Health Coordinator-Head Start

JOB DUTIES:

The Health Coordinator is responsible for planning, producing, coordinating, and monitoring the functions necessary to ensure a comprehensive health program that is in compliance with Child Care Licensing Regulations and Head Start Performance Standards.

• Coordinate with Health Assistant and Family Advocates in the implementation of the functions of the Head Start health component.
• Assist children/families with available local community health resources.
• Monitor and evaluate children's health records. Create weekly and monthly reports to follow up.
• Work with physicians and clinics to receive health results to comply Head Start regulations.
• Perform hemoglobin and lead testing, as needed, after sending out and collecting permission forms.
• Assist families with on-going health and dental care.
• Maintain a Health Services Advisory Committee and collaborate with them to ascertain how to best serve the Head Start families.
• Work with families and doctors to create health plans for children with chronic health issues so Head Start staff is knowledgeable on how to adequately care for children.
• Work with physicians and parents regarding food allergies and substitutions. Ensure proper paperwork is on file regarding food allergies and create/distribute health plans according to child's needs.
• Comply with the Head Start Act, all Head Start regulations, federal, state, and local regulations, contractual agreements and funding guidelines.
• Implement Brightpoint Values at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality of communications and records.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a current Indiana license. Or, a Bachelor's Degree in a related Health field such as Public Health, Maternal and Child health, or Health Education. Experience with young children aged 3-5 is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year related work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills in Word, Excel and database entry.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision; self-motivated, attentive to detail, well organized, function well under deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Ability to relate and interact effectively with individuals from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds particularly low-income.
• Become certified in CPR and First Aid within twelve (12) months of hire.
• When driving for CANI, the employee must have a valid Indiana driver's license and must maintain minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 on auto insurance.
• When driving for Brightpoint, the employee must have a valid Indiana driver's license and must maintain minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 on auto insurance.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, EXT. 206 OR 213

Applications accepted at 227 E. WASHINGTON BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN

8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., MONDAY - THURSDAY, OR 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M., FRIDAY

OR VIA THE INTERNET AT mybrightpoint.org

Salary : $30 - $30