Health Services Worker -Lexington, Missouri ($16.97/HR)

UMOS•Lexington, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Services Worker I is responsible for participating in the Case Review Process to address health and disabilities program areas, determining special health care needs, restrictions, accommodations, necessary medications, or special diets for children. This role involves performing file reviews, obtaining health and dental information, scheduling health services, addressing health issues, conducting home visits when necessary, and preparing paperwork for clinics. The position also involves implementing Health, Nutrition, and Disabilities programs, monitoring IEP/IFSP goals, conducting in-house staffing meetings, implementing and monitoring procedures for child accidents, health emergencies, medication administration, and hygiene. Additionally, the role involves implementing and monitoring the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), coordinating home visits, monitoring health and safety compliances, planning and coordinating staff trainings, submitting reports, performing data entry, and participating in the collection of non-federal shares. The Health Services Worker also assists in recruitment activities and reports suspected child abuse and neglect.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old
Have High School Diploma/GED
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant or National Head Start Basic Health Services credential
Possess presentation/training experience
Be proficient in Microsoft Office
Good oral and written communication skills
Certified in First Aid, Infant/Child CPR, Adult CPR and AED
Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment.
Must complete a physical exam and TB test showing absence of Tuberculosis within 30 days of employment.
Must complete approved Shaken Baby Training prior to working with children and Fire Extinguisher Training within 30 days.
References must be provided.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in Case Review Process to address health and disabilities program areas and determine any special health care needs, restrictions, accommodations, necessary medications, or special diets needed for child to enroll.
Perform file reviews and obtain any current health or dental information through records request.
Schedule or assist parents in scheduling and obtaining physical, dental, immunizations, or any other health service needed by child, using state EPSDT requirements.
Address health issues, including short-term, illness-related exclusion of children with immediate health concerns, in accordance with sick child / communicable disease procedures, State Licensing, and through consultation with parents/guardian.
Send home “symptoms” letters.
Complete health, nutrition, and oral health referrals.
Conduct home visits when health or developmental concerns are suspected or identified through staff/parent observation, screenings, and daily health observations.
Obtain consents from parents, if parent unable to take child, for EPSDT, health or dental services that allows program to arrange services, as permitted by provider, and coordinate transportation for these services as needed.
Prepare paperwork for clinics including necessary forms for Provider (ex. immunization records, health history, lead screening, parent consent, etc.)
Implement Health, Nutrition, and Disabilities program (Policies & Procedures and related performance standards) which include In-house staffing and Referrals in accordance with the UMOS Referral process.
Completion of forms, reports, special needs transitions, case recordings, file reviews and encouraging parents to be active partners in their child’s health care needs, to include specialized services, as necessary.
Responsible for ensuring IEP/IFSP is developed in accordance with policy and procedures.
With guidance from the Special Services Specialist / Early Intervention Manager (SSS/EIM) monitor that IEP/IFSP goals are being implemented and tracked in coordination with CDC and teaching staff.
Conduct in-house staffing meetings for special services concerns by following UMOS Referral process and obtaining guidance from SSS/EIM.
Implement and monitor procedures/methods for child accidents, case reviews, health emergencies, injury/accident prevention, reporting (to include parents), and follow-up, medication administration, transportation and storage, individualization/ modifications for children with special needs, diapering, hygiene, sanitation, hand washing techniques, and sick child.
Implement and monitor the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) that includes family style meals, menus, infant feeding, proper storage and handling of breast milk, food handling, special diets, and classroom nutritional activities.
Address nutrition issues as needed.
Coordinate health, disability, pregnant women and/or newborns home visits with Family Services and teaching staff to maximize efficiency and staff time, and coordinate nutrition and speech consultant schedule in conjunction with the CDC and/or CM/CDC.
Monitor health and safety compliances including, but not limited to, conducting and monitoring health and safety checklist completion (ex. Safe Environments, playground safety inspections), posting SDS information and “Right to Know” information, monitoring first aid kit contents, chemical storage, scheduling/assisting in Emergency Preparedness drills, etc.
In conjunction with Center Manager, plan and coordinate First Aid, Infant/Child CPR, Blood borne Pathogen/Universal Precautions, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Abuse/Neglect trainings for staff, parents, and volunteers.
Submit complete and accurate, timely reports for assigned program areas including but not limited to tracking forms for health, special services and pregnant women and PIR reports, and ensure that Data entry of health, oral health, disabilities, and special services are completed in the family data base tracking system.
Participate in the collection of non-federal shares (in-kind) in area of responsibility to include the necessary documentation for processing.
Assist in ongoing recruitment plan activities, including recruitment of children with disabilities.
Report on suspected child abuse and neglect in accordance with state law and UMOS policies and procedures.
Perform other duties and attend meetings as assigned.