Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.

- Cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums.

- Feels lymph nodes under patient's chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer.

- Feels and visually examines gums for sores and signs of disease.

- Examines gums to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.

- Applies fluorides and other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay.

- Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.

- Exposes and develops x-ray film. - Administers local anesthetic agents.

- Removes excess cement from coronal surfaces of teeth.

- Provides clinical services and health education to improve and maintain oral health of school children

- Follows all guidelines, policies, and procedures set forth by the Department of Labor/Job Corps and Res-Care, Inc

. - Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

- Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school. Must be State board certified.

- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

. - Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: - Dental Hygienist

- CPR/First Aid certifications - Anesthesia Certified.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry's best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.