Health Specialist

4 days ago

Augusta, Georgia, United States YMCA Of Metro Atlanta Full time

As a leading organization in education, wellness, and community development, the YMCA of Metro Atlanta is committed to creating a positive impact on the lives of children and families in our community. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Health Specialist to join our team and contribute to our mission.

The Health Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the health and well-being of our children and families, while also promoting healthy lifestyles and behaviors. This position requires a strong understanding of health and wellness principles, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in health, public health, or a related field, and at least 3 years of experience in a social services or health-related field. A combination of education and experience will be considered. The candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, including a criminal record check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record check, according to company policy.

The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the development and update of the annual Health Specialist Work Plans and Policies and Procedures.
  • Review education records and lesson plans for completeness and accuracy.
  • Assist in the planning and delivery of pre-service and in-service training of staff, parents, and volunteers.
  • Work with other program specialists to ensure that health, nutrition, mental health/disabilities, and social services are incorporated into the planned classroom activities.
  • Make scheduled site visits to all Head Start Program Sites to monitor Health Specialist Services activities, including tracking and follow-up, Health/Safety, and nutrition services.
  • Report program/site medical, dental, hearing, and vision concerns, as appropriate.
  • Monitor record keeping system to include reviewing program Health Specialist files for accuracy, generating and reviewing child plus data, including the PIR, and ensuring confidentiality.
  • Maintain and monitor reports of all services and internal referrals/follow-up, referral packets on all children, including Health screenings, dental, and physical examinations, to meet the 45/90-day mandate.
  • Track mandated health screenings/exams for all enrollees and schedule appointments, as needed: Screenings (45-Day) Examinations (90-Day) Hearing Speech Physical Growth Assessment Vision Developmental Dental Blood Pressure.
  • Ensure files have a completed Health History and signed parental consent forms on all enrollees.
  • Enter and maintain ChildPlus Health Services data activities to include immunizations/screenings, examinations/treatment, and follow-up results.
  • Track Health Specialist delivered to children at all sites. Submits Site Visit Reports to the Center Managers/Leaders and FSAs.
  • Meet with providers and parents during scheduled consultation, in the absence of the Manager.
  • Assist with planning of all Health Specialist activities (i.e. fairs, conferences, and parent meetings).
  • Assist in the recruitment of community and healthcare agencies/providers for participation on Health Services Advisory Committee.
  • Attend appropriate community meetings for the purpose of networking and identifying appropriate resources for Head Start children and families.
  • Monitor and maintain records of inventory to ensure that adequate first aid supplies, equipment, and other related supplies (pull-ups, etc.) are on hand at all times.
  • Prepare and submit Monthly Reports: service delivery monitoring, inventory, and site visits. NOTE: All medical, dental, vision, and hearing concerns to be reported to the Health Manager immediately.
  • Compile updated information on community resources.
  • Recruit volunteers and in-kind contributions.

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