MIGRANT HEALTH PROJECT SUPERVISOR                               3738

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class administers and coordinates the Migrant Health and Mobile Health Programs.  The employee is responsible for planning and implementing health services in the Migrant Health Program.  Supervision is exercised over community service aides assigned to the program. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed by a Clinic Coordinator through conferences and written reports.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Develops an ongoing rapport with the agricultural community through migrant camp visitation;

          Conducts outreach and follow-up medical treatment plans for migrant patients;

          Maintains an annually-updated list of certified migrant labor camps and a roster of camp residents;

          Develops and maintains effective lines of communication with health center personnel;

          Prepares reports on all aspects of the Migrant Health Program.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the policies, regulations and practices of migrant health programs; good knowledge of the methods and techniques used to meet the cultural, medical and social needs of migrant workers; ability to evaluate and oversee effective implementation of the programs according to established practices and procedures; ability to establish and maintain good public relations and effective lines of communications with everyone connected with migrant projects; ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to prepare operating and statistical tabulations and reports; ability to plan, direct and supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.  Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          OPEN COMPETITIVE

          Two (2) years experience as a supervising professional nurse or health administrator.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license at the time of appointment; appointees must maintain a valid license throughout their employment in this title.

 

 

 

R4/21/83

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive