Health Specialist

4 weeks ago


Augusta, Maine, United States YMCA Of Metro Atlanta Full time
Job Title: Health Specialist

At the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Health Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of our children and families.

Job Summary:

The Health Specialist will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and other applicable requirements. This includes assisting in the organization of identifying and meeting family health needs, reviewing education records and lesson plans for completeness and accuracy, and planning and delivering pre-service and in-service training for staff, parents, and volunteers.

Key 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 for staff, parents, and volunteers.
  • Work with other program specialists to ensure that health, nutrition, mental health/disabilities, and social services are incorporated into 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 systems 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.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in health, public health, or related fields.
  • 3+ years of experience in a Social Services/Health/Special Education services.
  • A combination of education and Head Start work experience directly related to Social Services and/or Health Special Education will be considered.
Working Conditions:

The Health Specialist will work in a fast-paced environment, sitting, bending, stooping, standing, and lifting up to 25 pounds. The ability to pass a pre-employment background check, including a criminal record check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record (MVR), is required. Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.



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