Health Manager

Description

POSITION TITLE: Health Manager

DEPT: Early Childhood and Youth Services

REPORTS TO: Family Services Director

STATUS: Exempt

GRADE: 5

SALARY: $68K-$70K

PROGRAM: Head Start

SUPERVISES: Health and Nutrition Consultants

Summary: Work under the leadership of the Family Services Director and collaborate with other staff

members, regarding the planning, growth, preparation, budget management, and program execution of

health, dental, and nutrition services for center-based Head Start, Early Head Start, and Preschool for All

Expansion (PFAE). The Manager will analyze and monitor operations of health, dental and nutrition

program services and organize and control data, outcomes, and budgets. The Manager will participate in

organizational wide initiatives, support, and cultivate the growth and future mindset of YWCA Metropolitan

Chicago. The Manager ensures best practices & quality assurance to Head Start Program Performance

Standards.

Early Childhood Leadership team regarding the operations of health and nutrition

as it relates to early childhood services operations.

• Supervise Health, Dental and Nutrition Consultants that provide expertise at the partner locations.
• Monitor sites in partnership with health and nutrition consultant on a continuous basis to ensure compliance with set goals and program expectations.
• Develop collaborations, partnerships, and training opportunities in each community served to assist families and improve community access to services.
• Provide on-site training and technical assistance at sites as needed.
• Work with colleagues to develop systems and best practices for implementation at sites in partnership with child care partners.
• Remain up-to-date on current health changes and issues that could affect Head Start or PFAE requirements.
• In partnership with medical and dental professionals, support each child’s individual health and dental needs and develop a comprehensive plan that ensures the safest environment for the child.
• Develop partnerships with local health systems to increase access to medical information for children and families.
• Understand and articulate DCFS/local regulations and Head Start/PFAE performance standards in the areas of health, nutrition, and dental
• Present in large and small setting aggregated data to highlight strengths and needs.
• Work closely with the data team to analyze and aggregate health data entered in to database.
• Manage the implementation of Hearing and Vision screening for all programs.
• Manage Individual Health Plans for all children with chronic health conditions.
• Lead the Health and Mental Health Services Advisory Committee in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.

• Decision Making – effectively structures and facilitates decision making processes; make decisions effectively and responsibly to improve organizational health and impact
• Develops and motivates others – Motivates others and support their development through strong coaching and mentoring
• External Relationship builder – invest in and builds strong, trusted relationships with partners
• Leads with vision – has an inspiring vision for the future of the organization, beyond the status quo, and communicates it effectively; leads with courage and willingness to take risks in the service of impact.
• Strategic Thinking – Considers the future of the organization proactively and responsively; weighs diverse input to inform strategies, identifies innovative opportunities when relevant.
• Team Building Builds strong relationships with teams and colleagues; fosters effective teams and collaborative interactions.
• Ability to discern, a respectful understanding of other cultures and the diversity they bring into each…