Specialist - Health & Nutritio

Specialist
- Health & Nutrition

Benning Hills Admin Support Staff
- Columbus, GA 31903

Salary Range $22.96 - $22.96 Hourly Position Type Full Time

Job Summary: Incumbent supports the provisions of services outlined in the Head Start/Early Head Start Performance standard and, the Department of Early Childhood and Family Services, and is responsible for monitoring, consultation, training, and daily oversight of Health & Nutrition Services; assists the Health & Nutrition Supervisor with developing and maintaining partnerships with community agencies and health care providers; collaborate with all members of the Health and Nutrition team to ensure that the health and nutrition components of the Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards and other health and nutrition policies and procedures are implemented consistently across the entire program.

This position does require travel within the eleven-county service area, and limited overnight travel outside of the immediate service area.

Major Responsibilities/Activities: Communication
- In coordination with the Health & Nutrition Supervisor, use a multidisciplinary team approach to provide health and nutrition services to children, families and staff
-Provide information, make referrals, and coordinate efforts to link staff and families to appropriate community resources
-Provide guidance in the areas of health and nutrition to the Head Start /Early Head Start Center Managers and staff, and actively serve on the Health Services Advisory Committee in regard to the community assessment and follow resolution to nutritional or health concerns
- Provide training and technical support to all staff in implementing all health & nutrition policies and procedures
-Serve as first level of response to all staff inquiries about the health and nutrition services
- Responsible for follow up, or facilitating follow up for treatment tracking and failed screens
-Co-facilitate the Health Services Advisory Committee
-Serve on committees and work with other agencies to facilitate the completion of program area goals and objectives and agency mission

Training: - Coordinate with the Health & Nutrition Supervisor to design, facilitate and/or coordinate training and technical assistance opportunities and resources related to health and nutrition for staff, parents, and volunteers during New Employee Orientation, In-Service and Pre-Service training and other training events Training topics include, but are not limited to - CPR/First Aid certification
- Hearing and Vision screening
- Restricted Diets/Food Allergies
-Oral Health and Tooth brushing
-Medication Administration - EPSDT Standards and Requirements
-Coordinate CPR and First Aide Training, and track certification dates and renewal dates for all Head Start and Early Head Start staff
- Attend meetings, staff training events and professional development activities as directed Community Collaboration & Partnerships
-In coordination with Health & Nutrition Supervisor, maintain relationships and collaborative partnerships with the health and nutrition communities and other community health agencies and partners. Participate in community health-related projects, work groups and initiatives as assigned by the Health & Nutrition Supervisor Program Compliance, Support and Quality Assurance
- Provide staff with information and support related to child immunization requirements
- Coordinate with Family Advocates to provide support to families in securing a medical & dental home, with medical and dental follow-up, and Child Health records and well-child checks
-Coordinate with health agencies in providing appropriate community health and nutrition information and referrals for both staff and parents.

-Collaborate with Family Advocates and to ensure health plans are developed accurately for children identified with health concerns.

-Conduct prenatal and post-natal services as outlined in program performance standards are provided to expectant mothers enrolled in program

Planning and Reporting: -Prepare and submit regular reports to the Health & Nutrition Supervisor regarding the progress toward the objectives established for the health and nutrition service area
-Coordinate with Center Managers to ensure monthly immunization and classroom postings are accurate
-Maintain clear and concise written records of training sessions conducted and completed
-Develop plans for the utilization and maintenance of family and child records
-Assist the Health &…