Bilingual Compliance Associate (spanish)

TULSA EDUCARE INC•Tulsa, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Compliance Associate at Tulsa Educare is responsible for collecting, documenting, and monitoring child health data and ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations (EHS/DHS/NAEYC). Tulsa Educare is seeking a Compliance Associate who embodies these essential qualities: Self-motivated, dependable, and physically able to perform tasks in various environments Independent and creative thinker, and ability to quickly adapt to changes, demands, and initiatives Commitment to providing outstanding customer service Practice effective team behavior and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with a diverse audience Qualified (and not prohibited) to work around children Legally authorized to work in the United States The functions outlined in this job description are examples of the general nature of those performed by employees in this position. Any combination of these functions and responsibilities may be performed. The list is descriptive only and should be used for no other purpose. Management retains the right to revise job functions at any time. These functions are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

Requirements

Broad knowledge and experience in: Head Start Performance Standards, Child Care Licensing and child/adult food program regulations
Making quick informed decisions regarding child health and safety and communication information to a variety of individuals
Auditing of records and ensuring compliance with written or oral guidelines
Developing collaborative partnerships and work in a team environment
Balancing and prioritizing multiple projects and priorities and following through to completion
MS Office skills, database software skills, organizational skills, efficiency skills and excellent attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to completing assignments on a timely basis
Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of administrative assistant experience or High School Diploma/G.E.D with 5-6 years of administrative assistant experience
Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver License and satisfactory driving record and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Regular and reliable attendance required.

Responsibilities

Oversees the school’s implementation of the agencies child health and safety protocols including child classroom exclusions
Serve as the ongoing point of contact at the school level for families and/or teachers with health and/or nutrition questions including those related to illness and exclusions
Work collaboratively with families, and Family Advocates as necessary, to gather information to ensure compliance with the State Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) including ensuring health insurance coverage
Document and monitor child health data in ChildPlus according to set requirements; track follow up on all referrals
Perform sensory screenings as required; collaborate with teachers to ensure timely completion of required developmental and social emotional screenings
Maintain and audit electronic child files
Responsible for accurate medication documentation, incident/injury reporting, and allergy tracking
Facilitate and/or ensure all necessary health and safety staff trainings are scheduled for existing and new employees
Ensure safe environment (playground, classroom, building, etc.) monitoring systems are performed as required
Complete monthly emergency drills and tests and ensure maintenance of health supplies
Document and ensure completion of maintenance and safety hazards using the internal Work Ticket system
Facilitate and/or schedule family engagement as requested around child health and/or health and safety and nutrition
Participate in regular supervision, team/staff meetings, multi-disciplinary child meetings, trainings, and advisory meetings as required
Provides daily front desk coverage
Complete weekly and/or monthly reports
Assists with special projects, reports and other duties as needed