Laborer-(Full-time)-The Hopewell Township Public Works Department (Mercer) is pursuing an energetic, dependable team member for a vibrant Dept. with great regard for service, safety, and high standards. Functions include shoveling, raking, digging, landscaping, and other manual labor. A high school diploma or GED, a valid New Jersey driver's license, and the ability to work under adverse conditions are required. Compulsory background check, physical, drug, and alcohol test, and driver's license check. Salary $43,699.18 plus overtime and stipends. Benefit package includes health, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance, pension plan, 457 plan, and paid vacation, sick time, personal days, as well as holidays. Resume accepted in person, by mail to Township of Hopewell, Human Resources Director, 201 Wash. Cross.-Penn. Rd., Titusville, NJ 08560 or by e-mail to humanresources@hopewelltwp.org. EOE. Closing date: October 3, 2022.

Hopewell Township is seeking a full-time Public Health Nurse to ensure the delivery of essential public health services as set forth by N.J.A.C. 8:52. Under direction, teaches, counsels, conducts epidemiological investigations, and provides public health nursing services in homes and clinics to individuals and families in the community. Uses knowledge from nursing, social and public health sciences to promote and protect the health of the population. 

Responsibilities  

• Conducts communicable disease investigations consistent with N.J.A.C. 8:57 using the New Jersey Communicable Disease Reporting and Surveillance System (CDRSS).
• Conducts investigations of suspected disease outbreaks, visiting suspected areas and conducting interviews to compile information on symptoms and exposures.
• Implements actions to curtail the spread of communicable diseases by instructing high-risk individuals or groups in the proper control measures.
• Provides public health nursing services, including blood pressure screenings, and conducts health assessments in homes, clinics, and schools. Visit the homes of individuals or families to evaluate health needs and potential hazards in the home.
• Responds to health questions from the community and provides health education services related to maternal and child health programming, senior health, and school health.
• Administers vaccines with standing orders. Maintains inventory and records both manually and electronically in the New Jersey Immunization Information System (NJIIS).
• Conducts immunization audits at schools and childcare centers.
• Monitors and ensures follow-up on all identified cases of elevated blood lead levels.
• Assists the Township with occupational health compliance matters including but not limited to bloodborne pathogens and respiratory protection.
• Maintains confidential medical records and files with discretion and professionalism.
• Compiles monthly, quarterly, and annual nursing reports as required by the Health Officer.
• Provides clinical guidance in public health emergency preparedness and response. 

Qualifications 

• Candidate must have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university and hold a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.
• One (1) year of experience in a public health field or nursing experience gained while working under the close supervision of a licensed public health nurse.
• In-depth knowledge of public health regulations, procedures, and responsibilities of specific public health concerns, basic knowledge of theories, methods and practices.
• Knowledge of interview techniques and the methods used to gather data. Ability to evaluate health needs and environmental hazards and develop health care plans in conjunction with other professionals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required and ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals during times of crisis and distress.
• Ability to exhibit a professional, positive attitude and work ethic, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Federal, State and Local Officials, Department Heads, employees, public health professionals, and the general public. 
• Ability to speak, read, and write English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position; second or multiple languages a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must be technologically proficient in Microsoft Office products, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database computer applications.
• Must possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey. 

Interested parties should e-mail resume to humanresources@hopewelltwp.org or via mail to Human Resources, Township of Hopewell, 201 Wash. Cross-Penn. Rd. Titusville, NJ 08560 label CONFIDENTIAL. EOE. Closing date: September 15, 2022.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE, (Part-time) - HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP (MERCER) – Seeking a Part-time Public Health Nurse to ensure the delivery of essential public health services as set forth by N.J.A.C. 8:52. Under direction, teaches, counsels, conducts epidemiological investigations, and provides public health nursing services in homes and clinics to individuals and families in the community. Uses knowledge from nursing, social and public health sciences to promote and protect the health of the population. Maximum 24.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities  

• Conducts communicable disease investigations consistent with N.J.A.C. 8:57 using the New Jersey Communicable Disease Reporting and Surveillance System (CDRSS).
• Conducts investigations of suspected disease outbreaks, visiting suspected areas and conducting interviews to compile information on symptoms and exposures.
• Implements actions to curtail the spread of communicable diseases by instructing high-risk individuals or groups in the proper control measures.
• Provides public health nursing services, including blood pressure screenings, and conducts health assessments in homes, clinics, and schools. Visit the homes of individuals or families to evaluate health needs and potential hazards in the home.
• Responds to health questions from the community and provides health education services related to maternal and child health programming, senior health, and school health.
• Administers vaccines with standing orders. Maintains inventory and records both manually and electronically in the New Jersey Immunization Information System (NJIIS).
• Conducts immunization audits at schools and childcare centers.
• Monitors and ensures follow-up on all identified cases of elevated blood lead levels.
• Assists the Township with occupational health compliance matters including but not limited to bloodborne pathogens and respiratory protection.
• Maintains confidential medical records and files with discretion and professionalism.
• Compiles monthly, quarterly, and annual nursing reports as required by the Health Officer.
• Provides clinical guidance in public health emergency preparedness and response.

Qualifications 

• Candidate must have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university and hold a current and valid registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.
• One (1) year of experience in a public health field or nursing experience gained while working under the close supervision of a licensed public health nurse.
• In-depth knowledge of public health regulations, procedures, and responsibilities of specific public health concerns, basic knowledge of theories, methods and practices.
• Knowledge of interview techniques and the methods used to gather data. Ability to evaluate health needs and environmental hazards and develop health care plans in conjunction with other professionals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required and ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals during times of crisis and distress.
• Ability to exhibit a professional, positive attitude and work ethic, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Federal, State and Local Officials, Department Heads, employees, public health professionals, and the general public. 
• Ability to speak, read, and write English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position; second or multiple languages a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must be technologically proficient in Microsoft Office products, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database computer applications.
• Must possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey. 

Interested parties should e-mail resume to humanresources@hopewelltwp.org or via mail to Human Resources, Township of Hopewell, 201 Wash. Cross-Penn. Rd. Titusville, NJ 08560 label CONFIDENTIAL. EOE. Closing date: September 8, 2022.

MECHANIC - (Full-time) - Hopewell Township -Public Works Department (Mercer) - Seeks a responsible individual to join an organization that values service, safety, and teamwork. Candidate should possess a high school diploma or equivalent, 2 years of mechanic experience, education, or a combination of experience and education, ability to work under adverse weather conditions, a Class A CDL (or ability to obtain in 6 months), and tools. Compulsory background check, physical, drug and alcohol test, and driver's license check. Salary $58,979 plus overtime and stipends. Benefit package includes health, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance, pension plan, 457 plan, and paid vacation, sick time, personal days, as well as holidays. Resume accepted in person, by mail to Township of Hopewell, Human Resources Director, 201 Wash. Cross.-Penn. Rd., Titusville, NJ 08560 or by e-mail to humanresources@hopewelltwp.org . EOE. Closing date: September 9, 2022.

Recreation Supervisor/Leader.  Accepting applications for Part-time, seasonal employment opportunities for 2021 Recreation Programs.  Looking for Supervisors or Leaders, to run or assist in various types of recreation programs during the school year and summer camp.  If you would like to be considered for a position and have a skill set and/or program idea that you would like to bring to the Township, complete a Recreation Application and return to Karin Poveromo, Recreation Director, at kpoveromo@hopewelltwp.org or via mail to Recreation Director, Township of Hopewell, 201 Wash. Cross-Penn. Rd. Titusville, NJ 08560

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