HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST - HEAD START Full-Time, Full-Year, Non-Union Position Annual Pay $55,000 ($26.44 per hour) cambria",serif" "" cambria",serif" "" Educational qualifications : Bachelor's degree in the Health Education / Management field or closely related field.
Experience : A minimum of three to five years of experience preferably in a Non-Profit or Public Health setting. Licenses and Certifications : Valid Florida Driver License Position Summary : Primary responsibility for the development, implementation, and coordination of health-related services and activities in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards.
Specific Duties include but are not limited to : cambria",serif" "" cambria",serif" "" cambria",serif" "" cambria",serif" "" cambria",serif" "" cambria",serif" "" cambria",serif" "" cambria",serif" "" cambria",serif" "" Manages goals, policies, and activities designed to implement health services objectives and performance standards.
Works with the Director and Assistant Directors for Program Services and Program Compliance to update the annual service plan.
Works with Data Manager and Family Advocates to monitor data entry of all health related assessments and follow-up in a timely fashion.
Monitors Health Services to ensure Federal, State, Local and Head Start Performance Standards Compliance.Establishes and implements policies and procedures to respond to health related issues.
Sets up Dental program, gives input into Dental contract and ensures that all HS / EHS children are screened within 90 days and receive needed treatment.
Plans and implements events / activities related to health services, including Health Advisory Council.Compiles and completes Health / Dental information as required for Program Information Report.
Attends all appropriate professional and educational conferences, pre-service, in-service, and other meetings to develop and enhance professional knowledge and skills.
Completes and submits all reports as required to Director, including Program Information Report. Step Up Suncoast, Inc. provides its employees Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other status protected under federal and state laws as outl cambria",serif" ""