The Health and Nutrition Coordinators plans,coordinates, and implements the health and nutrition services of the program. Provides direction and oversight of the health and nutrition areas. Organizes and ensures medical and dental services by working with community organizations, content specialists and local providers. Provides technical expertise, consulting, support, and ongoing monitoring and oversight.Ensures adherence to organization and program policies, standards, and procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepares and updates the health and nutrition policies and procedures, forms, reports, tracking systems, in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards.
Oversees the timely completion of health and nutritional screenings.
Oversees the monitoring of child health status, including documenting, tracking, follow-up of the recommended preventive pediatric health care as outlined in the EPSDT guidelines and recommended immunizations.
Produces reports regarding nutritional and health services, including completion of required grantee reports. Develops correction action plans for areas of concerns, or areas of non-compliance.
Identifies trends, patterns, and recommends strategies that support continuous quality improvement.
As assigned, will participate in the negotiation of inter agency agreements and contracts with local providers.
Plans and coordinates health and safety inspections.
Plans and coordinates pre-service and in-service training for all staff on health and nutrition topics, policies,procedures, and initiatives.
Leads the Community Health Advisory Partnership
Provides consultation and expertise regarding needs assessment and goal setting for parents and enrolled children.
Provides technical assistance and support to content-area managers.
Interprets research findings, community assessment data, and Head Start Program Performance Standards and applicable regulations to develop program guidelines.
Monitors service delivery through site visits, use of assessment tools, and follows through with strategies for resolving identified problems and unusual incidences and providing guidance on continuous program improvement.
Uses information from the national Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC), national and regional Training and Technical Assistance(TTA) providers, and other relevant resources to develop support materials and resources for internal and external staff, to keep them current on health trends, research, rules, and requirements.
Provides specialized information in the preparation of applications for health services and participates in the annual planning and refunding process.
Represents MAOF Head Start on local, regional, or national committees or councils to address health issues and trends. Gives work directions, resolves problems, prepares work schedules and sets deadlines to ensure completion of operational functions to supervised staff.
Prepares and completes weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly CDE and Head Start reports, as required
Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings, coordinator meetings, and other meetings as needed.
Collaborates effectively with others in a multidisciplinary approach.
Travels to centers,community agencies, conferences and trainings
Performs related duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, in health or nutrition sciences (e.g., public health, nursing, health or nutrition education,dietetics, health administration, pediatrics, or maternal and child health).
A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in health/nutrition services.
A minimum of one year’s experience providing training for staff, families, and children.
Knowledge
Methods in assessing and evaluating the quality and delivery of health service
Human development including prenatal, infant,toddler, preschool, and maternal health
Ethics in relation to child and family health
Staff development and in-service methods and techniques
Direct services methods
Assessment techniques used to consult with assigned agencies on identifying strengths of children and families
Community resources including family support services, emergency and crisis services, and child protective services
Techniques for counseling parents and children in health service areas
Head Start Performance Standards and related federal legislation
Head Start Act
Community Care Licensing (Title 22)regulations
Facility health and safety practices
MAOF Sponsored Benefits:
MAOF offers a comprehensive package of benefits and perks for both part- and full-time employees, including:
Personal Time Off(PTO) - Vacation/personal days or sick time).
Paid Sick Time – 48hours
Paid Holidays per Calendar Year - 12 paid holidays.
Bereavement Leave – 5paid days.
Jury Duty – 5 paid days.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid 100% by MAOF.
403(b) Retirement Plan- 5% employer match – 100% vested.
Basic Life and Accidental Insurance.
Pet Insurance.
Supplemental life insurance.
Professional development opportunities.
Employee Assistance(EAP) – For team members and dependents; counseling, legal assistance,financial planning, identity theft, etc.
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Health and Nutrition Coordinator
Application Procedure
To apply directly online, follow the link below. You can also download the application, fill it out and email it to jobs@maof.org Contact information below if you would like more information regarding this position. Phone Number: (323) 890-9600 Fax Number: (323) 890-9632 Email: jobs@maof.org
In order for your application to be accepted, the following documents are REQUIRED:
College Transcripts are REQUIRED when applying for the MAOF Head Start, Child Care and Pre-School programs,
Degree along with college transcripts REQUIRED for any positions that require a BA or higher degree,
When applying for positions of Associate Teacher, Teacher, Head Teacher or Site Supervisor a copy of the Permit from the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing is REQUIRED,
When applying for positions that do not require transcripts or degrees a High School diploma or equivalency REQUIRED,
Updated resume REQUIRED for all positions,
2 letters of PROFESSIONAL recommendation REQUIRED for all positions.
Minimum qualifications must-be-met by the close of filing date.
MAOF offers the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accidental Insurance, Employer Contribution and Employer Match 403(b) Retirement Plan with 100% vesting, Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs (EAP), Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, 501(c)(3) Designation Public Service Loan Forgiveness, other supplemental benefits such as AFLAC, Credit Union Membership and Discount tickets to Southern CA theme parks and attractions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
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