DESCRIPTION

This is administrative and supervisory work in the management of area district warehousing. An employee in this class is responsible for receiving, warehousing, inventory control and the distribution of goods to schools, as well as developing policies and procedures to ensure the smooth operation of the warehouse. Work is performed under the direction of the District Director, but the employee is given considerable latitude in executing his/ her functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

• Determines the need for commodities and supplies and arranges for the purchase of those commodities and supplies by monitoring the quantity and quality of commodities stored;
• Place orders and arranges deliveries of commodities to provide sufficient balances on hand;
• Supervises receipt and delivery of both Federal and locally purchased commodities;
• Uses reports from the Food Service Supervisor to ensure compliance with good health practices and Federal regulations at schools;
• Supervises the maintenance of all warehouse records of receipt, distribution and inventory;
• Provides explanation of irregularities to the State Office and District Director;
• Consults with all employees in the warehouse and schools about the correct job procedure for efficient operation;
• Reports immediately to the Director any willful disregard of job procedures or direct orders by an employee;
• Supervises warehouse employee attendance regularly;
• Deliver and distribute federal donated commodities as requested;
• Ensure that reporting and internal control systems are functioning and all relevant records are properly maintained;
• Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles of administration and supervision;
• Knowledge of Federal laws, rules, regulation governing commodities, supplies and distribution of such;
• Knowledge of the operational principles of trucks and related automotive equipment;
• Excellent skills in communicating clearly and effectively in English, including writing clear and concise documents;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office;
• Must be flexible, proactive, highly motivated, resourceful, professional and efficient;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Ability to lift seventy (70) pounds or more.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment in carrying out functions of the position;

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision from the school principal the individual would perform professional nursing work in a public school setting. An employee in this class works as a member of the school staff and is responsible for assisting in the professional nursing activities concerned with a variety of school health matters such as health appraisal, emergency care of accidents and illness, record keeping, and periodic instructional activities. The employee is expected to use acquired nursing training and some judgment, specifically in handling emergency and accident situations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

• Promotes and protects the optimal health status of school-age children;
• Conduct and provide health assessments  by screening and evaluating findings of deficiency in vision, hearing, growth, etc.;
• Coordinates school and community health activities;

• Attends to students who are injured or who become ill while at school, administers first-aid and other emergency nursing treatment, and arranges for medical attention where the circumstances indicate;
• Assists in selecting first-aid supplies to be kept at the school and secures and carries out medically approved written instructions for care of sick or injured students;
• Provides ongoing health counseling with students, parents, school personnel and various health agencies;
• Excludes and readmits students in accordance with existing school health regulations and policies.
• Assists with in-service training activities for students, parents and school personnel in such subjects as nutrition, rest and relaxation, communicable diseases and home health care;
• Maintains accurate and clear records of the health of school children in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures;
• Assists teachers and health authorities when special community health programs are carried out;
• Perform other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of modern nursing principles, practices and techniques and the ability to apply them to school health situations;
• Considerable knowledge of departmental policy, regulations, and procedures applicable to the school health program;
• Knowledge of the methods of prevention and control of communicable diseases;
• Ability to explain the principles of the school health program to parents and students;
• Ability to prepare instructional material for in-service training purposes and to impart such information to persons undergoing such training;
• Ability to use modern and acceptable professional nursing techniques and procedures in treating illness or injury;
• Ability to develop and implement a student health plan;

DESCRIPTION

This is work concerned with the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with physical or mental disabilities or disorders, to develop or restore functions, prevent loss of physical capacities and maintain optimum performance. An employee in this class develops, implements and coordinates a physical therapy program. They also will confer with physicians and other health practitioners to obtain additional patient information and suggest revisions in treatment program and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient health care. Work is performed in a hospital, home base or medical facility type setting.

DUTIES AND RESPOSNIBILITES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

• Plans and executes effective, appropriate and safe physical therapy treatment programs for patients to promote development, restore to optimum level the neuromuscular, muscular-skeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory system functions of the injured patient in order to assist the patient’s re-entry into community environment at the highest level of independence and self- sufficiency possible;
• Evaluates patients to ascertain the nature and extent of the problem prior to planning and implementing a realistic and consistent treatment program. Consults with physician regarding the patient’s progress and exchanging information relative to the patient’s management;
• Documents on patient’s record, the findings of the patient’s evaluation and physical therapy treatment program, the patient’s progress and any adjustments made to the original treatment program. Reports on patient’s progress for review by other members of the rehabilitation team;
• Develop, implement and coordinate a physical therapy program that includes the department’s philosophy, vision, procedures and goals;
• Evaluate students using appropriate tests, skilled professional observation and supplementary from other agencies and records;
• Interpret assessment findings and appropriately convey information to parents and school teams;
• Participate with the school team to develop Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 Plans.
• Develop and implement intervention strategies;
• Develop physical management plans for daily classroom routines and train staff in its safe implementation;
• Plan for transition from school to community, preparing student to function independently from therapy service when targeted outcomes are achieved;
• Evaluate and report on student progress;
• Serve as a resource to parent, school team, staff and administration on disabling conditions and their effects on education;
• Collaborate with community based therapists and other healthcare providers for effective coordination of service;
• Contribute to the planning and safe transportation of students with disabilities;
• Provide consultation regarding emergency evacuation of students with disabilities;
• Participate with improving school accessibility and planning environmental modification;

• Maintain student service, administrative and other departmental records in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act as well as school district, State and Federal policies;
• Participate in budget planning and policy development;
• Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, techniques and procedures of rehabilitation and therapeutic applications in the occupational therapy field;
• Knowledge of the pathology of physical and mental illness, psychology, human anatomy, kinesiology and physiology;
• Knowledge of development anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems, neuro-physiology and kinesiology;
• Knowledge of the theory, methods and techniques of physical therapeutic treatments necessary to administer a physical therapy treatment program;
• Knowledge of the use and limitations of equipment used in the field of physical therapy for all ages;
• Knowledge of the various modes of treatment plans and activities, which would aide in the maximum rehabilitation of students;
• Knowledge of applicable federal and local law and departmental policies and regulations;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to inspire confidence and motivate patients and family to carry out treatment;
• Ability to plan independently in developing treatment plans;
• Ability to communicate effectively with neuropsychiatric patients;
• Ability to assess, plan, develop and evaluate specific treatment plans and rehabilitation techniques to help students reach their maximum potential;
• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with all those contacted during the course of work and demonstrate sensitivity, empathy and adaptability;
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with students, as well as inspire confidence and motivate them to carry out prescribed treatment;
• Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment in carrying out functions of the position;
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in written;

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires medium to heavy work, including continuous physical exertion such as frequent bending, lifting or climbing;
• Ability to stand for long periods of time with intermittent walking, standing, sitting, bending, use of voice;
• Ability to handle cumbersome awkwardly shaped items;
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects;
• Ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support parts of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing;
• Ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object;
• Ability to quickly move your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects;
• Ability to frequently lift and /or move up to 70 pounds or more.