Health Services Specialist

Introduction

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.

GRADE

22

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education

Building

200 W. Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Hybrid schedule available (up

to 3 telework days permitted each week)

Main Purpose of Job

The Health Services

Specialist provides consultation, advice and technical assistance in the

development and implementation of school health services and school-based teen

pregnancy prevention in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.

The Specialist shares responsibility for providing consultation, advice and

technical assistance in coordinated student services programs and HIV

prevention, and uses knowledge and experience in school nursing, public health,

and school improvement to support the achievement of department, division, and

branch goals while ensuring the provision of safe and healthy learning

environments for all students.

Responsibilities

include

Directs, consults,

trains, and advises local education agency and local health department

personnel with respect to school health services programs, coordinated student

services program development, teen pregnancy prevention programming, and

interdisciplinary initiatives.

Provides technical

assistance in the area of HIV prevention education.

Coordinates HIV

prevention activities and trainings.

Interprets and applies

legislation and policy related to school health services, communicable

diseases, health care financing, nursing practices, and other related areas.

Participates in and

supports various initiatives and project committees, including Take 15 for the

Health of It, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Coalition, Maryland Coalition to

Prevent Skin Cancer, Maryland Asthma Coalition, among others.

POSITION DUTIES

The Health Services

Specialist provides consultation, advice and technical assistance in the

development and implementation of school health services and school-based teen

pregnancy prevention in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.

The Specialist shares responsibility for providing consultation, advice and

technical assistance in coordinated student services programs and HIV

prevention, and uses knowledge and experience in school nursing, public health,

and school improvement to support the achievement of department, division, and

branch goals while ensuring the provision of safe and healthy learning

environments for all students.

Responsibilities

include

Directs, consults,

trains, and advises local education agency and local health department

personnel with respect to school health services programs, coordinated student

services program development, teen pregnancy prevention programming, and

interdisciplinary initiatives.

Provides technical

assistance in the area of HIV prevention education.

Coordinates HIV

prevention activities and trainings.

Interprets and applies

legislation and policy related to school health services, communicable

diseases, health care financing, nursing practices, and other related areas.

Participates in and

supports various initiatives and project committees, including Take 15 for the

Health of It, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Coalition, Maryland Coalition to

Prevent Skin Cancer, Maryland Asthma Coalition, among others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A

Master’s degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate

course work from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five

years of administrative or teaching experience in, or affiliated with, school

nursing, school health services or the provision of health services within an

educational or related institution.

Notes

1. Candidates may substitute two

additional years of experience directly related to the position option for the

required education.

2. Candidates may substitute the

possession of a Doctorate degree at an accredited college or university in a

field related to the position for one year of the required experience.

3. The required field of

education and experience are unique for each option and are established by MSDE

in accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104 of the Annotated Code

of Maryland. The specific education and experience qualifications for

each position are on record in the Human Resources Branch.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S.

Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Education

Program classifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Education

field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and

education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be

given to applicants who possess the following preferred

qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your

application regarding your qualifications.

Experience working as an RN school nurse

within a K-12 education setting.

Experience with coordinating, supporting or

managing teen pregnancy prevention programs.

Experience with coordinating, supporting or

managing HIV/AIDS prevention programs.

Experience planning or administering training

or professional development opportunities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must

consent to a State Police Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure

for all employees with this Agency.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that

you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet

the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your

qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider

information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as

Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible

(employment) list for at least one year.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is preferred that

applicants complete the MD State Government online application for

employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant

meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are unable to apply

online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and mailed

to MSDE Office of Human Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD

21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and

sent in with your paper application, if you are unable to apply online.

All application materials must be received in

our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted.

Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job

duties, even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional

required materials may be uploaded with the online application or mailed to

the address listed.

Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0012, TDD

410-333-3045. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with

disabilities.

If you have difficulty with your user account or

have general questions about this online application system, please

contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and

Examination Division at 410-767-4850. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.

Proof of eligibility to work is required in

compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any

misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position

may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is

committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are

reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and

bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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country.