EHS EXPECTANT FAMILIES COORDINATOR

TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY•Peach Bottom Township, PA

4d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Expectant Families Coordinator provides services to pregnant women, including referrals, education, monitoring of pregnancy, and ongoing support during pregnancy and the first months of life, in accordance with Head Start regulations. This role involves working closely with Home Visiting Manager management and staff to ensure effective and efficient delivery of health services for Early Head Start Expectant Families and infants up to one year old transitioning from the Expectant Families program. The coordinator assists Family Partnership staff in maintaining accurate health, dental, and nutrition records, monitors and documents the health/nutrition status of children, and performs pertinent screenings to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and New Jersey Licensing. They collaborate with family workers and the Child/Family Site Director to review intake materials and health updates, make referrals for health, dental, and nutrition issues, and advocate for preventative care. The position includes regular home visits for families and enrolled children as necessary, acting as a liaison between Expectant Parents and service providers, and assisting with the transition from the Expecting Parents program to childcare. The coordinator also addresses special dietary needs, coordinates with social service agencies, and assists families in accessing community resources. They are involved in the supervision of EHS services related to transitions, policy development, and ensuring child safety. Reporting includes statistical and narrative reports to various agencies, monthly reports on service area statistics, and assisting the Program Quality team with tracking program information. The role also involves coordinating transition processes, attending parent and staff meetings, recruiting volunteers for the Health Services Advisory Committee, and performing other assigned Head Start duties.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (RN/LPN), preferred.
Early childhood health care experience, including knowledge of current child care health requirements as mandated by local and state licensing bodies
Ability to prepare and teach meaningful health education principles and practices to individuals of varying educational and socio-economic backgrounds.
Minimum of two years management experience
Must have a valid New Jersey driver’s license and access to a vehicle daily.
Must submit to background/fingerprint check

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Home Visiting Manager management and staff to ensure that all Health Services for Early Head Start Expectant Families and infants 1 year or younger transitioning from the Expectant Families program are delivered effectively and efficiently.
Assist Family Partnership staff to maintain accurate, confidential up to date health, dental and nutrition records for all EHS children coming from the Expectant Families program during the child’s first six months in the center-based EHS program as outlined in the Procedure Manual in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, New Jersey Licensing and HIPPA regulations.
Monitors and documents health/nutrition status of all EHS children coming from the Expectant Families program during the child’s first six months in the center-based EHS program in the program to ensure all screenings, assessments, immunizations are up to date and in compliance.
Performs pertinent screenings for all EHS children coming from the Expectant Families program during the child’s first six months in the center-based EHS program to remain in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards
In collaboration with family workers and Child/Family Site Director reviews family intake materials and health updates for health/nutrition needs for children transitioning from Expectant Mothers program to EHS center based.
When appropriate, completes referrals for health, dental and nutrition issues of children; seeking outside resources as appropriate for children transitioning from Expectant Mothers program to EHS center based.
Collaborate with Family Partnership staff to ensure that all children, families receive the required medical, dental and nutrition assessments and follow-up within the time requirements of Head Start Performance Standards and N.J. Licensing, for children transitioning from Expectant Mothers program to EHS center based.
Advocates preventative health, dental, and nutrition care for all clients through established channels for available services to Head Start/Early Head Start families.
Involved in regular, purposeful home visits for families or enrolled children as necessary.
Acts as an advocate and liaison between Expectant Parents and service providers.
Regular home visits with Expecting Parents according to Head Start Procedure.
Completes Community Family Partnership Agreement with all Expecting Parents, making referrals to community resources as needed with assistance from Community Family partnership staff.
Assists Expecting Parents with transition from the Expecting Parents program to child care as per parent’s preference within three months of child’s birth.
Assists Expecting Parents obtain medical, dental, nutrition services per Head Start Performance Standards using established Community and Head Start resources.
Addresses special dietary needs and/or requirements for EHS infants 1 year or younger for children transitioning from Expectant Mothers program to EHS center based.
Coordinates with other social service agencies and community resources for EHS Expectant Families or for children transitioning from Expectant Mothers program to EHS center based.
Collaborate with Family Partnership staff to assist families to access community resources.
Collaborate with Family Partnership staff to compile and maintain an up to date community resource directory.
Supervision for EHS services as it relates to the transitions and services during transitions for infants moving into Early Head Start home-based or center-based.
Work with the Expectant Families Manager to develop Early Head Start policies and procedures in conjunction with other management, the Director of Program Services and Vice President of EHS/HS.
Ensures the safety of all children by participating in monitoring of center, implementation of child safety procedures, reporting accidents, reporting child abuse or neglect, following Standards of Conduct, and reporting any child health/safety concern to supervisor.
On-going monitoring for EHS
Submit all required statistical and narrative reports in a timely, accurate manner, including, but not limited to: reports and statistics to Local, State and Federal agencies as required, a monthly report (service area related statistics/issues, # of center visits, observations, issues, meetings, trainings, analysis of program issues along with suggestions).
Assist Program Quality team in accurate tracking of all pertinent program information.
Coordinate transition process of children and families coming into EHS and transitioning out of EHS.
Attend parent and staff center meetings.
Recruit community volunteers for the Health Services Advisory Committee with expertise in serving expectant and new families and participate in all Health Services Advisory Committee meetings.
Perform all other assigned Head Start Duties as assigned.