Health Services Manager

Health Services Manager 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 230 Court Street, Paintsville, KY 41240 $19.94 an hour - Full-time Big Sandy Area Community Action Program 18 reviews $19.94 an hour - Full-time Big Sandy Area Community Action Program is looking for a Health Services Manager to join our team and become a leader in early childhood development and education.

Position Summary :

A Health Services Manager will assist in administration and provision of health services for Head Start children and families throughout our five-county service area.

Job duties and details:

• Establishes and maintains relationships with the medical and dental communities for provision of services to Head Start children.
• Develops policies and procedures for the provision of health services.
• Plans, conducts and/or arranges training and technical assistance for staff in health education, first aid, safety practices and emergency procedures.
• Monitoring the preparation and maintenance of health records to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinates efforts to link staff and families with appropriate community resources.
• Coordinates approval and disbursement of Head Start medical and dental funds.
• Organizes the agency's Health Service Advisory Committee and supports its functions.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of programs and their staff by periodically completing the CLASS observation tool as well as assigned monitoring functions on the agency data tracking system (COPA).
• Promotes active parent involvement in all aspects of the Head Start program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, Health Education, Public Health, Nursing, Early Childhood Education, or closely related field is required.
• Knowledge of health, or early childhood, education principles and practices and local community health resources.
• Ability to travel to classrooms in a five-county area and monitor teaching staff to assure the effective implementation of early childhood principles.
• Strong interpersonal and professional skills including but not limited to: professional appearance, communication orally and in written form, listening, time management, punctuality, and dependability.
• Valid driver's license and some travel required.
• Hire subject to Head Start policies on background check and drug screening.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.94 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person