Health Services Coordinator

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$2500 SIGN-ON INCENTIVE BONUS

Pay Range: $65,000 - $70,000 (In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this California position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.)

Full Benefits Package offered including:

Competitive Pay

12 Holidays per calendar year

10 Sick Leave Days per year

10 Vacation Days per year (increases with tenure)

2 Personal Days - birthday and anniversary of employment

10 Jury Duty Days

100% Employer Contribution to: Health - Kaiser or Anthem, Dental, Vision

Pet Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with 50% employer match – 100% vested

100% Employer Paid Life and Accidental Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – for team members and dependents

Discounts for movie tickets, amusement parks, travel, hotels, sporting events, shows, etc.

Initial and ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Employee referral incentive pay - $1500

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

JOB SUMMARY:

The Health Services Coordinator works under the supervision of the Head of Educational Excellence (HEE) to carry out health services to support children and families across Allies programs. The Health Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the direct comprehensive health services for children and families that include a range of medical and dental services /follow-up in accordance with goals and contract requirements. The Health Services Coordinator works hands-on with children families and our contracted licensed Family Child Care providers and must be able to consistently communicate in a manner that demonstrates respect and sensitivity.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work with families directly to ensure the completion of child health requirements and other required screenings and assessments as they relate to contract requirements and Community Care Licensing in order to accurately collect and track health data and ensure compliance

Work with parents to support the completion of children’s medical and dental screenings and ensure follow-up treatment care is completed within established state/federal guidelines

Monitor, guide, and support staff, providers, and families with children who have medical concerns across agency programs as needed (e.g. Early Education, Family Preservation, Resource Family Program, Early Childhood Mental Health, etc.)

Review, evaluate and interpret health records to assess needs and to plan and implement special programs or activities to meet these needs and to ensure high quality comprehensive services

Maintain health records in hard copy as well as on ChildPlus database and ensure an effective system of tracking, follow-up and confidentiality

Conduct and document follow-up on all referrals to ensure that needs of children are met

Work with families to ensure children’s hearing and vision screenings are completed within 45 days of entry into the program

Complete individualized health and treatment plans, as needed

Provide consultation and technical assistance with parents directly, in staff meetings and trainings

While respecting confidentiality, share information with staff and relevant providers to ensure coordinated services that meet the needs of individual children and families

Work with families directly and serve as a resource to support staff (e.g., outside service providers, Family and Community Specialist) regarding children’s health issues, compliance, referrals and follow-up treatment, including oral health and physical health

Reviews lesson plans, to ensure that curriculum concepts and goals are being met for safety, health, and nutrition and report findings, as needed.

Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings

Assist in recruiting prospective families and assist in the enrollment process by coordinating and facilitating intake process for children with health and nutrition concerns

Develop and maintain partnerships with local agencies to assist families in the referral of health-related services in the local community

Support enrollment team with initial enrollment process by reviewing all health documents before children start program

Maintain medication list for early education center

Review, evaluate, update and prepare reports for health services. Monitor health records for completeness, accuracy, and follow-up and report findings to supervisor.

Monitor health section of children’s files on an ongoing basis, report all outcomes to EE Administrative Manager and supervisor

In collaboration with other Health Services Coordinator and HEE support graduate level health interns for successful health rotations

In collaboration with other members of the service coordinator team and other related staff, develop, implement and monitor case plans to address identified needs onsite, in family childcare provider’s homes and in the community

Keep inventory of supplies and materials needed (related to health and safety)

Participate in ongoing program evaluation, planning process and in annual self-assessment

Support parents directly in their roles as their child’s primary teacher and provide opportunities to participate in the development of the program (e.g. health advisory committee and approach to medical, oral health and nutrition strategies)

Plan and conducts CPR, First Aid and other health related training for staff, providers and parents

Ensure safety is a priority in performing all job responsibilities

Participates in PQI meetings when needed

Participate in the Safety Committee

In accordance with our "team" philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.

Staff must believe in and act in accordance with both the Agency's and the program's mission/vision statements, adopted theoretical frameworks, and philosophy.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

Must be at a minimum a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Registered Nurse preferred

Two years’ experience working with children in the birth to five population preferred

Ability to communicate effectively – verbally and in writing.

Strong organizational skills

Commitment to teamwork

Basic computer skills required – Word, Excel, Software applications

Experience working with diverse groups and populations

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Passionate about learning and possesses curiosity about issues affecting children and families

All employees serve as role models for children and families who are served by our agency.

Fingerprint background clearance (DOJ, FBI & Child Abuse Clearance Index), or approved exemption

Successful completion of pre-employment physical, PPD test/ risk assessment, immunizations for Covid-19 + booster, pertussis (Tdap), measles (MMR) and influenza (can decline)

Class “C” driver’s license, proof of insurance, a safety record acceptable to CAA, and reliable transportation required