HEALTH CARE SPECIALIST- Connections North

Description

Position Data:

Grade: E72 Non-Exempt

Reports to: Child Health Services Manager

Basic Function or Position Summary:

Conduct screenings and assessments and provide emergent care for illnesses and injuries to children in care; provide educational resources for families regarding child health and nutrition.

Non Exempt

$19.81 per hour 

35 hour/week 

Security Clearance Level 3 V, A, C, R

Requirements

Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

• Communicate with parents about their child’s health needs and development concerns in a timely and effective manner
• Provide medical, oral, nutrition and mental health education support services that are understandable to individuals, including individuals with low health literacy
• Determine whether each child has ongoing sources of continuous, accessible health care and health insurance coverage. If the child does not have such a source of ongoing care and health insurance coverage, assist families in accessing a source of care and health insurance
• Ensure children are up-to-date on a schedule of age appropriate preventive and primary medical and oral health care; for those that are not, assist parents with making arrangements to bring the child up-to-date as quickly as possible.
• Obtain or complete child health screenings within regulatory standards and initiates referrals for evaluation.
• Reviews child health records and health histories to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develops and tracks individual health care plans, including special diets and medications.
• Provide emergent care for child injuries and illnesses.
• Assist in the development of the center’s Health Care Plan.
• Coordinate the center’s oral health hygiene program.
• Promote breastfeeding, including facilities to properly store and handle breast milk and make accommodations, for mothers who wish to breastfeed during program hours, and if necessary, provide referrals to lactation consultants or counselors;
• Work with mental health consultants to implement strategies to identify and support children with mental health and social and emotional concerns
• Documents children’s incidents.
• Maintains complete information on CAPSYS and mandated health files.
• Administers medication in accordance with Federal and State regulations.
• Assist with maintaining inventory and ordering supplies/equipment.
• Provide care and supervision of children in need of medical care on a regular basis and in support of classroom staff on an as needed basis.
• Promotes agency mission.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.
• Maintains consistent professional customer service.
• Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.
• Other duties as designated by supervisor

Key Working Relationships:

A. Internal: Early Care and Education team

B. External: Customers, community agency representatives, school district staff, and local health providers

Supervisory Scope:

A. Number of staff supervised: 0

B. Titles supervised: n/a

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all policies and procedures
• Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes
• Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate
• Participates in organizational and divisional management systems

Knowledge, Skills Required:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• NYS Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B) certification required; NYS Advanced Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (AEMT-P) certification preferred.
• Ability to work as an effective team member/leader.
• Maintain positive and cooperative relationships internally and externally.
• Strong computer, phone, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks, documentation, maintaining files, monitoring, and charting.

Physical

• Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort

Special Requirements:

• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times
• Pre-employment physical exams and TB Testing
• Valid Driver’s license
• Reliable transportation
• Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle
• Ability to travel throughout the county
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required
• Works compassionately with a diverse population
• Experience navigating community programs