Health Services Director Job Summary:
Responsible for the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures for health, including child medical, dental, mental health, and child nutrition for all children, including those with disabilities. Implements the program's management systems and procedures, i.e., involving families, planning, communication, record-keeping, reporting, ongoing monitoring, and self-assessment. Works closely with other Program Directors to ensure nutritious meals are served to the children, and families have input into meal planning.
Health Services Director Job Compensation:
- The salary range is between $77,478.95 and $96,848.68 (depending on experience).
Health Services Director Job Responsibilities:
- Will develop effective systems that ensure the implementation of all Health functions as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards (Child Development/Health Services Program Area) and maintain confidentiality of all health records.
- Will coordinate Nutrition/ USDA/CACFP services with CACFP Director and other personnel to ensure implementation of the nutrition program for all children enrolled, including implementing a health/nutrition education and safety curriculum among regions.
- Creates systems for child's determination of health status within timelines mandated by the Head Start Performance Standard and schedule comprehensive screenings within forty-five (45) days and ninety (90) days, including follow-up treatment services.
- Develop systems and procedures that ensure the timely delivery of all mandated health services to children and their families, including Well-Child Visit and follow-up treatments.
- Create protocols and training guides to facilitate the review, evaluation, and interpretation of health records and determine appropriate health services required to include health recommendations for IEP/IFSP.
- Create systems for individual health records maintenance and health tracking of children and create Family Database systems Health Reports review and analysis processes.
- Create Record-keeping and reporting systems to include data gathering and review, synthesis and analysis, and date and time for reporting.
- Coordinate with Family Services Director to create protocols for parent notification on children's health/nutrition issues, develop health care plans, and design health/nutrition education programming for parents and staff of typical health and nutrition issues.
- Coordinates and builds relationships with local health/nutrition agencies' resources to create partnerships for the program via agreements or contracts.
- Create and maintain a Health Services Advisory Committee program-wide that will participate in activities like the annual review of policy and procedures and review health
- care services that include medical, dental, mental health, disabilities and nutrition, and revisions of program plan, program reports, and program recommendations.
- Will develop and implement policy and procedures on Medication Administration in accordance with State requirements and create monitoring and training requirements.
- Develop and monitor the implementation of policies and procedures for health emergencies, transportation, and medication storage.
- Develop and monitor policies and procedures regarding injury/accident prevention and reporting, hygiene, sanitation, food handling, diapering, and handwashing and monitoring, tracking, and documenting all children and personnel accidents.
- Develop and manage Health budgets, providing guidance and direction to regional personnel in the procurement/purchase of related health and supplies and equipment such as medical supplies for first aid kits/fanny packs.
- Works in coordination with the Nutrition/ USDA/CACFP personnel to provide guidance and direction on Health/Nutrition Policies and Procedures to the Nutrition Consultant in the areas of "special diets," menu changes, nutritional assessment, and community collaboration projects.
- Develop and monitor the implementation of the Occupational Safety Health Agency (OSHA) program by conducting the following activities: Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and Hazard Communication Program are made available to staff; exposure control plan and "right to know" law is posted at the center; biohazard containers are available throughout the center.
- In coordination with the other Content Area Directors and the regional personnel, develop and implement a "transitional program" that facilitates parents' record transfer, services continuity, information sharing, etc., ensuring that records' confidentiality is always maintained.
- Assists in the gathering/compiling and interpretation of relevant data that will be utilized for the completion of the community assessment and develops goals/objectives and appropriate planning to meet these needs.
- Responsible for participating in the non-federal share match program to the fullest extent by seeking community volunteers and documenting appropriately.
- Provides relevant health training to center staff in the areas of responsibilities, including orientation in the respective area plan.
- Attends meetings, seminars, workshops, and performs other duties as assigned and necessary.
Health Services Director Job Qualifications:
- Master's Degree of Science Degree in Public Health Administration, Health Management, Nursing or any related field or bachelor's degree supplemented with 10 years' experience in Early Childhood Education (ECE) programming.
- Must have a combination of least 5 years' experience working with parents in Health/Social Services setting, including demonstrated skills in developing community health and nutrition collaboration and 1 year of supervisory experience.
- Must be able to plan, coordinate, report, and monitor the Health/Nutrition Services Program.
- Basic computer skills and good oral and written communications skills.
- Must have reliable automotive transportation, a valid driver's license, and appropriate automotive liability insurance.
- Must be willing to travel and work irregular hours.
Work Environment, Physical, and Sensory Demands:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job functions. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Physical Demands:
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and bend.
- Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 20 lbs.
- Occasionally required to drive.
- Frequently exposed to moderate temperature generally encountered in a controlled temperature environment.
- The noise level in this work is usually quiet to moderate.
Tools & equipment Used:
- Fax machine, copy machine, laminator, computer, calculator.
- Use first aid equipment, fire extinguisher.
Usage varies by position.
Additional Eligibility Requirements:
Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment. All employees must complete a physical exam and TB test showing the absence of Tuberculosis within 30 days of employment or sooner if required by local/state regulation.
UMOS is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.