H&W Director/Disability Coordinator

Make a difference in a young person's life! Job Corps is a federally funded, residential vocational training program for socioeconomically disadvantaged youth aged 16-24, with over 120 locations across the U.S. (www.JobCorps.gov). This role is responsible for the coordination and of all center health and wellness services including oversight of medical, vision and dental care, mental health and trainee employee assistance programs, clinic and infirmary coverage, lab testing examinations in compliance with government and management directives. As this is a senior level director position, the Health and Wellness Director/Disability Coordinator will provide on-call support to help ensure student wellness. Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Summary of Essential Functions

• Provides supervision, guidance, support, performance management and corrective action for the Health and Wellness staff.

• Coordinate and monitor schedules of all H&W (Health & Wellness) staff, including subcontracted medical staff, to ensure adequate coverage to meet student needs. Ensures that department staff are entering accurate hours in the timekeeping system on a daily basis.

• Reviews the confidential H&W file and engages with applicants prior to enrollment to ensure their health needs can be met at the center.

• Ensure that proper authorizations are obtained prior to delivery of health services as outlined by the Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH).

• Ensure initial (cursory) health assessments are conducted for all new students within 48 hours of arrival and care plans developed in compliance with the Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH).

• Conducts and documents a complete entrance physical examination and a review of the medical history of all new students within 14 days of center arrival.

• Oversees and regulates drug and alcohol testing on center in strict compliance with the PRH including testing new and readmitted students and retesting positive-on-arrival students within the appropriate timeframes.

• Coordinates clinic hours and ensures H&W staff are available to meet students' needs during and outside of training hours.

• Ensures that the Wellness staff remain compliant with all required training and maintains current professional credentials.

• Leads departmental and all-center wellness-related training; or coordinates with external resources to ensure that staff receive relevant training on healthcare guidelines.

• Partners with all center departments to help ensure that students are well trained in employability skills.

• Conduct regular and ongoing internal student record audits to ensure that the department is well prepared for, and in compliance with, corporate and DOL assessments.

• Updates Wellness Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as required.

• Provide an appointment system to meet students' urgent health care needs during the training day and ensure appropriate documentation is maintained to meet student accountability requirements.

• Serve as the center Co-Disability Coordinator, chair the Reasonable Accommodation Committee, and ensure documented accommodations are provided to enrolled students.

• Ensure student health files are accurate, up-to-date, and maintained in strict compliance with HIPAA laws, PRH Chapter 2 requirements and student privacy is always protected.

• Correspond with third parties to ensure proper documentation and timely processing of medical and other third-party billings.

• Serves as the center Sexual Assault Response Team Coordinator and provides ongoing staff training.

• Establish and monitor the Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyles (HEALs) Committee in compliance with PRH Chapter 2 to promote an environment that supports healthy eating and active lifestyles.

• Oversee the administration of the TEAP (Trainee Employee Assistance Program) with emphasis on prevention, education, identification of substance use problems, relapse prevention, and helping students overcome barriers to employability.

• Implement a program to prevent the onset of tobacco use and to promote tobacco-free environments.

• Develops and implements a family planning program including counseling, health promotion activities, and medical services, including birth control.

• Assist students in seeking third-party health insurance coverage that will be available should the student have medical needs or costs beyond the basic health services provided by the center.

• Ensure necessary equipment and supplies are ordered and on hand for routine and emergency delivery of basic medical, dental, and mental health services.

• Comply with all state and federal regulations regarding controlled medications and in strict compliance with PRH Appendix 203, "Medication Management Guidelines."

• Facilitate monthly meetings between the center director, the center physician, and center mental health consultant to address clinical and organizational issues.

• Participate in monthly regional meetings with Regional Specialist monthly and as needed.

• Ensures compliance with Company and Department of Labor guidelines.

• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum

Bachelor's degree in nursing, registered nurse and two years related experience; or Associate's in nursing, registered nurse, and four years' related experience. Two years health program administration experience. Active, unrestricted license to practice in the state where the center is located. Must be willing to provide on-call support to the center as needed. Ability to coordinate project and team activities. Thorough knowledge of short and long-range planning and budgeting processes. Ability to monitor, motivate and evaluate staff and establish and maintain good working relationships and partnerships within the health community. Excellent verbal and written communication. Information technology proficiency including MS Office.

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in nursing and four years of health program administration experience

As a federal contractor, Strategix Management LLC is required to comply with federal agency guidelines regarding COVID safety protocols. Currently, these guidelines require that employees at federal contract sites comply with masking and physical distancing protocols based on local COVID levels in the community. Strategix will consider accommodations for disability and religious-based reasons as requested.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources.