Content Area Manager - Health Services

North East Kingdom Community Action • Newport City, VT

80d • $27 - $33

About The Position

The Health Services Manager is a member of the Early Childhood Management Team that works directly in collaboration with the Director, Associate Directors, Content Area Managers, and Center Managers to ensure the delivery of high-quality services to enrolled families and their communities. The Health Services Manager is responsible for overseeing the health content area, ensuring that the health and safety needs of all children (birth to 5 years), families, and staff are met. Additionally, the Health Services Manager ensures that all participants receive preventative health care, including physical health, oral health, immunizations, and sensory screenings. They actively participate in coordinating health education and promotion initiatives for children, families, and staff.

Requirements

• LNA, LPN or RN with current Vermont license preferred.
• 2 years relevant experience.
• Upon hiring, completion of fingerprinting and staff physical.
• CPR and First Aid certification within six months of employment.
• Computer skills a MUST.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and record keeping, including spreadsheet applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and database management systems.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Familiarity with, and sensitivity to the challenges faced by low-income individuals.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties in compliance with HS Performance Standards, Content Area Plans, Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations for Center-Based Child Care and Preschool Programs, NAEYC, and NEKCA Standard of conduct.
• Complete NEKCA Performance Evaluations, Professional Development Self-Assessment, and in partnership with supervisor, Individualized Professional Development Plan.
• Be aware of indicators of child abuse and neglect and comply with Vermont Mandated Reporter Law and program Child Protection Protocol.
• Participate in center staff meetings, monthly content area meetings, pre-service, and in-services and incorporate relevant knowledge and skills into practice.
• Attend and participate in staff, agency, and service provider meetings deemed necessary for job performance.
• Monitor services and identify strengths and areas needing improvement within the Health Content Area.
• Working in partnership with Center Managers and center staff (HS & EHS), facilitate the development and implementation of plans of improvement by stating clear expectations, timelines and hands-on support in the areas of health services, nutrition services, and oral health services.
• Provide written documentation to appropriate supervisor as outlined in Human Resources Content Area should expectations and timelines not be met.
• Perform sensory screenings (hearing and vision) to newly enrolled children at center screening day and on an as needed basis.
• Oversee/assist with the gathering and inputting of Health data into GoEngage which includes: Immunizations, Edinburgh Prenatal or Postnatal Scale data, Prenatal/Postpartum Log data.
• Complete annual State of Vermont Department of Health Immunization survey.
• Oversee, with the Family and Community Engagement Manager, the training and implementation of ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) safety protocol.
• Oversee, with the Family and Community Engagement Manager, the training and implementation of Care for Kids curriculum.
• Collaborate, consult, and provide linkages between families and community agencies, especially health providers, to promote ongoing sources of health care.
• Promote public health principles and practices relevant to child health promotion, disease prevention and health promotion to families, staff and other agencies.
• Establish, maintain and review basic prevention practices, control and management of communicable disease, especially related to common childhood diseases.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends in health delivery and effect of these factors on children, families, and staff.
• Consult with families and colleagues regarding health promotion, health maintenance and health advocacy services, including screening, monitoring and follow-up.
• Co-develop, monitor and maintain tracking systems in the areas of health, nutrition, and oral health services including screening monitoring and follow up.
• Implement and monitor health and safety policies and procedures, including response to medical and dental health emergencies and medication administration, and ensure all staff are familiar and trained.
• Provide materials and resources for centers in the area of health, nutrition and oral health.
• Develop and provide health related trainings.
• Provide resources and services to enrolled prenatal and postpartum women and expectant families as per program performance standards.
• Responsible for tracking/overseeing site Evacuation Plans.
• Provide orientation to new staff in the area of health services, inclusive of nutrition and oral health services.
• Support program options and families in health, nutrition service and oral health.
• Provide input to performance evaluations as requested.
• Participate in state/community health related activities/meetings in discussion with supervisor.
• Develop, monitor and revise Health Component Delivery and Curriculum.
• Create/convene Health Services Advisory Committee on a bi-annual basis to assist in planning and evaluation of the delivery of health services which includes recruitment of community partners, parents and staff.
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of data through the PIR and Program Self-Assessment process.
• Participate in program Planning Committee and report on the following: Health Services inclusive of nutrition and oral health.
• Attend and participate in staff, agency, and service provider meetings deemed necessary for job performance.

Benefits

• Full Year, Full Time position.
• Hiring Range: $27.80 - $33.69.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree