Job Description
Description Monterey Peninsula Community College District is committed to educational equity for all students, as outlined inGoverning Board Goals, Mission, Vision, Values, and Institutional Goals(Download PDF reader), Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, and Student Equity Plan. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences—emphasizing collaboration, engaging students in and out of the classroom, and encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Monterey Peninsula College, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners. Monterey Peninsula College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is an affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. Monterey Peninsula College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities it serves. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, orientations, and intersections of these identities, and others not yet identified. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual dedicated to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to: Hold ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices; Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility; Implement positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference; Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and make them more culturally responsive; and collaborate with colleagues on equity-related initiatives. Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational or career goals. All departments value collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. Priority Screening Deadline: May 31th at 11:59 PM Under general supervision, perform varied and responsible duties related to the college healthcare services. Receive limited supervision within a broad framework of standard policies and procedures. Provide responsible and supportive functions to facilitate the effectiveness of the health services office; exercise independent judgment; relieve college Nurse of routine and office detail. Example of Duties Essential Functions Within scope of licensure, provide basic health care services and first aid to students and emergency care for faculty, staff and visitors. Facilitate efficient office operations for the delivery of health services to students in the Health Services Office; provide health related information and assistance to students concerning health problems, services, insurance and related matters. Respond to medical emergencies with the College Nurse and/or Security; make decisions about appropriate course of action to take within the scope of training; refer complex medical problems to proper authorities. Maintain inventory and prepare purchase orders for supplies as needed; store and issue supplies and equipment. Maintain confidential records, activity logs, reports and statistics of student accidents and illnesses. Operate medical screening equipment for blood pressure, oral temperature, and basic vision screening. Provide referrals to appropriate medical providers according to established procedures; provide a variety of printed health related information to students and staff. Maintain records and files related to student insurance, hazard and accident/incident reports; assure completion of forms and prepare student accident/injury reports as needed. Refer injured or ill employees to Human Resources. Maintain close communication with the College Nurse on proper procedures for dealing with physical and mental health issues, substance abuse and other related matters. Arrange for transportation of ill or injured students/staff to Health Services Office by college tram. Maintain and provide confidential information regarding health services clients to the College Nurse; assi