Health Services Manager

The ideal candidate will have a background in Health Services, Social Work, Nursing, Public Health, or Education fields and be passionate about the health and well-being of children. This role involves overseeing activities related to health policies and services for the Center, ensuring quality and safety.

This includes delivering and administering health and behavioral services, understanding family needs, and shaping the scope of services provided by partnering with local providers.

The Health Services Manager will work closely with professionals at other centers to maintain consistency in health policies and procedures.

This position reports to the Center Director and requires a deep understanding of child health best practices and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee 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 early intervention referral process for children and delivery of services in coordination with Family Success team.
• Support team in developing and implementing behavioral interventions and delivering classroom support.
• Provide education and guidance to families and colleagues on 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 ensure health staff comply with regulations.
• Implement corrective initiatives and track common issues and trends.
• Stay updated on child health best practices and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Health Services, Social Work, Nursing, Public Health, Education, or related field.
• 5 years of relevant experience 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 managing internal and external care providers across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Responsible, enthusiastic, and caring about working in mission-focused organization.
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to effectively work with low-income families.
• Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions.
• Willingness to be held accountable and receive feedback.
• Comfortability with technology including MS Office Suite.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including influence, leadership, and education.
• Commitment to 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.