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:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Frequently required to drive, walk and climb stairs in the office and in a variety of community‐ based and home settings.
• Drive a private or Agency vehicle; must possess a valid driver's license and personal automobile or provide a plan that will allow fulfillment of position requirements.
• Obse…