Health Advocate

Sunbeam Family Services, Inc.•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Advocate provides data entry support for their assigned program locations as required for maintaining and ensuring compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS). Health Advocates partner with families to provide health education and assist individuals to navigate the health systems. Health Advocates will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to support early childhood best practice in sustaining high quality services delivery. Health Advocates work with Family Advocates, School Directors and Community Teams to support families in completing mandatory health requirements and services to promote health and wellness. All Sunbeam employees and volunteers are expected to be sensitive to our clients’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics, reflect Sunbeam Family Services’ core values and perform in accordance with Sunbeam’s standards of excellence at all times.

Requirements

AA/AS degree, or in public health, social work, early childhood or related field.
One (1) year of experience in an early childhood or administrative setting.
Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with and caring for children and families
Willingness to work with high-risk, low-income communities
Accepting interpersonal approach that reflects cultural sensitivity to the unique and diverse experiences of families served
Able to effectively and respectfully communicate in a manner that consistently demonstrates respect and concern
Interpersonal skills including collaboration and ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams
Able to detect, discern, distinguish, observe, inspect and compare reports related to Health Requirements
Excellent command of English language and grammar, both verbal and written
Intermediate knowledge of computer operations and applications, including Microsoft, and the ability to master other computer technology / software programs as needed
Good organizational and time management skills
Must work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Communicate in a professional manner, demonstrating dignity and respect for our internal, external and community members.
Manage, protect and exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials.
Prioritize workload with focus on detail and accuracy
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and state required vehicle insurance for any vehicle used in performance of job duties.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, early childhood or a related field.
Experience in Head Start/Early Head Start
Knowledge and understanding of Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards
Knowledge and understanding of state and local childcare license requirements
Knowledge and understanding of Child Plus
Knowledge and understanding of NAEYC
Advanced Microsoft application knowledge and skills
Bilingual Spanish/English speaking ability to interact with children and families from multilingual homes

Responsibilities

Maintain professional integrity, exemplifying the values of, and expected within, the program while promoting the mission of the organization.
Demonstrate capacity for providing developmentally sensitive, evidence-based, hope centered and trauma informed services and leadership.
Develop knowledge and understanding of the requirements and health compliance requirements according to HSPPS and the Head Start Act.
Obtain certification for required screening tools as required.
Meet health compliance requirements with documentation according to HSPPS, state and local regulations.
Make contact with families upon enrollment acceptance to complete intake interviews and explain health requirements to enrolled families.
Administer screenings and/or coordinate with community partners to ensure screenings and services are delivered for children in compliance with HSPPS and DHS Childcare licensing requirements.
Perform data entry and updating for ongoing projects, including but not limited to ChildPlus and the annual PIR (Program Information Report).
Use ChildPlus protocols to enter data accurately and effectively organize information in a time-sensitive manner to provide information as needed.
Attend regular meetings/staffing and engage in intentional and collaborative problem solving with Mental Health, Education, Family Support, ERSEA and Disabilities teams.
Prioritize projects delegated by Health Coordinator to accomplish tasks in the time frame specified and at a high level of quality and confidentiality.
Respect the confidential nature of Personal Identifiable Information (PII).
Accurately communicate information in minutes, e-mails, memos and other written and verbal correspondence.
Promote culturally sensitive practice.
Travel locally as required in the performance of responsibilities.
Perform other appropriate and related responsibilities as assigned by supervisor, Chief Program Officer or Chief Executive Officer.