Job Description
TITLE: Supervisor, Health, Family and Community Services
JOB STATUS: Administrator, FLSA Exempt-Supervisor A-260
REPORTS TO: Director, Health, Family and Community Services
DEPARTMENT: Health Services
SALARY: $ 108,311
ABOUT US:
Columbus City Schools is more than a school district. We are woven into the fabric of Columbus and its many neighborhoods. Across more than 100 schools, more than 44,000 students and their families come together with educators, staff, coaches, and partners who share our commitment to serving students and helping them reach their full potential with our whole child philosophy. At CCS, putting students first guides everything we do. We support each student’s academic, physical, social, and emotional development, helping ensure they have the resources, relationships, and opportunities they need to learn and grow. Our dedicated team of some 9,000 staff members plays an important role in making that possible. Whether working directly with students or supporting our schools behind the scenes, there is a place for you to make an impact at CCS.
Benefits & Opportunities at Columbus City Schools
Lead with Purpose. Grow Your Career. Make a Difference!
Columbus City Schools offers more than just a job! We provide benefits and professional growth opportunities designed to support our employees.
Here's what CCS has to offer:
• Health, Insurance & Paid Leave Benefits: CCS offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees. For current information regarding coverage, leave options, and eligibility, please visit our Employee Benefits webpage and Human Resources webpage.
• Leadership Development: Opportunities for professional learning, leadership training, and continued growth.
And that's just the beginning!
Join Columbus City Schools—where your leadership matters, your contributions make an impact, and you help shape the future of our students. Apply today!
Benefits and opportunities vary based on position, eligibility, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and district policies. Please refer to the district's Employee Benefits and Human Resources webpages for current information.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The supervisor of Health, Family and Community Services Division reports to the Director of the Division and is responsible for supervision of three areas: School Nurse Supervision, School Health Programs and Occupational Health in collaboration with Director of Health, Family and Community Services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
General Health Services
• Contribute to the budget of Health, Family and Community Services.
• Develop, plan, and implement annual goals for the Health Services department.
Supervision of School Nurses:
• Assist in School Placement Assignments of approximately 100 school nurses.
• Arrange coverage for School Nurse absences on a daily basis.
• Direct responsibility for evaluation of approximately 40 nurses.
• Daily responsibility to respond to concerns and questions from school nurses by phone, email or personal visit to the school.
• Develop and monitor professional development for nurses in collaboration with the School Nurse Education Committee.
• Assist in promoting, encouraging and monitoring Nurse Based Teams in the School Nurse Professional Learning Community.
Supervision of Health Care in the Schools
• Daily responsibility to respond to concerns and questions from school employees, administrators, parents and the general public regarding health care in the schools.
• Monitoring, reporting and control of communicable disease in collaboration with Columbus Public Health.
• Assist in arranging medical transportation, medical transfers, and home instruction for students with medical needs.
• Develop and maintain all forms related to health care in schools.
• Maintain the School Nurse website: forms, procedures, instructions, communication.
• Monitor and maintain health care programs in schools: wellness, diabetes, dental sealants and care, PRIM unit, NCH mobile unit, School Based clinics, health fairs, immunization clinics for students and staff.
• Assist in the development, maintenance and implementation of school crisis plans.
• Maintain knowledge of current research and legislation related to school health and disseminate information as needed.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with community partners.
Supervision of Occupational Health Services
• Assist in maintaining clinic procedures and day-to-day functions.
• Assist in creating a positive and efficient atmosphere in the clinic setting.
• Supervise and assist in medical evaluations of new bus drivers, employees return to work/fit for duty and student work permit physicals.
• Assist in the completion of current bus driver T8 physicals annually.
• Assist in the maintenance and storage of employee health records.
• Daily responsibility to respond to concerns and questions from employees, health care providers and community agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Five (5) years of experience as a School Nurse.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
• Ohio RN license, a School Nurse license from the Ohio Department of Education.
Must attach official transcripts and/or degrees prior to submitting application. Applications submitted without the required documentation will not be considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s degree
• Administrative experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Must possess strong communication skills
• Ability to effectively serve as a leader and team member.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :
• Tools/Equipment Use: Standard office equipment, including Desktop PC with keyboard and mouse, laptop, scanner, calculator, software, desk adjustable chair
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting: Occasional lifting and carrying (less than 10 pounds)
• Environment: Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular hours and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability.