Weekly InsiderFebruary 08, 2012
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools Weekly Insider is a web-enhanced newsletter that offers news alerts, grant announcements and general web site updates delivered directly to your email box on a weekly basis. The Center is located at the School of Public Health and Health Services at The George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
Grant Alerts
Active School Acceleration Project—Innovation Competition (Deadline: 4/2/12)
The Active School Acceleration Project, an initiative of ChildObesity180 and conducted in collaboration with Tufts University, announced the launch of their national Innovation Competition to uncover the best programs and technologies to promote school-based physical activity.
First Nations Development Institutes—Native Youth and Culture Fund (Deadline: 3/2/12)
The First Nations Development Institute's Native Youth and Culture Fund provides grants for projects that focus on youth and incorporate culture and tradition to address social issues such as drug and alcohol abuse, teen pregnancy, and mental health.
Dollar General Literacy Foundation—Youth Literacy Grants (Deadline: 3/16/12)
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation's Youth Literacy Grants program provides funding to schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations working to help students who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading.
Department of Health and Human Services—Ethnic Community Self Help Program (Deadline: 3/13/12)
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) invites ethnic community based organizations as well as ethnic organizations that are faith-based to submit grant applications for funding of the Ethnic Community Self-Help Program to provide services to newly arrived refugees.
KaBOOM!—Playground Construction Grants (Deadline: 3/16/12)
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and KaBOOM! are offering Playground Construction Grants to help build a playground for youth using the KaBOOM! community-build model.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation—State Access Health Reform Evaluation (Deadline: 2/22/12)
State Health Access Reform Evaluation (SHARE) is a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that supports rigorous research on health reform issues by investigators representing diverse disciplines and backgrounds.
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Center Resources
School-Based Health Centers: A Select Bibliography Updated January 2012
A November 2011 Health Affairs article by Center staff Donna Behrens & Julia Lear asks why dental care is out of reach for many kids and how in-school care can help. Visit our homepage for access to the full article.
The Impacts of School-Based Behavioral and Emotional Health Interventions on Educational Performance is an annotated bibliography that describes recent rigorous research from peer-reviewed literature. Visit our Spotlight section to view the full document.
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Important Topic
February is National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month
New Resources
Are you IN THE KNOW?, a new set of resources from the Guttmacher Institute, is designed to inform a broad range of audiences about reproductive health issues in a simple, compelling and fun format. The Institute works to increase public awareness about sexual and reproductive health issues and counter misinformation with sound scientific evidence. Are you IN THE KNOW? builds on those efforts by covering topics such as the frequency of premarital sex in America, the incidence of abortion in the United States and globally, and the many positive effects of comprehensive sexuality education, in an accessible way. http://www.guttmacher.org/in-the-know/
Postvention as Prevention: One community’s story, an account of teen suicide as reported by TeenScreen, examines one community’s response to a time of crisis. Knowing how to address this tragedy effectively when it occurs can often be a crucial factor in preventing contagion and providing the necessary supports for students and staff. Suicide postvention can reduce the negative effects of a tragedy on youth and other members of the community.
Comparison of Current and New Regulatory Requirements for School Lunch Programs, a comparison chart from the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), outlines the current meal standards versus the new ones under final rule “Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs”. Affecting the nearly 32 million students who eat on campus, these new standards mean major changes for schools. The main points are clear - more fruits and vegetable, less sodium and saturated fats. But how do the specifics translate for your school?
Job Opportunities
Greater Lawrence Educational Collaborative—Licensed Practical Nurse (Methuen, MA)
The Greater Lawrence Educational Collaborative is currently seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for various locations. Responsibilities of the position include observing special education students on a regular basis, making recommendations to primary care physicians on the health needs of individual students, administering first aid, and conducting training for students related to handicap, health, and hygiene. Qualifications for the position include a Licensed Practical Nurse licensure for the state of Massachusetts and current CPR and First Aid Certification. For more information and to apply for this position, please visit: http://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=37152
Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services—Clinical Director (New York, NY)
The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services is currently seeking a full-time Clinical Director for the Harry Blumenfeld Center Satellite Clinic. Responsibilities of the position include supervising clinical, operational, and fiscal oversight of the program, reviewing all prospective mental health referrals, assigning cases to clinical staff, conducting regular program chart reviews, and participating in monthly clinical meetings at Good Shepherd Foster Care Program. Qualifications for the position include a Master’s Degree in social work, bilingual in Spanish/English, and at least five years of closely related experience. For more information and to apply for this position, please visit: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/DBzmCh2zKfXd/
Excel Academy Charter School—School Nurse (Boston, MA)
Excel Academy Charter School is currently seeking a part-time School Nurse. Responsibilities of the position include establishing a comprehensive school health program, developing individualized health plans for students when appropriate, assisting students and families to achieve optimal levels of wellness through health education and promotion, and leading and managing Family Involvement Group and related efforts. Qualifications for the position include a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a Registered Nursing License and a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, and at least one year of experience in public health nursing, community health nursing, school health nursing or pediatric nursing. Ability to speak Spanish preferred. For more information and to apply for this position, please visit: http://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=65523
Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut—Clinical Manager (Stamford, CT)
The Child Guidance Center (CGC) of Southern Connecticut, a nonprofit mental health agency, is currently seeking a full-time Clinical Manager for the Child FIRST Program. Responsibilities of the position include providing supervision of child and family assessment, developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with key community providers, ensuring the proper completion of all clinical documentation, and fostering the successful integration of the Child FIRST program with existing CGC programs and staff. Qualifications for the position include a Master’s Degree, mental health professional licensure for the state of Connecticut, at least five years of experience providing mental health diagnostic and treatment services to children, and experience working with adults with serious mental health, substance abuse, and cognitive challenges. For more information and to apply for this position, please visit: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/nzt3PGtn5kMD/
Westerly Public Schools—School Nurse (Westerly, RI)
Westerly Public School District is currently seeking a full-time School Nurse for Westerly High School. Responsibilities of the position include providing medical needs to students. Qualifications for the position include current Rhode Island School Nurse Teacher certification and citizenship or a work VISA in the United States. For more information and to apply for this position, please visit: http://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=64356
Kennedy Child Study Center—Senior Social Worker (New York, NY)
Kennedy Child Study Center’s mission is to assist young children experiencing significant difficulty in critical areas of early childhood development such as cognition and learning, mobility, speech and communication, and social relations. They are currently seeking a full-time Senior Social Worker. Responsibilities of the position include supervising two Family Support Coordinators and providing ongoing supportive counseling to clients. Qualifications for the position include a Master’s Degree and experience working with individuals, preferably children, with intellectual impairments and developmental disabilities. For more information and to apply for this position, please visit: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/wBSDtCCcFXd/
Upcoming Meetings
Washington, DC: National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect. April 16-20, 2012. For more information about this event, please visit: http://www.pal-tech.com/web/OCAN/
San Francisco, CA: NASN 44th Annual Conference. June 23-26, 2012. For more information about this event, please visit: http://www.nasn.org/ContinuingEducation/AnnualConference
St. Louis, MO: Meeting on Adapting Interventions for Diverse Ethnocultural Families. October 18-19, 2012. For more information about this event, please visit: http://clfr.wustl.edu/ResearchPublications/Pages/2012-Conference.aspx
Previously Posted Meetings
Sacramento, CA: California School Health Centers Association’s statewide conference, Vision & Voice for Healthy Students. March 12-13 2012. For more information about this event, please visit: http://www.schoolhealthcenters.org/about-cshc/cshc-conference/
Austin, TX: 6th Annual Michael & Susan Dell Lectureship in Child Health. March 22, 2012. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://msdcenter.eventbrite.com/
Washington, DC: The Global Summit on Childhood. March 28-31, 2012. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.acei.org/conferences/annual-conferences.html