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This position is within the Hearing and Vision Program of the Health Department located in St. Clair Shores

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Schedules and performs hearing and vision screens for preschool and school-aged children. Completes paperwork according to Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Macomb County protocol. Maintains communication and organization of all components with staff members. This position is considered as essential personnel for a public health emergency response per the State's Emergency Management Act 390 and Macomb County emergency Management Resolution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts hearing and vision screening for preschool and school-aged children.
Completes and submits reports yielding results of screening.
Assists with interpreting results to students and parents.
Provides referral information as determined by the results of screening.
Schedules hearing and vision screening with school personnel
Attend annual training as required by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Department (MDHHS)
Complies with Michigan Child Protection Law 1975, PA 238, MCL 722.621 as a mandated reporter.
Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience

• Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test
• As a condition of employment, an employee in this classification must be qualified by the State of Michigan to conduct vision and/or hearing screenings within the first year of employment

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous experience working with children in an educational, recreational or volunteer capacity

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COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

Knowledge of:

• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Macomb County protocol
• Health Insurance Privacy and Portability Act (HIPPA) knowledge and compliance
• Health department policies and procedures

Skill in:

• Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
• Time Management and attention to detail
• Analytical thinking when applying protocol to determine when medical referrals are warranted
• Computer Skills in Word, Excel, and Google Platform Applications

Ability to:

• Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem solving skills
• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
• Adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected situations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other professionals, clients and the public
• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
• Make relatively complex mathematical computations rapidly and accurately
• Maintain complex clerical records and prepare reports from such records
• Organize and oversee the work of clerical employees

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: N/S

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S

Construction site: N/S

Confined space: N/S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): O

Blood Borne Pathogens: O

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

T​he physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Demand:

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging:  N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: F/C

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/C

Kneeling to work at low levels: O

Leg/Foot movement to operate machinery: N/S

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 34 pounds: O

Push / Pull objects away from or towards the body: N/S

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): N/S

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: O

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.