Family Engagement & Health Coordinator

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2 days ago Requisition

Department: Head Start/Early Head Start/CDC

Reports to: Director

Primary

Work Location:

Central Office, Remsen

Eligible for Benefits: Yes. Regular

Work Hours: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Department: Head Start/Early Head Start/CDC

Reports to: Director

Primary

Work Location:

Central Office, Remsen

Eligible for Benefits: Yes. Regular

Work Hours: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Hours are subject to change based on financial and program requirements.

modations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field required.
• Able to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, push and pull regularly.
• Lift up to 10 pounds often; lift up to 20 pounds occasionally; lift over 20 pounds rarely.

Qualifications:

• Supervisory skills preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be able to relate to low resource preschool children, families and staff in a positive manner.
• Be knowledgeable of Head Start/Early Head Start policies, procedures, performance standards and Iowa Licensing regulations.
• Support, supervise and evaluate Family Advocates while monitoring to ensure compliance of standards, policies and procedures and the State of Iowa Licensing regulations.
• Collaborate with the Director and Management Team to ensure compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards.
• Oversee and coordinate the program’s Family Engagement and Health Services, ensuring strong family partnerships, appropriate referrals, and timely follow-up with families.
• Oversee parent involvement activities that strengthen and affirm the role of parents as the primary educators of their children.
• Maintain and monitor effective record keeping and tracking system of EHS health, family goals, referrals, follow-up contacts, family outcomes, and parent meetings/socializations.
• Ensure appropriate health education is provided for the EHS pregnant moms and parents.
• Coordinate the EHS medical and dental health services for the program.
• Monitor and maintain EHS child health records and documentation.
• Coordinate and assist with scheduling health fair screenings and services, including height and weight measurements, vision and hearing screenings, lead screenings, and fluoride varnishes.
• Oversee Head Start transportation services to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient transportation for children and families while maintaining compliance with program requirements.
• Attend center team meetings.
• Provide professional development, on-boarding and coaching for Family Advocates.
• Coordinate the Parents as Teachers curriculum for Family Advocates.
• Review and revise policies and procedures.
• Maintain and monitor effective record keeping and tracking systems through the Child Plus Data system.
• Provide input in grant writing, budget planning and implementation.
• Develop and maintain community partnerships.
• Work collaboratively with Management Team on PIR, PSA, Community Needs Assessment and CSBG requirements.
• Serve as the program Child Abuse Reporter liaison with the Department of Human Services.
• Attend state and regional trainings and networking sessions.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
• Able to work flexible hours without direct supervision, including some evenings.
• Able to complete job duties as described with reasonable accommodations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Conditions of Employment:

• Submit to the Department of Human Services Criminal History and a Request for Child Abuse Information Records Check upon employment and every two (2) years thereafter.
• Submit to FBI National Fingerprint Criminal History Check and every four (4) years thereafter.
• Submit to a Motor Vehicle Records check prior to employment and every year thereafter.
• Complete a Physical Exam prior to employment.
• Complete a Tuberculosis Screening or Assessment prior to employment.
• Complete mandatory reporter training within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
• Adhere to HS/EHS Standards of Conduct.
• Sign and maintain required confidentiality statement.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation.
• Attend required in-services, trainings, orientations and meetings.
• Must be able to complete job duties as described with reasonable accommodations.