HEAD START COORDINATOR (HEALTH)

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under general direction, develops policies and procedures which align with program compliance with federal and state regulations and performance standards; interfaces with community health providers to advocate for access and comprehensive services; provides training and technical assistance on health services and standards for Early Head Start/Head Start program; provides consultation for children with special medical needs and develops Individualized Health Plans; assists with program performance monitoring and evaluation; serves as staff liaison to the Health Services Advisory Committee; and performs related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Provides consultation for children with special medical needs and develops Individualized Health Plans; Supervises the work of designated staff; Serves as a team member on a multidisciplinary team; Organizes and staffs the Health Services Advisory Committee; Develops standard operating policies and procedures for the health program; Develops training in health issues of young children, preventive health methods, and availability of community services; Conducts training workshops for program staff and parents; Ensures the implementation of regulations regarding health examinations and screenings; Provides assistance with follow-up for identified health issues; Ensures proper maintenance of health records; Coordinates health programs with community providers; Monitors grantee-operated programs, subcontractors and delegate agencies for compliance with health standards; Conducts data analysis and develops data-based program recommendations.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, independent worker who possesses a solid knowledge and understanding of principles and practices of administration, management, supervision, adult learning and training; Child health and development for children ages 0-5 years and prenatal health and development (for SPW); Support of Health and Safety Practices and Monitoring; Public Health principles and practices; Maternal health; Disabilities and developmental issues; Characteristics of communicable disease control; Support Nutrition Coordinator; Challenges and needs of low income families; and Various community socioeconomics and sociocultural populations of service areas.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively with the local public health community to  develop and implement health policies and procedures that maintain best practices and ensure effective service delivery to children and families; Ensure program compliance with federal and state regulations and performance standards; Provide consultation to individual families and develop Individualized Health Plans; Plan, organize, supervise and evaluate the work of others; Provide training for parents and Early Head Start/Head Start staff in the area of public health; Promote parent engagement with Early Head Start/Head Start health programs; Work effectively with low income families and show sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics; Work with parents, Policy Council or committee representatives and other community agencies; Present an outstanding professional demeanor while on the job and in the community; Speak and write clearly and professionally in English and effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, community members and regulatory agency, community groups, families, staff and the general public; Maintain records, prepare reports, and navigate electronic data tracking system to analyze data and perform data entry of service delivery; Deal tactfully and courteously with persons seeking information and expressing concerns about program policies and functions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; Communicate effectively with staff, managers, clients/participants, and diverse clientele outside of the department and organization; and skillfully establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, employees, and others encountered in the course of work. 

The ideal candidate is well organized and is able to plan, prepare, and execute accordingly; has excellent verbal and written communication skills; and has demonstrated experience working with culturally and ethnically diverse, low income or no income clients and unique populations.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid license or credential as a Registered Nurse or Public Health Nurse issued by the State of California or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or Nutrition; Minimum of five years of increasingly responsible and related work experience in community health, coordinating community and public health services, preferably dealing with the health issues of young children, pregnant women and their families; Minimum of two years supervisory experience. Note: In addition to RN license/credential or BS degree in the above fields, a master’s degree in public health and/or a closely related field is preferred; at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate a computer, objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, taste or smell.  The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, or crouch.   The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.  The employee may be required to lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus to view documents.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new skills and information; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff and others encountered in the course of work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee works under typical office conditions.  The noise level varies from quiet (private office) to moderately noisy (business office with computers and printers, light traffic).