Health Services Prgm Development Specialist

Grow Early Learning Corp•Raleigh, NC

23d•$49,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Grow Early Learning, a Head Start organization serving children and families of migrant and seasonal farm workers, is seeking a Health Services Program Development Specialist. This is an in-office position requiring extensive travel in and out of state. The specialist supports the design, development, implementation, and oversight of health and safety systems and services for children and families in an early childhood education environment, in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards. The role provides training and technical assistance to programs to support the delivery of health services and the maintenance of safety, promoting optimum health outcomes. The position works with the Director of Child and Family Health and other relevant staff to plan and deliver health and safety services, training, technical assistance, data analysis, program evaluation, and related resources. It also supports centers in building health care provider partnerships and contributes to health-focused popular education, including Promotores programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Maternal and Child Health, Public Health, Health Education, Nursing, or a related field focused on the health and safety of young children and their families.
Three years of experience providing training and technical assistance.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
High initiative, integrity, and strong work ethic.
Strong communication and analytical skills.
Knowledge of Head Start, health services, and adult learning principles.
Computer proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and data management systems.
Knowledge of the migrant agricultural worker experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Maternal and Child Health, or a related field.
Experience in health and safety of young children and their families.
Five years of experience providing training and technical assistance.
Bilingual in Spanish or Haitian Creole and English.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, in collaboration with the Director of Child and Family Health, in planning, designing, developing, and implementing comprehensive health and safety services that meet Head Start Program Performance Standards and applicable laws and regulations.
Plan and provide timely technical assistance and training on health services and safety topics through webinars, face-to-face sessions, center visits, email, phone, and other methods.
Ensure training aligns with Head Start Performance Standards, the organization's policies and procedures, and local and federal laws.
Track program-wide health services and safety data and assist the Director of Child and Family Health with analysis and report development.
Assist in developing Health Services Manual processes and procedures.
Develop training and technical assistance materials, such as videos, flyers, and brochures, in collaboration with the Director of Child and Family Health and Training Department.
Conduct data and trend analysis and program evaluation with the Director of Child and Family Health and other staff to inform the self-assessment, community assessment, and strategic plan.
Support centers in developing health care provider partnerships.
Support popular education efforts in health, including Promotores programs.
Maintain an updated monthly calendar and complete weekly reports.
Submit meeting, training and technical assistance, and site visit reports within deadlines established by the Director of Child and Family Health.
Safeguard confidential and sensitive child, family, and program information.
Present and provide agency leadership at national conferences as requested by the supervisor.
Attend professional workshops, seminars, and conferences as requested by the supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.