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Brightpoint

Health Coordinator-Head Start

Brightpoint, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, 46804


JOB DUTIES:

The Health Coordinator is responsible for planning, producing, coordinating, and monitoring the functions necessary to ensure a comprehensive health program that is in compliance with Child Care Licensing Regulations and Head Start Performance Standards.

Coordinate with Health Assistant and Family Advocates in the implementation of the functions of the Head Start health component.

Assist children/families with available local community health resources.

Monitor and evaluate children's health records. Create weekly and monthly reports to follow up.

Work with physicians and clinics to receive health results to comply Head Start regulations.

Perform hemoglobin and lead testing, as needed, after sending out and collecting permission forms.

Assist families with on-going health and dental care.

Maintain a Health Services Advisory Committee and collaborate with them to ascertain how to best serve the Head Start families.

Work with families and doctors to create health plans for children with chronic health issues so Head Start staff is knowledgeable on how to adequately care for children.

Work with physicians and parents regarding food allergies and substitutions. Ensure proper paperwork is on file regarding food allergies and create/distribute health plans according to child's needs.

Comply with the Head Start Act, all Head Start regulations, federal, state, and local regulations, contractual agreements and funding guidelines.

Implement Brightpoint Values at all times.

Maintain confidentiality of communications and records.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a current Indiana license. Or, a Bachelor's Degree in a related Health field such as Public Health, Maternal and Child health, or Health Education. Experience with young children aged 3-5 is preferred.

Minimum of one (1) year related work experience.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Computer skills in Word, Excel and database entry.

Ability to work with minimum supervision; self-motivated, attentive to detail, well organized, function well under deadlines and multiple priorities.

Ability to relate and interact effectively with individuals from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds particularly low-income.

Become certified in CPR and First Aid within twelve (12) months of hire.

When driving for CANI, the employee must have a valid Indiana driver's license and must maintain minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 on auto insurance.

When driving for Brightpoint, the employee must have a valid Indiana driver's license and must maintain minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 on auto insurance.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, EXT. 206 OR 213

Applications accepted at 227 E. WASHINGTON BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN

8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., MONDAY - THURSDAY, OR 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M., FRIDAY

OR VIA THE INTERNET AT mybrightpoint.org