Health Manager/Head Start
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or an Associate’s Degree in Health Services, Administrator
a related field with at least two years of experience. A vehicle to utilize while working in the
field, as well as a valid Virginia Driver’s License. A physical, CPS and criminal record check,
required at the time of Employment and thereafter as required by Head Start policies and
procedures.
Duties: Complete all necessary graphs and BMI, for Head Start children. Counsel individual
parents when necessary regarding the nutritional needs of their child(ren), obesity, allergy
concerns, etc. Attend management team meetings and will provide information regarding Health
service area upon request for: Director, local, funding source, with promptness. Review and
revise annually, Service Plans; under advisement/approval of the Director. Attend
trainings/conferences as needed. Keep accurate, up to date records; and will ensure
documentation will be accessible on a need to know basis. Assist in establishing Community
Partnerships to ensure and/or improve the quality of health services for children and families.
Assist families in obtaining: a medical/dental ongoing health care; resources information, health
care coverage; and/or maintaining EPSDT and Immunization schedules for children. Collaborate
with Case Managers in ensuring medical/dental follow-up and preventive health care for Head
Start children. Assist in coordinating health/safety training for staff, parent and children.
Coordinate classroom activities relevant to health and safety with teaching staff.
Conduct/ensure completion of Health and Safety Checklists on a regular basis for each
classroom. Conduct/coordinate Health Advisory Board Meetings at least 3 times per year.
Conduct/coordinate IHP meetings and address concerns with parents and staff. Maintain health
records of all Head Start/Early Head Start employees and volunteers; will notify staff of health
follow-ups. Input, maintain, and monitor Health data in the approved child data tracking system.
Maintain Frist Aid/CPR and MAT certifications.
Salary: $37,017 - $39,042; 40 hours per week with benefits.
Closing Date: Applications accepted until position is filled.