Early Learning Health Assistant

About The Centers  We provide health, family, residential, and workforce services at 11 locations throughout Greater Cleveland, creating life-changing solutions for people to lead healthier and more successful lives.    Our Early Learning Centers and programs provides high-quality care for children during the critical first 2,000 days of life by operating six high-quality early learning centers, serving children birth through five years old, in Cleveland and the inner-ring suburbs. Because of our high standards, all sites achieved a 5-Star rating on the Step-Up-To-Quality Rating and been recognized and selected to be part of Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) and PRE4CLE.    We strive to be a service-oriented workplace that pioneers and co-creates solutions while fostering belonging in a community where our team members thrive.     Wellbeing and Benefits  Providing quality benefits for our staff is important to us. Just as important is our staff’s well-being. That’s why we offer several choices from medical to dental to vision plans to meet the different needs of our staff.    Choice of medical and dental plans , Health Savings Account , Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care , Vision , Support for continuing education and credential renewal , Life Insurance, Retirement Savings (401k) with a company contribution , Mental Health Support, Employee Assistance Program , Calm Subscription, Short- and Long-term Disability. About the Role Job Summary   Provides support in addressing the health needs of children, and network with community providers to ensure the completion of medical and dental screenings. Participate in team meetings for children with health issues. Refer families to providers for treatment, provide technical assistance to center staff, and assist in health and safety education for staff and parents.    Job Qualifications    Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required.  Associate degree, bachelor’s degree and or certificate in Community Health, Health education Specialist or related health field required.  One year of health-related experience is preferred. Intermediate Microsoft Suite experience Current driver’s license and an insured vehicle.  No record of child abuse or moral turpitude as determined by background check based on fingerprints.  Essential Job & Responsibilities    Coordinate medical and dental screening systems including scheduling dates with providers, working with agency staff in compiling screening lists, collection of results and forwarding data to parent’s/service area staff for tracking.             Assists and participates in the implementation of mandated screenings (e.g. hearing, vision, etc.) Communicates effectively and work collaboratively with Health Manager, staff, and parents regarding health care needs and concerns for the purpose of referring children in need of further medical/dental treatment. Performs record keeping and work duties under strict confidentiality (e.g. scheduling, copying, faxing, etc.).  Provide technical assistance to parents/staff during team meetings for children with special needs that are health or nutrition related. Be available to agency staff regarding health, dental, and immunization issues.  Assist the Health Manager in assessing and arranging training in areas of concern as well as training required by agency and licensing. Monitor children from identification of need and help their family to develop strategies to improve their health and wellbeing in conclusion of treatment and transition from program. Network with area providers to facilitate exchange of information on screening procedures, referrals for service, and availability for training/technical assistance. Assist the Health Manager with the development and execution of public health initiatives and special projects.  Schedule and attend Home Visits with families as needed. Assist the Health Manager with the development and execution of parent and staff trainings.       Attend training, workshops, and meetings related to program performances.        Establish/maintain a system of collection and distribution of screening information with Family Service Workers, Managers, component staff and when needed, contracted providers. Ensure completion of child’s medical and dental screenings, including vision and hearing screenings, within 45 days of enrollment and ongoing as needed to maintain in compliance with Program Performance Standards. Attend and participate in any team meetings, staff meetings and/or workshops deemed necessary by job requirements and/or component Coordinators. Works with Health Manager to prepare and plan health education strategies, interventions, programs and provide trainings to agency staff /parents on health related issues. Meet with Family Advocates to identify and plan for parents with children with current health issues. Respond to requests from expectant mothers and coordinate delivery of cribs in partnership with Cribs for Kids program.   Other Job Duties & Responsibilities Other duties as assigned

Salary : $17 - $18