Vision And Hearing Screening Technician Trainee

Carroll County


Job Location:

Carroll, IA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 18 - 23
Posted on: 10 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GRADE

ASTD7

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Carroll County Health Department
Westminster MD 21157

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this part-time contractual position is to perform entry-level vision and hearing screening services at the Carroll County Health Department. This position will conduct vision and hearing screenings in accordance with established standards for students in Carroll County public schools from pre-kindergarten through high school regardless of disability status. This position will also conduct vision and hearing screenings at preschools daycares and community activities as scheduled. This position will maintain vision and hearing screening equipment and supplies and notify the Vision and Hearing Administrative Specialist and/or Maternal Child Health Supervisor of equipment issues. This position will assist the Vision and Hearing Administrative Specialist and/or Maternal Child Health Supervisor with scheduling and rescheduling screening dates for public and non-public schools daycares and community activities. This position requires the selected candidate to have a valid drivers license and a reliable personal vehicle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: None.

Note: Candidates may substitute experience operating audiometric and vision screening equipment in a vision and hearing screening program on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:

1. Bilingual in Spanish and English (writing and speaking).

2. Experience working with school-aged children.

3. Experience conducting basic health screenings.

4. Experience conducting vision or hearing screenings.

5. Experience with medical record keeping.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employeesin this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for this classification may be given a medical examination andrequired to demonstrate the ability to perform the work required of the position prior to appointment.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of indicate your college degree and major on your application if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S. any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits.

You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12-month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD application materials must be received by 5 pm close of business on the closing date for the recruitment no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload please fax the requested informationto .Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.


Required Experience:

Intern

GRADE ASTD7 LOCATION OF POSITION MDH Carroll County Health DepartmentWestminster MD 21157Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this part-time contractual position is to perform entry-level vision and hearing screening services at the Carroll County Health Department. This position will ...

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