Project Coordinator-PRN

POSITION SUMMARY

The School Based Health Care (SBHC) Project Coordinator will work directly with Haysville High School to implement a universal primary prevention program utilizing Dialectical Behavioral skills training, which includes evidence-based skills for developing mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. The coordinator will work directly with students, staff, and administration to implement this program, including consideration of staff support and sustainability. The coordinator will receive supervision and support from the KU SBHC psychology team.

The Project coordinator will work 4 hours per week on a flexible schedule, with at least half of the hours being while school is in session during times requested by HHS administration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Working with SBHC team to plan and coordinate and evaluate program activities.
• Leading classroom educational activities with HHS students and support activities with HHS staff
• Participate in training and supervision to implement programs with fidelity.
• Participate in development and implementation of quarterly in-service trainings for HHS staff
• Compliance with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines and procedures
• Maintains effective communication with school district and SBHC staff and supervisors
• Reliable Attendance and Punctuality
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Confidentiality - Must maintain strictest confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA regulations and policies.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Self- Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Education: Master’s degree in a mental health related field preferred

Experience: Experience with adolescents and working in schools preferred

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills

• Basic Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records