
In concert with other administrators, serve as liaison to the LA County Department of Public Health and CDPH
Work closely with Director of Marketing & Communications and Director of Human Resources in maintaining communication with employees, students and families
Supervise medication administration policies, ensuring compliance with licensure standards
Obtain, maintain, and update all student health and vaccine records in the Health Office electronic database (Magnus Health)
Collaborate with parents, teachers, and healthcare providers for students with special health plans
Serve as a liaison between the school and external health agencies (as needed)
Engage with academic directors, teachers, counselors, coaches, athletic trainers, and other student support members on student health issues
Participate in meetings and committees related to student health and safety
Document all healthrelated incidents and maintain comprehensive records in the Health Office electronic database (Magnus Health) & Blackbaud (as needed)
Supervise and coordinate activities of the Health Office
Work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure that all equipment and supplies for the Health office and for schoolrelated health needs are stocked and available for use as needed
File required health reports with state and local agencies
Administer and monitor compliance with TB assessments and other health requirements for employees
Oversee and coordinate First Aid/CPR/and all other recommended healthcare certifications for relevant ECC8th grade employees
Oversee and update infectious disease policies and protocols
Implement culturally responsive strategies to promote behaviors that create a healthy community
Stay abreast of the latest developments in school health practices through continuous professional development
Coordinate all necessary materials, medications, health care forms of offcampus student trips (including day and overnight)
Facilitate student access to healthrelated products, including but not limited to care products, general health and hygiene products, healthy snacks
Manage the Health Office budget
Complete accident reports for any students or adults involved in an accident on campus and inform the appropriate Division Director
Model Sinai Akiba's Core Values of: Kehillah Kedoshah (Sacred Community); Talmud Torah (Academic Excellence); Derech Eretz (Kindness, Empathy, & Respect); Tzedek, Tzedek Tirdof (Ethical Responsibility); Avodat Halev (Soulful Intention), and Ahavat Yisrael (Love for Israel)
Perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor and/or the Head of School in support of the school's mission

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field
Prior experience working in a public health or community health setting
2+ years' experience with relevant administrative duties (clinic administration, hospital administration, or medical office administration) highly desired
2+ years' school experience preferred but not required
Experience establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Excellent computer and online research sk