Health Resource Specialist

To assist Health & Mental Health Manager in planning, coordination, and implementation of the health services program

• Conduct vision and hearing screens with children
• Conduct re‐screenings with children who do not pass initial vision and/or hearing screen. If child does not pass re‐screen, notify Family Advocate and/or Classroom Staff of needed referrals to vision/hearing specialists
• Conduct immunization review and monitor immunization status of children
• Assist with coordination of, restocking of First Aid kits, and providing updated emergency postings at centers, as deemed necessary by supervisor
• Maintain a list of community health resources to assist Classroom Teams in connecting families to Medical and Dental Homes as well as any needed follow‐up care
• Coordinate and/or facilitate health related home visits with parents as deemed necessary by supervisor
• Assist in providing current health screening and treatment information to data entry personnel
• Assist with ongoing assessment of health education needs and assist with the distribution of health information to children, staff and parents as deemed necessary by supervisor
• Attend health related meetings as requested by Health & Mental Health Manager
• Assist Dental Hygienist with coordination of Fluoride Varnish Application and Screening
• Provide monthly health report to Health & Mental Health Manager as requested
• Assist the Health & Mental Health Manager in maintaining ongoing, effective relationships with community health care providers
• Assist with the recruitment, selection and enrollment of children and families as deemed necessary by supervisor
• Provide translation and interpretation of program materials during parent meetings, trainings and at parent/teacher conferences and home visits as deemed necessary by supervisor
• Help ensure that each child receives a nutrition assessment which shall include a growth assessment, hemoglobin check, diet assessment and nutrition education
• Help ensure that each child receives a Lead Screen and necessary follow‐up
• Facilitate the flow of information obtained during the nutrition assessment at WIC to the Early Head Start and Head Start centers by utilizing the Nutrition Assessment Record
• Provide a monthly report to the Nutrition USDA Manager indicating the number of complete nutrition assessments by site and the number of children on WIC at each site

General Staff Responsibilities:

• Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned
• Demonstrate familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plan and objectives of Agency
• Maintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families and community
• Keep current and accurate records and file reports on time
• Maintain confidentiality in regards to staff and family information
• Maintain objectives and professional standards
• Improve self‐skills and education
• Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policy
• Be present at work in order to provide consistency of services
• Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner
• Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties
• And or any other duties deemed necessary by your supervisor

Education Requirements:

• HS Diploma or equivalent

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• One year experience in a Social Service Agency
• Current First Aid and CPR cards
• Desire to work with low‐income children and their families
• Ability to establish relationship of trust and respect with staff, families, and children
• Knowledgeable in eligibility requirements

* Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Physical Requirements:

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