Grantee Health and Data Technician

Grantee Health and Data Technician (10-months)

Salary Range: $42,120.00 Annually

Position Title: Grantee Health and Data Technician (10-months)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Business Unit: Head Start

Pay Grade: D

Department: Grantee Services

Revision Date: 07-2026

Company Address (work location may be different): Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency, 1740 Langdon Farm Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45237

The Grantee Health and Data Technician is responsible for ensuring that all enrolled children receive timely and compliant health screenings in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and applicable program procedures. This role supports accurate documentation, coordination with families and staff, and promotes children’s overall health and well-being. Ensures compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, including completing or obtaining evidence-based vision and hearing screenings within 45 calendar days of a child’s first day of attendance.

1 Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with Family Services Workers, teaching staff, and other program personnel to ensure coordinated health services.
• Communicate screening outcomes and referral needs to the FSW, who will lead parent outreach and follow-up.
• Support accurate documentation of outreach and follow-up efforts completed by Family Services Workers.

2 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of child health screening procedures and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adhere to timelines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Child Plus or similar data management systems (preferred).

3 Collaboration and Teamwork

• Work closely with teachers, family service workers, and mental health and disabilities specialists to develop and implement individualized support plans.
• Participate in case reviews, child study teams, and interdisciplinary planning meetings.
• Contribute insights on child behavior and development to help guide holistic support strategies.

4 Professional Development

• Engage in ongoing professional learning related to child development, trauma-informed care, positive behavior support, and early childhood intervention.
• Stay up to date on Head Start Performance Standards and Child Plus.

• High school diploma or GED required;
  Associate degree or higher in Health, Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or a related field preferred.
• At least one (1) year of experience working in a health, early childhood, or human services program, preferably within a Head Start or Early Head Start setting.
• Demonstrated experience conducting or supporting child health screenings (vision, hearing, growth, or similar).
• Knowledge of or ability to learn Head Start Performance Standards and program health requirements.
• Experience with electronic data systems for documentation and reporting;
  Child Plus experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet required timelines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with families, staff, and community partners.

• Passion for service to the community.
• Compassion for others – empathy, respect, caring, kindness.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to maintain accurate, confidential records in compliance with program policies and federal regulations.
• Analytical skills – able to compile, assess and act on data.
• Communication – able to effectively exchange information with others through verbal, nonverbal, and written methods.
• Customer service – willingness and ability to provide high-quality support, assistance and solutions wherever needed.
• Organization – able to multi-task, prioritize work and meet deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving – can effectively recognize, assess and resolve issues.

• A valid driver's license and valid automobile insurance must be maintained.
• Must have reliable Wi-Fi access to support…