Health Services Coordinator

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Omaha, NE

10d•$39 - $42

About The Position

The Health Services Coordinator coordinates all aspects of the Health Services Department in collaboration with parents, staff, and community providers. The role supports optimal health, nutrition, vision, and dental services for pregnant women, infants, and children enrolled in the Early Head Start Program. It is responsible for timely and accurate completion of health, safety, nutrition, and prenatal Federal Head Start Performance Standards, including Nebraska’s EPSDT program requirements. The position coordinates department compliance with federal, state, and Head Start standards; promotes participant, family, and staff health and nutrition; and works with health professionals, Family Consultants, and parents to support ongoing care, prenatal visits, preventive well-baby checks, screenings, dental and vision exams, and immunizations. The coordinator reviews and tracks health records and requirements in ChildPlus, provides case management and follow-up, develops individualized prenatal service plans, performs screenings and newborn assessments, and conducts meetings and monitoring activities. The role also supports policy development, file reviews, community and self-assessment, staff onboarding and training, and participation in staff and supervisory meetings. Driving is an essential function. The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with compensation of $39.00–$42.00 per hour. The work environment typically has a moderate noise level.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Medical Science, or a related field.
At least one year of related experience.
Knowledge of health and nutrition for infants, toddlers, and pregnant women.
Ability to be flexible and work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
Administrative skills, including use of standard office equipment, Microsoft Outlook, Office, PowerPoint, and Excel, data entry, attention to detail, and filing.
Good written and spoken communication skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.
Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the service population.
Pass all applicable background checks and a medical examination and tuberculosis test.
Valid driver’s license from the state of residence and approval through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.
For nurses, an active, unrestricted RN or LPN license and authorization to practice in Nebraska.
Obtain First Aid, CPR, and CPI certifications within three months of hire.
Meet physical requirements that include sitting, using hands, reaching, standing, walking, talking or hearing, occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing or balancing, regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
As an employee of The Salvation Army, do nothing to undermine its religious mission.

Nice To Haves

Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the Health Services Department to ensure compliance with federal, state, and Head Start standards and promote best practices in health, nutrition, dental, and vision care.
Promote optimal health and nutrition for program participants, families, and staff.
Work with community health professionals to ensure enrolled children and pregnant participants have continuous, accessible, comprehensive health and prenatal care.
Work with Family Consultants and parents to support regular prenatal appointments and children’s preventive well-baby checks, screenings, dental and vision exams, and immunizations according to the Nebraska EPSDT schedule.
Complete hearing and vision screenings for newly enrolled children within 45 days of enrollment and as needed when concerns arise.
Ensure timely completion of new participant, prenatal, and age-based monthly health requirements.
Monitor, process, and report completed health requirements; request and receive medical records promptly and document tracking in ChildPlus.
Review medical records and document diagnoses, concerns, and referrals in ChildPlus, ensuring timely case management and follow-up.
Develop individualized prenatal service plans based on risk and provide prenatal curriculum materials and supplemental information as needed.
Ensure timely completion and documentation of Prenatal Home Visit Plans, mandatory education topics, and postpartum depression screenings in ChildPlus.
Complete in-home Newborn Assessments within 14 days of birth, OAE hearing screens, and postpartum assessments of mothers.
Ensure timely completion of WIC Nutrition Surveys and Nutrition Assessments.
Conduct monthly expectant mothers’ group meetings and quarterly Health Services Advisory Council meetings.
Analyze and report ongoing monitoring data for MDT Staffing and monthly leadership meetings.
Develop, update, and revise policies and procedures in compliance with federal regulations.
Complete monthly file reviews and monitoring reports.
Research, analyze, and collaborate on the annual Community and Self-Assessment.
Assist with onboarding and training new program staff and annual Pre-Service Training.
Attend staff development and training opportunities, staff meetings, and supervisory meetings as scheduled.
Drive as an essential function of the position.
Perform other duties as assigned.