Education/Experience/Training:
Associate degree in Education or related field such as Human Services or Early Childhood Education or related field and at least two (2) years' experience providing classroom management. The above knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an education or health-related program.
Certifications:
Valid Driver's License issued by the State of Montana.
JOB SUMMARY
The Oral Health Educator at the City-County Health Department (CCHD) develops, organizes and conducts elementary school oral health education programs in Cascade County schools. This position coordinates dental screening events in close collaboration with area dentists and area schools and coordinates medical follow up for children identified as high risk with area dental providers. The Coordinator will strictly adhere to and comply with all CCHD policies, practices, procedures and standards governing and controlling confidentiality and data security with regard to the handling of sensitive client information and protected health information. This position will perform other related duties as required or assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assesses oral health education needs of elementary age school children in Cascade County; Creates and implements program activities to meet health education need of elementary age school children by using a wide range of educational methods and techniques; Coordinates with schools in development of a schedule for oral health education classes; Demonstrates ability to assume primary responsibility for planning and implementing of oral health program and activities; Creates and maintains professional, effective and cooperative working relationships with students, faculty, administrators and area dentists; Creates educational material; Drives to schools to deliver oral health education; Interacts and communicates well with school age children and school personnel/faculty; Demonstrates proper brushing and flossing techniques; Performs public speaking to a variety of audiences, primarily school children; Identifies and plans for all needed program supplies; Schedules all school education classes; Attends meetings with community partners as needed; Works independently with little supervision; Maintains accurate written/electronic records including health information, assessments, screening instruments, anecdotal observations and other required forms; Communicates frequently with other staff and parents; serves as liaison among medical and social service providers in the community; acts as an advocate for these families; Attends and participates in all required trainings; Participates in all required reflective supervision with supervisor regularly; Works as a team player with staff, parents and other community organizations to ensure quality services and program requirements are met to carry out the goals and objectives of the CCHD and the CCHD Maternal Child Health Program; Maintains family records in accordance with CCHD and funding source requirements; Reports all suspected child abuse and neglect as required by law and documents. Informs supervisor of all possible reports to Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Participates in staff and other meetings as directed and required; Follows CCHD and County policies, procedures, rules and guidelines; Maintains and preserves confidentiality of sensitive information; Interact, communicate and work with children with diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds in an empathic, non-judgmental, respectful and professional manner; Establishes and maintains professional and effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, and the public; Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Knowledge and understanding of: Oral Health Education; Classroom management; Program planning and coordination; Cult ral sensitivity; HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules; Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet). County/CCHD policies, procedures, rules and guidelines; County/CCHD safety policies, procedures, rules and guidelines.
Skills in: Teaching and classroom management; Demonstrating procedures; Public speaking; Program planning and coordination; Decision making and effectively problem solving; Decision making which may have moderate to major impact on the operation of program and/or CCHD; Establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with other County departments, employees, Federal and State agencies, private agencies, and the general public; Time management and organization; Basic computer skills to meet essential job requirements, including data entry, word processing and email functions using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; Modern office equipment, practices and procedures.
Ability to: Create programs; Develop and teach oral health curriculum; Organize, schedule and plan; Identifies when supplies need to be ordered; Organize program supplies; Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports; Interact and communicate professionally and effectively with the public; Work well with children and nursing students; Teach 10-13 classes per day; Have good rapport with community dentists; Communicate effectively orally and in writing; Speak in public; Work as a team member collaborating with teachers, community partners such as Great Falls Public Schools and parochial schools; Supervise and monitor children at all times to ensure a safe environment. This includes the physical ability to monitor and move quickly in order to respond to children who are very active and may need redirection in order to ensure their safety; Respond appropriately to an emergency or crisis situation; Adapt to changes in the work environment, managing competing demands, changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Deal with frequent change, delays and or unexpected events; Work flexible schedule to accommodate school or class room needs; Adhere to a high degree of confidentiality and sensitivity towards children involved; Adhere to HIPAA and maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with multiple privacy and security rules; Interact and communicate with children with diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds in an empathic, non-judgmental, respectful and professional manner; Work independently with little direction but also work as a team; Read and comprehend materials; Analyze and compile information; Meet established timelines and/or deadlines; Observe established lines of authority; Demonstrate punctuality and observe hours of work; Identify problems that adversely affect the organization and its functions; Perform other duties as assigned or required.
The successful applicant shall serve a 6-month probationary period and will have a criminal background check conducted. The results thereof may disqualify the applicant from consideration for employment with the County.
This position is covered by and subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between Cascade County and Federation of the Cascade City County Health Department Local #7772 (MFPE).
Notice to Applicants Applicants who are claiming Veteran's or Handicap Preference must provide a DD-214 Discharge Document (Part 4) or DPHHS Handicap Certification and Employment Preference Form with their application for employment so Cascade County may apply the preference during the selection process.
Cascade County makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with the applicant's ability to compete in the recruitment and selection process or an employee's ability to perform the essential duties of the job. For Cascade County to consider such arrangements, the applicants must make known any needed accommodations.
CASCADE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER