Metro ECSU is an educational service cooperative established to provide cost-effective, high quality education services and programs to public schools/districts, nonpublic and charter schools, and governmental agencies and nonprofits in the Twin Cities area.
Job Summary
Metro ECSU is hiring multiple full and part-time public health, mental health and/or school health support staff to serve as liaisons to and resources for school nursing to local education agencies. Your work on the health supports team will be crucial in advancing the well-being, academic success, and lifelong health of students. In this role you will focus on COVID-19 planning, response and recovery for local education agencies and is part of a COVID-19 Public Health Workforce grant.
Role and Responsibilities
- Providing consultation, technical assistance, and training to agencies and local school districts on elements identified by the MDH Public Health Workforce grant
- Identifying, developing and/or disseminating information and resources about best practices related to the five principals of school nursing and COVID-19 planning, response and recovery to assure optimal services are provided to address the health, safety, and wellness for children and youth in school and early childhood settings
- Initiating, participating in, and utilizing research to assess and monitor status and behavioral health needs of children and youth
- Collaborate with State COVID-19 School Health Workforce and other community members and organizations to support COVID-19 prevention, preparedness, response and recovery initiatives for school-based health programs
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Additional Notes
- This position is grant funded through June 30, 2023
- Bilingual and able to read, write and speak proficiently in English and another language a plus
Metro ECSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. We recognize that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourage qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities.