Health Coordinator
Job Summary:
St. John Paul II Academy in Corpus Christi, Texas, is hiring a part-time Health Coordinator. The primary responsibilities of the is for ensuring that all required documentation and health screenings for students are performed according to Diocesan and state requirements. These screenings are to be conducted by appropriately trained, certified screeners. The Health Coordinator will monitor immunizations, maintain health records and emergency cards, and complete the Diocesan health reports. All required forms throughout the year will be the responsibility of the Health Coordinator.
Ministerial Character:
The Diocesan Bishop is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the particular Church (“the Diocese”) entrusted to him. In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ's mission present and enduring as the Shepherd of the Christian Community. In order to fulfill his mission, the Diocesan Bishop employs suitable, chosen collaborators, who are clerics, religious, and lay people. He shares with them the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.
Each position employed in the Diocese of Corpus Christi helps to extend the ministry of the Diocesan Bishop in particular ways as outlined in the job duties and responsibilities. Therefore, this position is closely connected to and assists the Diocesan Bishop in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the church.
Responsibilities:
The list below reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the primary functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
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As an integral part of the ministry for the Church, this position will support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of the Diocese of Corpus Christi in both professional and personal life
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Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
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Continuous growth in the ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed
- Monitor and see students that have a medical concern
- Call to update parents on health/medical concerns
- Review, input, and monitor student immunization records
- Maintain student health records
- Complete Accident Forms
- Administer medication
- Answer phones
- State report monitoring and inputting
- Perform other duties as assigned
Mental/Physical Demands:
- Ability to carry, pull, push, lift, or move objects 10 pounds or more
- Regular bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, turning, reaching, climbing, and balancing
- Ability to maintain composure under duress
- Ability to follow emergency plan under duress
Organization Improvement and Morale:
- Demonstrates a professional attitude as a member of diocesan staff
- Maintains confidentiality in matters of assigned department and the diocese
- Serves as a representative of the diocese displaying courtesy, tact, positivity, and discretion in all interactions with colleagues and community served
- Carries out commitments made to diocesan colleagues and community served
- Employs professional ethics in relationships with diocesan colleagues and community served
- Positively contributes to the overall mission and values of the Diocese of Corpus Christi to promote a positive organizational culture