What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Services Manager position at CHS New Danville Center?
Health Services Manager at CHS New Danville Center
The Health Services Manager oversees health policies and service delivery for children and families, ensuring quality and safety in health services. They collaborate with families and local providers to identify health needs, implement interventions, and manage support services.
This role requires strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to child health best practices, alongside relevant educational credentials and experience.
The Health Services Manager is an individual with a background in Health Services, Social Work, Nursing, Public Health or Education fields. They must care deeply about the health and well-being of children.
This individual will oversee activities related to health policies and services, including the delivery and administration of health and behavioral services to ensure quality and safety.
They will work closely with professionals at other CHS centers to maintain consistency in health policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the provision and coordination of health services to children and families
- Identify key health needs and interventions for children in collaboration with the family engagement team
- Manage the early intervention referral process for children, as well as delivery of services, in coordination with Family Success team
- Support the team with developing and implementing behavioral interventions and delivering classroom support
- Provide education and guidance to families and colleagues about social emotional development and positive classroom behaviors
- Communicate with parents and lead meetings where difficult issues arise
- BUILD AND ESTABLISH PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT CHILD HEALTH NEEDS
- Manage support services providers and paraprofessionals
- Provide supervision to and ensure that all health staff are complying with appropriate regulations
- Ensure implementation of policies and procedures for safety practices in conjunction with the Central Office Health Services team
- Implement corrective initiatives and track common issues and/or trends
- Stay updated and informed on child health best practices and regulatory requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Health Services, Social Work, Nursing, Public Health, Education or related field
- 5 years of relevant experience preferably in health services area
- Ability to correspond and establish supportive relationships with caseworkers, parent/guardians, staff, and children
- Knowledge of State's health and safety requirements and NAEYC standards
- Experience with managing internal and external care providers across multiple disciplines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- Responsible, enthusiastic, and committed to working in a mission-focused organization
- Demonstrated understanding of and ability to effectively work with low-income families
- Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions
- Willingsness to be held accountable and receive feedback
- Comfortability with technology including MS Office Suite and willingness to learn
- Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to influence, lead, and educate teams
- Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity
- U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances
Keywords:
health services, children's health, behavioral interventions, family engagement, public health, social work, health policies, early intervention, child development, healthcare management
