Health Coordinator
- Full-Time
- Waterbury, CT
- TEAM, Inc.
- Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Summary
Seeking an experienced professional to oversee the administration of the health, nutrition and safety components of an Early Head Start/Child Care partnership grant as well as center-based Early Education programs to ensure that Head Start, Early Head Start, School Readiness and state licensing standards are met.
Duties
Primary responsibilities include: 1) ensuring that all state and federal compliance regulations are implemented, 2) tracking of family childcare provider, staff, volunteer and consultant physicals as well as required trainings such as first aid, CPR, OSHA, etc., 3) providing orientation and trainings for all family childcare providers, volunteers and substitutes, 4) ensuring completion of required 45 day hearing/vision screenings and growth assessments, 5) facilitating the creation of and ensuring children with medical, nutritional or other needs have up-to-date Individual Health Plans, 6) providing ongoing support and training to family childcare providers, 7) ensuring children are up-to-date with all CT EPSDT standards, 8) assisting with the coordination of diaper distributions within the family childcare homes, 9) ensuring compliance with staff health trainings, 10) communicating effectively with families regarding the health and nutritional needs of their children, 11) assisting with the development of component plans, and 12) participating in and assisting with the coordination of Health Service Advisory committee meetings.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Public Health or related field and 3+ years relevant experience. Successful candidate must possess the following: 1) strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, 2) knowledge of state licensing standards, 3) knowledge of Head Start performance standards, and 4) solid computer skills.
Nice To Haves
Bilingual a plus.
Benefits
TEAM offers part-time employees a benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick time, personal time, retirement plan with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, and much more.
About Us
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Seeking an experienced professional to oversee the administration of the health, nutrition and safety components of an Early Head Start/Child Care partnership grant as well as center-based Early Education programs to ensure that Head Start, Early Head Start, School Readiness and state licensing standards are met.
Duties
Primary responsibilities include: 1) ensuring that all state and federal compliance regulations are implemented, 2) tracking of family childcare provider, staff, volunteer and consultant physicals as well as required trainings such as first aid, CPR, OSHA, etc., 3) providing orientation and trainings for all family childcare providers, volunteers and substitutes, 4) ensuring completion of required 45 day hearing/vision screenings and growth assessments, 5) facilitating the creation of and ensuring children with medical, nutritional or other needs have up-to-date Individual Health Plans, 6) providing ongoing support and training to family childcare providers, 7) ensuring children are up-to-date with all CT EPSDT standards, 8) assisting with the coordination of diaper distributions within the family childcare homes, 9) ensuring compliance with staff health trainings, 10) communicating effectively with families regarding the health and nutritional needs of their children, 11) assisting with the development of component plans, and 12) participating in and assisting with the coordination of Health Service Advisory committee meetings.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Public Health or related field and 3+ years relevant experience. Successful candidate must possess the following: 1) strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, 2) knowledge of state licensing standards, 3) knowledge of Head Start performance standards, and 4) solid computer skills.
Nice To Haves
Bilingual a plus.
Benefits
TEAM offers part-time employees a benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick time, personal time, retirement plan with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, and much more.
About Us
TEAM, Inc. is a state- and nationally-recognized Early Childhood provider serving 600 infant, toddler and preschool age children and families throughout Milford, the Greater Naugatuck Valley and Waterbury. With exceptional results in Head Start and NAEYC accreditation, TEAM continues to be an Early Childhood innovator in the State of Connecticut and beyond. Adopting a strengths-based approach to supporting staff and serving children and families, TEAM excels at meeting individual needs and ensuring positive outcomes.
To apply for this and other opportunities, please visit https://teaminc.bamboohr.com/jobs/.
TEAM, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.