POSITION SUMMARY: The Diabetes Program Coordinator within the Nursing Staff Development Unit in Office of School Health will be responsible for supporting the Diabetes Program. Performs related work.

REPORTS TO:  Diabetes Supervisor of Nurses

DIRECT REPORTS: N/A

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Works closely with the Diabetes Supervisor of Nurses and the Diabetes Staff Nurse Educator as well as school staff: nurses, supervisors, borough nursing directors, providers, and others as necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, coordinates, and communicates important information regarding the Office of School Health’s diabetes program to nurses, school staff, parents, and clinical staff.
• Serves as liaison between OSH and other organizations regarding diabetes management in schools.
• Networks with primary care providers and endocrinologists, and diabetes pump representatives to support and enhance school diabetes services.
• Participates in DOE, DOHMH, and OSH public events aimed to foster community awareness of OSH programs and services.
• Coordinates trainings and supports to schools related to diabetes care.
• Assists in preparing training and professional development by coordinating venues and schedules for OSH diabetes staff and school staff.
• Organizes and monitors schedules, outcome, and follow-up of diabetes trainings. Maintains database of requests for training and support.
• Provides technical assistance to relevant staff to enable proper management and implementation of diabetes care.
• Assists in the data entry, review, and analysis of diabetes statistical data for tracking purposes.
• Assists with OSH special projects related to diabetes.
• Researches information required for special projects and reports; ensures the completion of required reports and documentation.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM

1. Graduation from an accredited college with a baccalaureate degree and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the requirements in “1” and “2” However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.

PREFERRED

• Knowledge of diabetes.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, and to collaborate with others.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the NYC school system and structure.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to align work products with organizational vision and goals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Internal candidates preferred.

SALARY: $53,961+

PLEASE INCLUDE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER WITH YOUR APPLICATION. 

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH JANUARY 24, 2020 UNTIL 3:00 P.M.

NOTE: THE FILLING OF ALL POSITIONS IS SUBJECT TO BUDGET AVAILABILITY AND/OR GRANT FUNDING. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, unemployment status, caregiver status, consumer credit history, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation.  For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.

Required Skills Required Experience