Health & Wellness Coordinator

$70,000 - $80,000/Yr

Sinai Akiba Academy - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

Educational Services

About the position

Sinai Akiba Academy is seeking a full-time Health & Wellness Coordinator to support the health and wellness responsibilities of the school community, primarily for students in Early Childhood through Grade 8. This role involves administering first aid, developing health policies, managing student health records, and coordinating emergency responses. The coordinator will collaborate with various departments and external health agencies to ensure a holistic approach to health and wellness, while also demonstrating compassion and care for students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health care services, including emergency and routine care, to ECC-8th Grade students.
• Administer medications, manage chronic conditions, and address illnesses and injuries.
• Conduct health screenings and assessments.
• Counsel students on health-related matters.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update health and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with school leadership to align policies with educational objectives and legal standards.
• Serve as liaison to the LA County Department of Public Health and CDPH.
• Maintain communication with employees, students, and families in collaboration with other administrators.
• Supervise medication administration policies, ensuring compliance with licensure standards.
• Obtain, maintain, and update all student health and vaccine records in the Health Office electronic database (Magnus Health).
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and healthcare providers for students with special health plans.
• Engage with academic directors, teachers, counselors, coaches, athletic trainers, and other student support members on student health issues.
• Document all health-related incidents and maintain comprehensive records in the Health Office electronic database (Magnus Health) & Blackbaud.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of the Health Office.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure that all equipment and supplies for the Health office are stocked and available for use.
• File required health reports with state and local agencies.
• Administer and monitor compliance with TB assessments and other health requirements for employees.
• Oversee and coordinate First Aid/CPR/and all other recommended healthcare certifications for relevant ECC-8th grade employees.
• Oversee and update infectious disease policies and protocols.
• Implement culturally responsive strategies to promote behaviors that create a healthy community.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in school health practices through continuous professional development.
• Coordinate all necessary materials, medications, health care forms of off-campus student trips.
• Facilitate student access to health-related products, including care products, general health and hygiene products, healthy snacks.
• Manage the Health Office budget.
• Complete accident reports for any students or adults involved in an accident on campus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public health or related field.
• Prior experience working in a public health or community health setting.
• 2+ years' experience with relevant administrative duties (clinic administration, hospital administration, or medical office administration) highly desired.
• 2+ years' school experience preferred but not required.
• Experience establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer and online research skills with proficiency using MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certifications issued by an authorized agency.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a school environment is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employer funded retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities