Health / Nutrition Coordinator

Position Title : Head Start Health / Nutrition Coordinator

Department : Head Start

Supervisor Title : Head Start / Early Head Start Director

Salary : DOE

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Health Services Coordinator is responsible for managing, planning, implementing and evaluating

comprehensive health / dental, environmental safety and nutrition programs for children and their families enrolled

in the Santa Clara Pueblo Head Start and Early Head Start programs. This position involves extensive record

keeping, organizing, problem solving and time management. It also involves interpretation and communication

of complex regulations and medical data and terminology. Extensive interaction with children, staff, parents and

the larger community is also required.

This job description is illustrative only of the responsibilities performed by this position and is not all inclusive.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Leadership

• Administers all health components of the Head Start Program educational components as described in the
• Performance Standards;
• Promote a culture that reflects the organization's values, encourages maximum performance, and
• recognizes the productivity of the staff;
• Assures that the organization, its mission, programs, and services are consistently presented in a strong

positive manner to the community; and

Supervision

monitors the implementation of menus, recipes and Food Service Policy; monitors food service staff in

food purchasing, preparation, service and storage, kitchen cleanliness, food handling and dish washing

procedures; provides training and technical assistance as needed; and, assists director and cook, as

requested, in maintaining records for the food program.

Health Services Programming

health care within four weeks of child's entry and as services become due. Works collaboratively with

parents to arrange any needed medical, dental, or nutritional examinations and immunizations, keeping in

mind parents work schedules.

In collaboration with parents and other staff, develops a written follow-up plan and arranges re-screening,

further diagnostic testing, examination and treatment for each child found to have medical, dental or

nutritional problems. Assists parents, as needed, with identifying resources to obtain prescribed

medications, aids, or equipment for medical and dental conditions.

Obtains informed signed parental consent and release of information for all health, dental and nutritional

services provided to children by the program or its contracted service providers; encourages parental

presence and participation at these health services; and, informs parents in writing of the results of all

services.

these services are included in the Community Resource Directory; and, helps parents, as needed, in

securing a source of accessible health care for their families.

with service providers; makes vigorous efforts to assure that Head Start is the dollar oflast resort, seeking

to obtain free or reduced priced services whenever possible.

with prior approval of the Director, develops a written contract for the nutritionist's services; secures and

keeps on file nutritionist's credentials; orients the consultant to duties and to the Head Start / Early Head

Start program and the population served; and, coordinates the schedule of the nutritionist's visits.

group and individualized training for staff and parents on health, dental, nutrition and environmental safety

topics. Provides staff with technical assistance in the performance of their jobs as they relate to these

service areas.

procedures ensuring compliance with local and state regulations, with appropriate director, consultant,

staff, parent, advisory committees, Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC), and grantee

participation and approval. Ensures these policies and procedures are carried out including scheduling

required drills, conducting required safety checks and monitoring all other provisions.

health checks, the administering of medications per the agency's policy and doctors' orders, the

implementation of the program's Short-term Exclusion and Readmission Policy and other procedures as

needed.

education program; that mealtime atmosphere is conducive to socialization and development; that meals

are served family style; and, that the quality, quantity and size of food served is appropriate to the ages of

the children.

required by Federal and Tribal Standards; ensures observations, instructions and recommendations are

recorded and carried out.

ensures that the Committee membership is composed of all required professions and parent representation

and that it meets at least twice a year.

services tracking system and documentation of all activities; develops and submits timely reports of

component service provision and activities for director, grantee, PC, Board and others as required.

Maintains strict child, family and staff confidentiality at all times.

teachers with child centered activities in the classroom and instructing parents on how to prepare their

children for services; provides and / or arranges for transportation for children to health service

service providers, other staff and families for the provision of services to children with disabilities or

suspected of having disabilities.

discusses with parents the importance of these records and how to maintain them. Also, transfers children's

records as requested and approved by parents in writing.

needs to services at their next destination, per the delegate's transition plan and with full participation of

parents.

management team and staff meetings. Also, attends interagency meetings, the agency's board meetings,

Parent Committee and Policy Committee meetings and other meetings, as appropriate.

other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities; reads and reviews

regulations and other resources to keep abreast of current issues and trends related to the responsibilities

of the job.

improvement plans developed. Contributes to the development of the Delegate Agency Annual Plan,

program proposals and Community Assessment, as requested

Finance

Communication

representatives of contracted agencies to include federal, state, educational, non-profit and other

agencies / institutions / organizations; and

volunteers, and community members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

health administration and / or early childhood. It is preferred that the Health Services Coordinator have

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

information.

include SCP policies pertinent to the expenditure of funds relative to the mission to include required SCP

tribal leadership and able to recognize changing conditions, develop alternative strategies and take

situations; and