Health Services Coordinator

The Salvation Army Central Territory•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Health Services Coordinator oversees the Health Services Department for the Early Head Start Program, working with parents, staff, and community providers to support health, nutrition, vision, dental, and prenatal services for pregnant women, infants, and children. The role ensures timely and accurate compliance with Federal Head Start Performance Standards, applicable state requirements, and Nebraska’s EPSDT program requirements. The Coordinator monitors participant health requirements and records, coordinates preventive and prenatal care, conducts screenings and assessments, develops individualized prenatal service plans, and supports families through education and case management. The position also contributes to program monitoring, policy development, staff training, and community and self-assessment activities. Driving is an essential function.

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 manage multiple projects or tasks simultaneously and work flexibly.
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.
Ability to handle confidential matters.
Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the service population.
Must pass applicable background checks and a medical examination and Tuberculosis test.
Must have a 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 eligibility to practice in Nebraska are required.
Must obtain First Aid, CPR, and CPI certification within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the Health Services Department to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Head Start Performance Standards and promote best practices in health, nutrition, dental, and vision care.
Promote the health and nutrition of program participants, families, and staff.
Coordinate with community health professionals to support continuous, accessible, comprehensive health and prenatal care for enrolled children and pregnant participants.
Work with Family Consultants and parents to support regular prenatal appointments, well-baby checks, lead and hemoglobin 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.
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.
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’ groups 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 to comply 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 required for the position and perform other duties as assigned.