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Salem, MA, Part-time opportunity to advance your dental hygiene career in a growing high quality practice, expanding duties available. Send resume to Dr. Janice Conrad, 20 Central Street, Suite 111, Salem, MA 01970

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Massachusetts Department of Public Health Consultant Vacancy Announcement

Contract with Individuals
Any person interested in providing the following contracted services should send a resume to the attention of:
Lynn A. Bethel, Interim Director
Office of Oral Health
Department of Public Health
250 Washington Street, Boston, MA. 02108-461

PERIOD OF SERVICE: through August 31, 2008 with renewal subject to appropriation

POSITION NUMBER: 00172119 and 00152647

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Director of the Office of Oral Health and consulting with the Directors School-based Health Centers. The Oral Health Consultant will develop, implement and promote oral health prevention programs in school-based health centers. Coordinate community and parent oral health meetings to promote utilization of school-based oral health programs. Provide oral health prevention services at school-based health centers and coordinate the delivery of restorative dental care identified at these facilities. The Oral Health Consultant will serve as a resource and liaison for advocates, parents and caretakers of children with special health needs; develop a referral system for children with special needs in need of a dental home and collaborate with established public and private partnerships to implement specific activities outlined in the state’s oral health action plan. Participate in the planning and delivery of workshops on oral health awareness, school health and presentations and reports as needed. Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Office of Oral Health. This position will include (a) a primary focus on prevention; (b) assessment of oral health issues; (c) promotion and implementation of oral health services; and (d) coordination between community health providers to support and promote access to comprehensive oral health services for low-income and underserved children in all age categories.

SALARY/FEE: Up to $33.00 per hour depending upon experience and education. One position is for up to 30 hours /4 days per week and another position is for up to 22.5 hours/3 days per week

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Applicants must be a currently licensed Massachusetts dental hygienist; 2. Experience working with child populations; and 3. Experience working with prevention programs in non-traditional settings. Applicants must have a dental hygiene degree from an accredited dental hygiene school and a BS degree preferred, but not mandatory for applicants to be considered qualified for the position.

The ideal candidate possesses community outreach experience, and previous experience in the management of school-based prevention programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of school-based oral health prevention programs, technical assistance and outreach. The successful candidate will be able to work as part of a team, manage multiple tasks independently, and have excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as computer competency (experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel). A current driver’s license and the ability to travel within the Commonwealth during and after normal school and working hours are essential.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate possesses health education and community outreach experience, and previous experience in the management of school-based oral health programs. The successful candidate will have experience with children with special health needs and is comfortable in providing outreach and support to MDPH partners. The successful candidate will be able to work as part of team, manage multiple tasks independently, and have excellent written and oral communication skills. A current driver's license and the ability to travel within the Commonwealth during and after normal school and working hours are essential. EVALUATION CRITERIA: Contract award will be based on the relevance and extent of the applicant’s experience and/or training in meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications. Contract performance will be evaluated at six-month intervals based on fulfillment of assigned duties and responsibilities.

The Department of Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits are Unavailable to Consultants Contracts are renewable, subject to Department approval, performance and allocation of funds.

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