Health and Fitness Coordinator Position Available In Mercer, New Jersey

Health and Fitness Coordinator The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey – 3.4 Trenton, NJ Job Details Full-time $75,000 – $80,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount 403(b) Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft PowerPoint Nutrition Microsoft Word Nursing experience (3-5 years) CPR Certification Nursing Microsoft Excel Medication administration RN License Microsoft Publisher Mid-level 3 years High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Supervising experience Bachelor’s degree Public health Computer skills Nutrition experience (3-5 years) Nursing First aid and CPR Full Job Description The Health and Fitness Manager plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, evaluates, and provides assessment of activities in the designated program areas to ensure compliance with all Head Start Program Performance Standards and state requirements. The Manager oversees development and implementation of all health and safety plans, policies and procedures, food service and emergency preparedness. The Manager supervises a Nutrition Supervisor and has overall responsibility for food service staff. The Manager convenes and maintains Health Services Advisory Committee. Manager must interact with children, parents, staff, contractors, schools, health and other service providers, and community members.

Location:

1198 Southard Street, Trenton, NJ 08638

Schedule:

35 Hours per week

Salary:

$75,000 -$80,000 per year

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexibility Spending Account, Life and LTD Insurances, 403(b) plans,

PTO:

Vacation, Sick, Personal, Wellness, and Holidays Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from 4-year College or university in medicine, nursing, nutrition, health services.

Experience Qualifications :

Three years supervisory experience and three years’ experience in public health, nursing, health education, health administration or as a Head Start Health Manager. A degree in Nursing is required.

Qualifications:

Work experience with multicultural populations. Ability to write reports and correspondence, and read and interpret documents Knowledge of state medical requirements for children in schools. Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, and Publisher. ChildPlus software or equivalent a plus Ability to effectively engage and communicate with community members and groups, directors, managers, regulatory agencies, and families both individually and in group settings Ability to organize and manage time effectively Ability to speak at community meetings to represent, lead, advocate, educate and/or negotiate on behalf of Head Start/Early Head Start programs.

Essential Job Responsibilities and Performance Indicators:

Supervise all health and dental services delivery Review, evaluate, interpret and monitor children’s health records (immunizations, EPDST, dental and vision screenings, medical and dental home, insurance) and other vital health service data Write reports, assure confidentiality of health records Audit Health Section of all center-based files to ensure completeness. Advise Family Advocate of missing/incomplete information. Perform screenings for all children within their first 45 days of enrollment: vision, hearing, height and weight. Conduct weekly site visits to all four

HS / EHS

centers Develop individual health plans to ensure that children can safely participate in the Head Start program. Maintain record of children with medical concerns/conditions, including current medication list for all children and classes and documentation for medication administration procedures. For children with special health care needs: prior to the child entering school, in coordination with the disabilities coordinator ensure that the classroom and staff are prepared for the child’s arrival. Continue monitoring child throughout the school year. Help parents prepare for medical appointments, perform screenings, and administer medications or first aid as necessary Serve as primary point of contact for staff regarding any health concern for children in program. Ensure that staff is using universal precautions when caring for children in centers. Promote health and safety practices. Ensure emergency procedures are in place and periodically reviewed. Coordinate health & safety, sanitation, first aid, and emergency medical procedures. Provide ongoing training to HS/EHS staff and participants. Coordinate the Health Services Advisory Committee and local health care professionals and service providers to ensure that services for children and families are available and accessible. Ensure that all health-related policies are reviewed and vetted by the Health Services Advisory Committee •Visit Expectant Mother within two weeks after baby is born. Participate in ongoing monitoring and self-assessment activities as assigned Ensure that all content area functions are compliant according to agency philosophy, goals, values and Head Start Performance Standards. Update service area plans annually. The Children’s Home Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person