Health Services Coordinator

Crystal Stairs, Inc.

Improving the Lives of Families

through Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy

Head Start - Health Services Coordinator

We are seeking a Health Services Coordinator who is responsible for ensuring that program services are provided to families with children with health needs. The Health Services Coordinator develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates services and methods for both staff and families in providing the overall health approach in the program. This position works within an interdisciplinary team setting with other Head Start staff, using case-management protocols that integrate service areas, to address identified concerns for children. The ideal candidate will have the following responsibilities:

1. Supports the Health Services Manager with developing, training, implementing, and evaluating a formal referral and follow-up system for all children requiring health and nutrition services.
2. The Health Service Coordinator will monitor and review the electronic data systems reports for trends, program improvement needs, parent training needs, staff training needs and compliance.
3. Supports the Health Service Manager with developing relationships with community agencies to establish interagency agreements and/or MOU's.
4. Participates in agency's annual Program Information Report (PIR) process.
5. Conducts Quarterly Health and Safety Reviews using Health and Safety Monitoring Tool and determines trends and patterns.
6. Attends home visits as needed for health related concerns.
7. Develops and updates the list of local health related resources and defines procedures for effective use of these resources. Initiates and establishes working relationships with local providers.
8. Ensures all health determinations are completed in a timely manner.
9. Plan and organize health fairs at the beginning of the year

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES YOU SHOULD POSSESS:

• Bachelor degree in sociology, health education guidance and counseling, or social work. Medical Assistant or LVN preferred.
• Two (2) years experience as a paraprofessional in a preschool, mental health or social services agency. . Two (2) years administrative, leadership and training supervisory experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Child Care Licensing Regulations and Head Start Performance Standards and best practices related to special education, early intervention and early childhood education.
• Knowledge of public health programs and other resources and the availability of such programs in the community.
• Knowledge of local resources, services, and networks

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid California driver's license, have use of a motor vehicle and provide evidence of automobile liability insurance.
• Must meet State health requirements including passing a physical examination as a condition of employment, and must provide verification of immunization clearances at the time of employment.
• Mandatory CPR and Basic First Aid certificate, which employee is responsible to maintain for the duration of their employment with Head Start.

Crystal Stairs is one of the largest private non-profit child development corporations in the State of California. We help families locate affordable and appropriate childcare through a variety of services, working with childcare providers, educators, advocates, and community members to positively impact the lives of more than 40,000 children each year.

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of activities or operations.

For more information about Crystal Stairs, please visit our website at: www.crystalstairs.org