Yes, LIZARDS in Ohio! The Buckeye State has four native species and one exotic species that has become established. This #WildlifeWednesday we’re meeting the common eastern fence lizard. These lizards prefer dry, wooded hillsides and rocky cliffs and the females of the species have a more distinct pattern than the males.… Read full story
Month: August 2022
More than 40 States and Territories to Issue $12.5 Billion in USDA’s Child Food Benefits for Summer
Department seeks to reduce childhood hunger and combat food inflation
Washington, D.C., August 31, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has partnered with 42 states and territories across the country to provide summer food buying benefits to families with children.… Read full story
On International Overdose Awareness Day, HHS Announces Awarding of $79.1 Million in Overdose Prevention Grants
On International Overdose Awareness Day, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is announcing the awarding of $79.1 million in overdose prevention grants, as part of President Biden’s National Drug Control Strategy, the HHS Overdose Prevention Strategy, and the Biden-Harris Unity Agenda to address the opioid and overdose epidemic.
Governor DeWine Releases RecoveryOhio’s Annual Review
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine in observance of the state’s second annual Overdose Awareness Day today released the 2021 RecoveryOhio Annual Review, which gives a detailed overview of the work that RecoveryOhio has done to improve prevention, treatment, and recovery support efforts that address the state’s public health crisis – mental health and substance use.… Read full story
Husted Announces TechCred Results for July
Businesses can begin applying for next round September 1st
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, today announced the results of July’s round of TechCred in which 348 employers were approved for funding, providing the opportunity for Ohioans to earn 3,855 tech-focused credentials.… Read full story
Knox Public Health Administrative Assistant Position Available
Administrative Assistant
Knox Public Health
Full-Time
- Objectives
- Knox Public Health has an Administrative Assistant position open in our Community Health Center division under the direction of the Community Health Center Director.
- Essential Functions
- Serves as Executive Assistant to the Community Health Center CEO; duties include, but are not limited to:
o Coordinate Community Health Center Co-Applicant Board meetings to include, but not limited to: preparing meeting documents, document meeting minutes, communicate accordingly and appropriately with Board members, schedule meetings, appointments and other calendar events for Board members and the Community Health Center CEO
o Write correspondence as requested by the CEO
o Assist with the development and upkeep of the HRSA On-Site Visit (OSV) file
o Gathers relative information for EHB/HRSA reporting, as needed
o Monitor and assist with scheduling and upkeep of the CEO’s calendar to include scheduling and coordination of meetings and daily work
o Performs other duties as requested by the CEO
• Input and maintain compliance within HRSA board governance such as various Board approvals and signatures needed
• In collaboration with the CEO, coordinates and serves as the scribe for relative Community Health Center meetings including, but not limited to: preparing agendas, consulting with appropriate Leadership Team members, filing sign-in sheets and preparing and filing minutes
• In collaboration with Community Health Center administration, assists in developing and maintaining policies and the organization of
• Assist the QI Coordinator with monthly QI meetings including preparing agenda and taking meeting minutes
• Oversee the patient satisfaction survey process including
o Keeping tablets charged
o Distributing tablets to proper employees
o Keeping the distribution schedule up-to-date
o Collect/Coordinating data with the QI/Data Coordinators
• Manages, tracks, and works in collaboration with appropriate Community Health Center employees to maintain quality improvement and assurance compliance
• In the absence of the Administrative Assistant, performs clerical duties for clients to include, but not limited to:
o Register clients as they arrive
o Gather appropriate information to verify income and insurance eligibility
o Assist clients with completion of forms and provide appropriate direction
o Prepare and update, as needed, client charts into web-based software
o Assist with processing insurance claims for clients
o Input and/or update client information and immunization data into web-based software, when needed
• Assist with other Community Health Center duties as needed and/or when noted by the Community Health Center CEO
• Meets all job and safety requirements applicable to OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions and is bonded
• Attends staff meetings and training sessions, as required or requested
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested - Job Standards
- • Excellent communication, computer, organizational and customer service skills
• Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in administrative secretarial work or administrative program coordination
• Previous experience serving in an administrative support role to organization administrator(s) for at least four (4) years and/or experience coordinating legal/fiscal aspects of administrative programs such as human resources, finance, etc.
Mount Vernon Farmer’s Market Vendor Spotlight ~ Knead More Bread
BBB Tip: What to Know Before Buying Long-Term Care Insurance
Planning ahead for yourself or a loved one is a big job. Living in a nursing home is expensive and Medicare or Medicaid usually only covers a portion of the costs involved. To offset the costs, you may consider purchasing long-term care insurance.
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Aug 31, 2022
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Aug 31, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
August 30
A deputy was dispatched to Kenyon Campus Safety to collect found drug paraphernalia. The deputy collected the evidence and placed it into evidence at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.… Read full story
Wash Bay Attendant Wanted
Wash Bay Attendant
Robertson Truck Sales
Full-Time
Robertson Trucks Sales, a family-owned and operated business since 1984 specializing in quality, pre-owned medium and heavy-duty trucks and equipment is searching for a Wash Bay Attendant to join our team! No experience needed, we are willing to train the right person!