What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hearing and Vision Technician - Part-Time position at Lake County?
This position is for the school year from September through May.
Scheduled Hours: 10 hours per week
- Screens children at assigned school and preschools for vision and hearing
- Makes appropriate referrals.
- Documents results of screening, and referrals in prescribed manner.
- Makes minor repairs on equipment
- Keeps up-to-date on knowledge pertaining to hearing and vision
- Travels to schools/preschools throughout the county.
- Accurately documents all screening on class lists.
- Works well with children to include patience, respect, and tenderness.
- Maintains a good working relationship with school staff.
- Properly prepares referrals at the school to be sent home to parents.
- Conditions each class prior to screening.
- Follows-up on all previous years referrals that were not reported.
- Travels to and reports to assigned school allowing 15 minutes for set-up.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Current Vision and Hearing Certification or
- Successful completion of IDPH Vision Certification within 4 months of employment.
- Successful completion of IDPH Hearing Certification within 4 months of employment.
- Requires a valid driver's license and current auto insurance.
- Requires the ability to lift equipment up to 30 pounds
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.
Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.
At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find our salary grades at https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4515/Salary-Grades. For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found here: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2686/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements. This position is represented by AFSCME Council 31
Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.