Health Services Coordinator

NeighborImpact

4d•Onsite

About The Position

NeighborImpact is seeking a Health Services Coordinator who is passionate about children’s health and family well-being. The organization changes lives by helping Central Oregon families access skills for success, family services, financial assistance, food, housing, weatherization and energy assistance, guided by values of Respect, Compassion, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Excellence, Responsiveness, and being Oriented towards positive change. NeighborImpact is recognized as one of Oregon’s 100 Best Non-Profits and is a leader in poverty alleviation. The Health Services Coordinator provides technical and health coordination services to support Head Start and Early Head Start (EHS) program health service goals and ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards. This role involves developing and maintaining effective health record keeping and reporting systems, coordinating and providing child sensory screening services, monitoring and supporting follow-up on child health services and classroom health plans, and assisting families in accessing health services. The position also supports program food and nutrition services and helps the Health Services Manager with staff training and collaboration with partnering agencies and program health consultants. Additionally, this role manages and coordinates the application assister grant with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and supervises the Application Assister Specialist.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required, with documented college course work (two or more classes) or in-service/CEU training (15 or more hours) in health and/or nutrition
At least 2 years of supervisory experience
One year of experience working with families with young children (work, volunteer, or college practicum/internship)
Within 6 months of hire, Level 3 CPR/1st Aid Instructor Certification
Must have an initial health examination, and a periodic re-examination (as recommended by health care provider) to ensure that employees do not because of communicable diseases, pose a significant risk to the health or safety of others, that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation
Regular and consistent in-person attendance is required for this job
Valid driver’s license
Good driving record
Proof of current auto insurance (current liability insurance)
Food Handler’s Card
Regular access to a personal vehicle for use on the job
Access to reliable transportation
Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Records check
Current enrollment in the OR Central Background Registry (CBR)
Within 60 days of hire, Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification is required
Above certifications must be kept current to remain employed

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
At least two years of experience in early childhood or child health setting
Bi-lingual English/Spanish speaker
Head Start parent or past parent

Responsibilities

Provide technical and health coordination services in support of Head Start and Early Head Start (EHS) program health service goals and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards
Assist with the development and maintenance of an effective and efficient health record keeping and reporting system
Coordinate and provide child sensory screening services
Monitor and support follow-up on child health service and child classroom health plans
Provide support to families in accessing health services
Support program food and nutrition services
Assist the Health Services Manager with staff training and collaboration with partnering agencies and program health consultants
Manage and coordinate the application assister grant with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
Supervise the Application Assister Specialist