CHS Hershey Center
The Health Services Manager is an individual with a background in Health Services, Social Work, Nursing, Public Health or Education fields. This individual must care deeply about the health and well-being of children. The Health Services Manager will oversee activities related to health policies and services for the Center, including the delivery and administration of health and behavioral services to ensure quality and safety. The Manager will work to understand the needs of families and help to shape the scope of services provided by partnering with local providers to guide families in receiving such services. This individual will work closely with professionals at other CHS centers to maintain consistency in health policies and procedures. This position reports to the Center Director. The salary range for this position is $59,735 to $79,746 annually, based on experience.
Responsibilities:
Overseeing the provision and coordination of health services to children and families enrolled in the program
Identifying key health needs and interventions for children in collaboration with the family engagement team
Managing the early intervention referral process for children, as well as delivery of services, in coordination with Family Success team
Support the team with developing and implementing behavioral interventions and delivering classroom support
Provide education and guidance to families, and colleagues about social emotional development and positive classroom behaviors
Communicating with parents and lead meetings where difficult issues arise
Building and establishing partnerships to support child health needs
Managing support services providers and paraprofessionals
Providing supervision to and ensure that all health staff are complying with appropriate regulations
Ensuring implementation of policies and procedures for safety practices in conjunction with the Central Office Health Services team
Implementing corrective initiatives and track most common issues and/or trends
Staying updated and informed on child health best practices (e.g. trauma-informed care, etc.) and regulatory requirements for supporting all children's success, birth to age five.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's in Health Services, Social Work, Nursing, Public Health, Education or related field
5 years of relevant experience preferably in health services area
Ability to correspond and establish supportive relationships with caseworkers, parent/guardians, staff, and children
Knowledge of the State's health and safety requirements (DHS/OCDEL, DOH, OSHA, ADA) and NAEYC standards
Experience with managing both internal and external care providers across multiple disciplines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares about working in a mission-focused organization
Demonstrated understanding of and ability to effectively work with low-income families (preferred)
Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions
Willingness to be held accountable and receive feedback
Comfortability with technology including MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and/or willingness to learn
Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to influence, lead, and educate teams
Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models for children
U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances