Child Development and Health Coordinator

Mid-Cumberland Community Agency • Erin, TN

10d • $0 - $51,323

About The Position

The Child Development & Health Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the planning and monitoring of the child development, health, and nutrition component systems in the Head Start/Early Head Start Program. Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency aims to create stronger communities where families with low incomes have opportunities to connect, grow, and maintain dignity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Family Studies, Health, or a related field required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in health or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, training, monitoring, and assistance necessary for the Head Start/Early Head Start family service, health, and nutrition components to ensure service delivery compliance.
• Support Family Services and Health Specialists in completing and documenting all required health screenings within Head Start Performance Standards (HSPS) timelines.
• Assist center staff in coordinating community partners to meet 45/90-day health screening requirements.
• Monitor and provide technical assistance to ensure child records reflect age-appropriate preventive and primary medical and oral healthcare.
• Assist with the delivery and inventory of health, safety, and nutrition supplies.
• Conduct observations assessing environments for safety, health, and nutrition practices; respond to identified deficiencies or training needs.
• Prepare weekly reports and submit them to the Child Development & Health Manager.
• Provide coaching and modeling for staff to ensure compliance with health, nutrition, and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct coaching of Food Service staff through observations, monitoring, and feedback visits.
• Serve as a second staff member when necessary to accompany children to dental appointments.
• Assist with providing family, health, nutrition, mental health, and safety trainings for families in collaboration with Family Service Associates.
• Assist in planning and executing the Health Services Advisory Committee Meeting.
• Support child injury analysis efforts.
• Assist with food production and food supply orders.
• Attend and participate in meetings, committees, training workshops, and conferences at local, state, regional, and national levels.
• Serve as an advocate for Head Start families when needed.
• Assist with special projects and assignments delegated by Head Start/Early Head Start Management Staff.
• Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.
• Secure and document in-kind contributions and volunteer support.
• Ensure compliance with all Head Start Performance Standards, MCCAA policies, and applicable early childhood regulations, including DHS Licensing Standards, TN Department of Health, CACFP, and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
• 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available
• 5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service — No Employee Contribution Required
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level