Health Specialist

Under the direction of the Health & Nutrition Manager, the Health Specialist ensures the preventative and ongoing health, nutrition and dental health care of the children in Head Start and Early Head Start. The Health Specialist monitors documentation of children’s preventive health care, including dental exams, physical examinations, screenings, and immunizations; monitors the implementation of state and federal health and safety requirements described in the Head Start Program Performance Standards; provide students, parents, and staff education in health and safety practices.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works directly with the Health & Nutrition Manager to monitor and track all of the Head Start and Early Head Start child health and safety requirements. Act as a liaison between community Health Providers and Beaufort-Jasper EOC Head Start/Early Head Start program.
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal requirements relating to health, safety, and nutrition as outlined in the Head Start Program Performance Standards. In concert with the Family Services Department, maintain open communication with parents regarding their child’s health status and/or needs.
• Monitors, tracks and follow-up on Health Data to ensure Early Head Start and Head Start children are up-to-date on a schedule of age appropriate preventive and primary medical and oral health care, based on: the well-child visits and dental periodicity schedules as prescribed by the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program for the State of South Carolina. Monitor and ensure compliance with the program’s sick/illness polices.
• Works in partnership with the Family Services component that each family identifies a medical and dental home during their enrollment, monitors records for health screenings for each child.
• Works directly with the Health & Nutrition Manager to maintains health supply inventory while also helping to plan, organize, and facilitate first aid training, medication administration, and aid in the tracking of CPR certification for staff.
• Provides training on health, safety, medication administration and nutrition topics for staff and parents.
• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings, conferences and in-service trainings to maintain current knowledge of laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities; serve on assigned committees and advisory boards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s Degree or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) with at least two years of experience and Register Nursing Degree preferred. Medical Assistant background and experience, a plus. Along with Excellent communication and computer skills and proficient using Microsoft Office software

· Must acquire and maintain Certification in Pediatric CPR/First Aid/ AED Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.

· Skill in the use of computer technology, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Publisher and PowerPoint presentations

· Prior Health Services experience. Preferred: Knowledgeable in the SC Early Periodic Screening Diagnostic & Treatment Schedule

· Excellent oral, written and computer communication skills along with a working knowledge of local community resources related to medical and dental services.

Qualifications

• CNA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,800.00 - $44,990.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Beaufort, SC 29906 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Beaufort, SC 29906: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,800 - $44,990