Job Corps - Pittsburgh
Location
Pittsburgh, PA | United States
Job description
Odle Management - A subsidiary of Eckerd Connects
Reports to the Health and Wellness Director and is an hourly, non-exempt position. Provides services that support the development, implementation and monitoring of the total center wellness program. Complies with Policy and Requirements Handbook, DOL guidelines, contract specifications, ODLE policies and Center Operating practices and procedures. Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living. Duties and Responsibilities: • Demonstrates and abides by ODLE Core values and operating principles. • Performs definitive medical examination on each student, including interpretation of all routine laboratory tests and necessary radiology reports within time frame required by PRH. • Performs physical examinations for advanced training, driver's education, transfer, and job placement. • Advises the Health Services Director and Center Director on medical and health related matters. • Prioritizes health needs of the center and sets program direction in coordination with the Health Services Director, Center Dentist, CMHC and Center Director. • Advises and assists with integration of Wellness Program into all center components. • Assures compliance with infection control procedures and reporting, OSHA requirements. • Performs screening of "B" admissions folders to determine medical eligibility for Job Corps. • Performs physical and emotional wellness assessments. Establishes individualized student health and wellness plans according to protocol outlined in the center's Health Standing Orders. • Documents each encounter with students in their health records. • Works closely with counselors, residential staff, and wellness instructors in providing wellness education to students. • Provides diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury including minor incision/drainage and suture removal as needed. • Provides all necessary referrals for specialist and institutional care. • Ensures the reporting of all communicable diseases, child abuse cases, etc. as mandated by state and county regulations. • Assures and maintains signed and dated standing orders for medical care. • Ensures the proper storage, handling and disposal of hazardous wastes generated by the health and wellness center. • Ensures that the proper protocol is followed for infection control. Ensures the proper handling of specimens and equipment, as well as the appropriate sterilization of equipment. • Provides all necessary referrals for specialist and institutional care. • Conducts in-service staff training sessions. • May train students and staff in Bloodborne Pathogens, Standard and Symptomatic Management Guidelines and various wellness/health topics. • Consults with the Health Services Administrator on ordering and safeguarding health equipment, supplies and medication. • Attends required staff training sessions. • Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency. • Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility. • Cultivates and maintains a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn. • Performs other duties as assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position. Education and Experience Requirements:Job tags
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