Health Coordinator - Miles City

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: - At a minimum have a baccalaureate degree, preferably related to one or more of the disciplines they oversee, or ability to obtain credential within required timeframe from date of hire - Be able to meet ALL Montana Childcare Licensing Rules and Regulations for administrative and teaching staff - Maintain a current 1st Aid and CPR certificate - Have a valid Drivers License and be able to be listed on company insurance for use of personal vehicle for work related purposes - Have means and freedom to travel as required by Head Start duties and/or training - Prefer prior experience working in Head Start or a health and human services related field and working and/or coordinating services for young children and families DUTIES INCLUDE: - Maintain a Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC) that includes engaged Head Start families, health professionals, program staff, and other community volunteers - Collect, analyze, and maintain required data for child files and Child Plus for record keeping and reporting, including the Head Start Program Information Report (PIR) - Know current pediatric periodicity schedules (EPSDT), dental periodicity schedules, and immunization recommendations and requirements, and understand screening, assessment, and examination results - In collaboration with the program's mental health consultant and families, promote children's social and emotional well-being, assess risk and make appropriate referrals for children and families with mental health concerns - Know about food safety and sanitation practices (e.g., food preparation, cross-contamination, temperatures, and storage) - Be familiar with individual child and adult nutritional needs, preferences, and special dietary requirements for children (e.g., food allergy/ intolerance, portion size, BMI) - Use Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines to support cook staff in providing nutritious family style meals to all students - Demonstrate knowledge of infection control procedures to include identification of potential risks and prevention strategies - Demonstrate safe methods that meet state and tribal requirements of administering medications, including consent, handling, labeling, storing, disposing, and recognizing possible side effects - Maintain health and safety of Head Start children and staff by practicing active supervision - Ensure all staff are trained on policies and procedures related to active supervision - Must travel regularly to all centers for ongoing monitoring and implementation of systems and services Full-time position, working 40 hours per week. $22.04 per hour and up, depending on experience. Benefits include: paid vacation, sick leave, 401K and health insurance. To apply, submit a completed Action application (which includes Supplemental Questions, Supplementary Form, Authorization for Release of Information Form and Background Authorization) to Job Service. Job Description and required company application materials are available by emailing [email protected] or by calling 406-377-3314 x0.