Job Details

Primary Purpose:

Manage and implement health services in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and other pertinent federal, state, and local guidelines. Ensure the provision of comprehensive, coordinated whole child-centered case management services and promote health and wellbeing throughout the Head Start program.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in public or community health, health education, health administration or related field

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Ability to effectively coordinate services for young students and their families
• Ability to interact with diverse populations
• Proficiency with a variety of software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of experience in community or public health or social services practice
• Minimum of three years of experience in a management role, with supervision responsibilities, in public health, community health, social services setting, non-profit organization or related entity

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide leadership to the Head Start staff, foster teamwork, and encourage active involvement in implementing the HCDE Head Start mission, vision and values.
• Serve as a member of the Head Start management team, overseeing the planning, implementation and monitoring of Head Start at all levels, with particular responsibility for the health services component.
• Attend and participate in monthly Head Start Policy Council meetings and other meetings/trainings as required.
• Develop written procedures for implementing health services; monitor center-based invoices, budgets, grants and plans as required.
• Develop and implement comprehensive case management systems that support compliance with Head Start performance indicators and active family engagement in the program.
• Develop and implement an effective and comprehensive health services program that includes a broad range of services to students, including students with special needs; develop, maintain and participate in the Health Services Advisory Committee.
• Design and implement systems for the maintenance and accuracy of health records and program data to ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Design and regularly review program reports to monitor compliance and compile information for required program reports.
• In partnership with other areas, design and implement systems for students to receive comprehensive sensory, developmental and social/emotional screenings.
• Provide training to all staff and conduct and coordinate health education activities for staff, students and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.