Health Services Manager

Primary Purpose: Manage and implement health services in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and other pertinent federal, state, and local guidelines. Ensure the provision of comprehensive, coordinated whole child-centered case management services and promote health and wellbeing throughout the Head Start program. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in public or community health, health education, health administration or related field Special Knowledge/Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills Ability to identify and solve problems Ability to effectively coordinate services for young students and their families Ability to interact with diverse populations Proficiency with a variety of software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills preferred Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in community or public health or social services practice Minimum of three years of experience in a management role, with supervision responsibilities, in public health, community health, social services setting, non-profit organization or related entity Major Responsibilities and Duties: Provide leadership to the Head Start staff, foster teamwork, and encourage active involvement in implementing the HCDE Head Start mission, vision and values. Serve as a member of the Head Start management team, overseeing the planning, implementation and monitoring of Head Start at all levels, with particular responsibility for the health services component. Attend and participate in monthly Head Start Policy Council meetings and other meetings/trainings as required. Develop written procedures for implementing health services; monitor center-based invoices, budgets, grants and plans as required. Develop and implement comprehensive case management systems that support compliance with Head Start performance indicators and active family engagement in the program. Develop and implement an effective and comprehensive health services program that includes a broad range of services to students, including students with special needs; develop, maintain and participate in the Health Services Advisory Committee. Design and implement systems for the maintenance and accuracy of health records and program data to ensure compliance with reporting requirements. Design and regularly review program reports to monitor compliance and compile information for required program reports. In partnership with other areas, design and implement systems for students to receive comprehensive sensory, developmental and social/emotional screenings. Provide training to all staff and conduct and coordinate health education activities for staff, students and families. Perform other duties as assigned.

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