Health and Nutrition Services Coordinator

Children First•Sarasota, FL

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Health & Nutrition Services Coordinator (HNSC) is responsible for the coordination and monitoring of health and nutrition services through adherence to Head Start Program Performance Standards and other regulatory requirements pertaining to child health and nutrition. The NHSC works in collaboration with the Early Childhood Nurse and Family Services staff under the direction of the Director of Family Services. This position is responsible for data collection, entry, quality, integrity, analysis and reporting for continuous quality improvement and compliance. Work is reviewed through regular coaching, feedback and performance reviews with supervisor.

Requirements

Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record – proof of auto insurance within agency limits, or access to transportation.
Immediate/continued enrollment in the Criminal History Registry-Child Care Division.
Current Health Appraisal, updated every two (2) years.
Associate’s degree minimum required.
Strong computer skills required.
Knowledge of Infant/Child Health (oral and physical) including state Medicaid EPSDT requirements.
Knowledge of Community Resources access and availability.
Knowledge of Principles, practices and objectives of Head Start programs.
Ability to speak, read and write English.
Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, with all levels of audiences.
Ability to teach and/or train staff, utilizing adult learning principles.
Ability to manage time, stress and constantly changing situations; prioritize a complex workload to meet deadlines.
Ability to utilize agency resources to appropriately answer questions and provide guidance to staff and parents.
Ability to provide compliance monitoring in a proactive and supportive manner.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions in a constantly changing regulatory environment.
Ability to translate theory and professional training into practical solutions.
Ability to deal with sensitive family situations in a non-threatening and professional manner.
Ability to collect, analyze and aggregate program data and make accurate reports and recommendations.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with parents, staff and community partners.
Ability to work independently without intense supervision.
Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with families.
Use of computer, word processing, database, Internet and e-mail.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification.
Degree in Health, Nutrition or closely related field preferred.
Experience in Health and/or Nutrition Services preferred.
Knowledge of Early childhood education and intervention.
Bilingual in English/Spanish is helpful.

Responsibilities

Coordination and monitoring of health and nutrition services.
Adherence to Head Start Program Performance Standards and other regulatory requirements pertaining to child health and nutrition.
Collaboration with Early Childhood Nurse and Family Services staff.
Data collection, entry, quality, integrity, analysis and reporting for continuous quality improvement and compliance.