The coordinator will be the primary position responsible for ensuring
preparedness and safety of school operations in response to COVID-19, and
for managing and implementing responses to COVID-19 infections in the
Catholic schools operating under the direction of the Superintendent of
Schools. The Coordinator will develop and implement all preparedness
measures in these schools.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Design and implementation COVID19-related staff and operational
health protocols and procedures with the involvement and
contribution of regional superintendents.
Assist in the development and implementation of preparedness and
prevention measures in these schools.
Monitor and supervise COVID-19 preparedness and response
activities, evaluating progress through outputs and impact.
Have a full working knowledge of responsive strategies to promote
behaviors which create healthy school environments contained in the
Moving Forward Together manual.
Track cases of the COVID-19 virus
Monitor and report presumed and confirmed cases daily to the
Superintendent, his staff, the regional superintendents, and Director of
Insurance and Risk Management.
React quickly to crisis and organize / implement appropriate
assessments and responses.
Revised 8/25/2020
Assist in the implementation of strategies to assure community
members receive news of relevant vaccinations and testing.
Travel to schools to conduct on-site assessment and evaluation of
response and safety practices.
Track latest COVID-19 directives and guidelines from local, state,
and national public health officials.
Support the logistics activities of school administrative and/or
health/nursing staff, in relation to the purchasing of COVID-19 related
supplies, etc.
Qualifications:
Clinical degree or diploma (nurse), or Public Health degree.
an experienced medical clinician with access to medical teams.
knowledge and understanding of developing large scale tracking for
outbreak investigations and contact tracing.
Experience and Competencies:
2 years’ post-qualification professional experience.
1-year management experience, preferred.
Good communications skills, ability to communicate ideas clearly
such as in guidelines and job aids.
Ability to prioritize clearly and oversee multiple tasks and to take the
initiative in project decisions.
Able to set clear objectives for staff and to delegate. Committed to
consultative leadership.
Knowledge of caring and compassion for affected persons, children,
and all staff.
Flexibility, ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving, charitable,
resource-challenged environment.
Able to ensure quick, quality delivery in stressful environment.
Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Proficiency with computers and smart phone technology; Able to
work remotely.
Valid Driver’s License required and ability to travel