EHS - Health,Nutrition,and Safe Environments Coordinator Job Albuquerque area,New Mexico USA,Education / Teaching

POSITION SUMMARY:

Ensure compliance with all Early Head Start/ Head Start (EHS/HS) Performance Standards, applicable accreditation standards and other applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as they pertain to the Health, Nutrition Safe Environments service areas of NAPPR's Early Head Start program. Provide position associated support, training, and guidance to all Early Head Start staff and families. Oversee day to day operations of NAPPR EHS Child Care Center as the Center Coordinator.

Assure coordination and collaboration across all Early Head Start content areas and program functions. Serves as a member of the Early Head Start Management Team, leading and participating in program initiatives, providing back up supervision and direction to staff as needed in the absence of their direct supervisor and assists the EHS Director as needed in all aspects of EHS Management.

All NAPPR employees are expected to demonstrate integrity and focus on NAPPR's mission throughout all aspects of their work.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES /

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Coordinator

Lead the development, implementation, review and revision of designated service area plans, policies, procedures, strategies, and activities.

Plan, conduct and actively participate in internal and external quality measurement, community needs assessment, self-assessment, and monitoring, assisting with the determination of responses and programmatic changes/revisions in response to findings for designated service area(s)

Enter, track, analyze and use individualized and aggregate data for reporting, quality control/improvement and planning for designated service area(s)

Assist the EHS Director in recruiting, training, and maintaining active membership in the Parent Committee and Policy Council, attending, and participating in Parent Committee and Policy Council meetings as appropriate

Participate in organizational outreach activities as appropriate.

Health

Lead the development, implementation of strategies to enhance family participation in addressing their children's health, nutrition, and safety needs, as well as supporting EHS staff in their engagement with families.

Ensure accurate utilization of screening results to identify physical and oral requirements, as well as overseeing the timely completion and organization of necessary documentation for screenings and referrals, while keeping relevant staff informed of any arising issues.

Provide training and individual support for staff and families concerning health, nutrition, and safe environments for children and families.

Nutrition

Coordinate and conduct all Child & Adult Care Food Program activities at the NAPPR EHS Child Care Center to ensure compliance with all Head Start and CACFP regulations.

Safety/center

Coordinating and scheduling all necessary safety and building inspections at the EHS Child Care Center, collaborating with EHS Cook for the upkeep and repairs of the building in coordination with contractors, organizing and maintaining relevant documentation for maintenance and repairs, and monitoring the quality and completion of maintenance tasks at the childcare center.

Responsible for day-to-day operations of the NAPPR EHS Child Care Center ensuring compliance with city, state and federal agencies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise 6 full time teachers, 3 part time teachers, and 1 center cook

POSITION

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in public health or other health/ early childhood education/ or applicable field

Experience Requirements

A minimum of 1 years' experience in Early Head Start/Head Start or other childcare/child development program.
A minimum of 1 years' experience establishing/maintaining successful relationships…

EHS - Health, Nutrition, and Safe Environments Coordinator