What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Health Coordinator position at Bethany Children's Health Center?
Job Purpose
This position coordinates the Targeted Approach to Better Health Outcomes grant through TSET by working directly with the HSOK School Health Manager and HSOK School Coordinators (located at up to 20 schools across the state). This position manages community related partnerships. In addition, the School Health Coordinator works directly with the participating school sites to develop plans to improve student health outcomes. This is a three-year position located in Oklahoma City.
Grant Funded Position
This position is fully funded by TSET - and has a 3 year term - funded from July 2024 - June 2027.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Duty
Percent of Time
School Health/ Physical Education
Administrative: Assist in maintaining coordinator and resource directory; Website, app and social media upkeep; assist with the development of health and PE videos, assist with developing school grant letters, probation letters and thank you letters; attend weekly staff meetings; attend monthly meeting with School Health Manager and PE and Health Coordinator, and attend monthly Community Development meetings.
15%
Other duties as assigned
5%
Qualifications
Education:
Undergraduate degree in physical education, community health, education, or related field
Experience
5 years’ experience preferred. Must be computer literate and possess the ability to work independently with strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
License/Certification/Credential
Certified physical education teacher with grant management experience preferred.
Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.
Bethany Children’s Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In 2021, the hospital received accreditation from The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation’s original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Children’s Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation.
In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.
This position coordinates the Targeted Approach to Better Health Outcomes grant through TSET by working directly with the HSOK School Health Manager and HSOK School Coordinators (located at up to 20 schools across the state). This position manages community related partnerships. In addition, the School Health Coordinator works directly with the participating school sites to develop plans to improve student health outcomes. This is a three-year position located in Oklahoma City.
Grant Funded Position
This position is fully funded by TSET - and has a 3 year term - funded from July 2024 - June 2027.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Duty
Percent of Time
School Health/ Physical Education
- Train schools in the School Health Index (SHI)
- Review SHI and wellness policies to address needs and create action plans
- Purchase and order equipment for schools
- Meet with schools in-person/virtually to assess progress and provide on-going support
- Travel as needed for school meetings, trainings, etc.
- Report relevant school news for required TSET reports, press releases and newsletter articles
- Work with school sites to plan for the Healthy University events
- Continuously check grant timeline to make sure the project is meeting its required goals and objectives
- Carry out the coordination and planning of necessary physical education/health trainings for schools (Fitnessgram, SPARK, etc.). Promote event, send out registration, schedule food/drink if needed, management of mileage reimbursement, communicate with attendees about time, parking, attendance, etc.
- Continuously review school action plans and associated programming
- Schedule triannual HFAC meetings with schools
- Garner community support and invite community buy-in members to triannual meetings.
- Assist with the coordination of program evaluation (data collection);
- Assist in the planning and implementation of the Summer Health Institute and Mid-Year Coordinator Meeting
Administrative: Assist in maintaining coordinator and resource directory; Website, app and social media upkeep; assist with the development of health and PE videos, assist with developing school grant letters, probation letters and thank you letters; attend weekly staff meetings; attend monthly meeting with School Health Manager and PE and Health Coordinator, and attend monthly Community Development meetings.
15%
Other duties as assigned
5%
Qualifications
Education:
Undergraduate degree in physical education, community health, education, or related field
Experience
5 years’ experience preferred. Must be computer literate and possess the ability to work independently with strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
License/Certification/Credential
Certified physical education teacher with grant management experience preferred.
Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.
Bethany Children’s Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In 2021, the hospital received accreditation from The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation’s original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Children’s Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation.
In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.
- Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Bethany Children’s Health Center may refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.
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