Health Specialist/Licensed Practical Nurse
1 month ago
Join the Chester County Intermediate Unit as a Health Specialist/Licensed Practical Nurse and contribute to the well-being of students, families, and the community.
Job Summary:The Health Specialist/Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for implementing health services, including medical, dental, and nutrition services, for the Head Start program. This role involves staff and parent consultations, training, and assistance in the effective use of the management system for the total health services program.
Key Responsibilities:- Planning:
Develop and implement training and support for Head Start staff on health, medication, and safety protocols and requirements.
Review and analyze child nutrition assessments and growth assessments, and recommend and refer for appropriate action as needed.
Ensure mechanisms are in place to support communication among staff, parents, and community providers to address individual health and nutrition needs. - Ongoing Monitoring and Record-Keeping:
Collect, enter, analyze, and report Head Start health data.
Provide updates on health services to the management team and grantors as required.
Assist in implementing a comprehensive system of services for preventing health problems and intervening promptly when they exist. - Parent Involvement:
Assist families in assuming primary responsibility for their own and child's well-being related to nutrition, health, and physical activity.
Consult with parents on their child's health needs and coordinate with Head Start staff and within the classroom. - Health Services and Education:
Conduct regular Head Start site and home visits to assess student health and assist families in procuring appropriate health services as needed.
Integrate nutrition and oral and physical health education into services and provide education and resources for Head Start parents and staff. - Community Partnerships:
Attend Health Services Advisory Committee meetings to ensure the health program is responsive to community and program needs.
Assist in coordinating and hosting health-related events and services that support program students and families and the community-at-large. - Service Coordination:
Participate actively in regularly scheduled team and program meetings to report on progress and ensure service coordination across all departments.
Work cooperatively with Family Services to ensure the provision of timely health and dental services to Head Start children and families.
Qualifications:
LPN program completed and LPN licensure required.
Willingness to obtain and keep current certifications in CPR and First Aid required.
CPR and First Aid instructor certification preferred.
Bilingual/Bicultural strongly preferred.
Proficiency in word processing, electronic student management system, email, and internet navigation required.
Work Schedule:
190-day position, 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week (Monday - Friday).
Salary Range:
Support Hay, Level 11, $23.00 - $28.75/hr. // $32,775 - $40,969/yr.
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