What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Specialist position at C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program?
- Plan, develop, and implement operational procedures in the health component for Early Head Start (pregnant women, infants and toddlers) and Head Start enrollees.
- Develop partnerships and interagency agreements with health providers.
- Locate and access health and dental service resources for families
- Must have knowledge of community resources and the skills to link families with appropriate agencies and services.
- Encourage continuous communication between staff, parents, policy groups, and the general community.
- Team leadership, team building, staff training, and development.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Preferably a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in public health, nursing, health education, maternal and child health, or health administration. Minimum education attainment: Associate degree with semester hours directly related to the principals of child health and safety.
- Experience working with disadvantaged individuals and/or families and the ability to work with individuals in a non-judgmental manner.
- Must meet the agency, Head Start Program Performance Standards, and IL Department of Child and Family Services applicable requirements for position.
1. Complete and pass pre-employment physical, obtain current (within past 6 months) 2-step TB test results, provide immunizations records that reflect 2 doses of MMR (mumps, rubella, and measles) and one Tdap (within last 7 years), and continue to complete on-going health testing as required by program.
2. Furnish written information regarding any criminal convictions, submit to fingerprinting, and comply to and pass a background check before initial hire and every five years thereafter.
3. Obtain and maintain current CPR and first aid certification within 90 days of hire.
- Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills in which to communicate with and to motivate people and the ability to get along with children, parents, and other co-workers.
- Organization, administrative, and problem-solving skills required.
- Must perform all duties in a timely and professional manner.
- Must be punctual and maintain good work attendance.
- Must have the ability to work as a team player and maintain a positive work environment.
- Must be knowledgeable of modern office methods and procedures, filing, office equipment, as well as English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation.
- Must have the ability to operate a personal computer and software to access electronic mail, and word processing programs.
Must demonstrate maturity and self-motivation.
- Must possess a positive and professional image.
- Must have reliable transportation to travel to/from work, meetings, and other work activities.
- Continues professional growth by participating in training programs and workshops/conferences as budget allows and as applicable to position.
- Must support the mission, goals and objectives of Head Start and C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.15 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23
