This position is responsible for the overall evaluation of health services, including medical, dental and nutritional services of all Head Start children enrolled through Early Education and Care, Inc.
- Maintains case management of health services for all Head Start children.
- Assists staff to ensure goals, policies and activities of health programs are implemented according to objectives and performance standards.
- Updates annual health plan in conjunction with policy council, parents, and health department staff.
- Coordinates policies and procedures for responding to medical and dental emergencies.
- Assists teaching staff in implementing a health education curriculum.
- Assists in the coordination of referring children and their families to resources.
- Serves as an advocate for child health.
- Promotes preventive health services and early intervention.
- Maintains health records to include immunization and physical requirements.
- Investigates, identifies and follows-up health and nutritional problems as referred by staff.
- Identifies, reports, and provides supportive services in child abuse cases, working in conjunction with social services.
- Designs and conducts health/nutrition education for parents and staff.
- Promotes, in conjunction with other Head Start staff, active parent involvement in the total Head Start Health Program.
- Facilitates and serves on Health Services Advisory Committee.
- Assists in the preparation of budget, which includes allocation of funds for medical, dental, nutritional supplies and equipment.
- Establishes ongoing and collaborative relationships with community organizations to insure Head Start funds are dollars of last resort.
- Develops Care Plans for IHP for child with chronic health concerns.
- Actively participates in the planning of agency events, such as Kidfest and other activities sponsored by EEC. Attendance is required at these events.
- Responsibles for gathering resources that will support contractual match requirements for EEC’s funding sources.
- Abides by the policies and procedures set forth by the Board of Directors.