Health Services Manager

Position Overview

The Health Services Manager is responsible for overseeing, planning, implementing, and evaluating our comprehensive health and dental programs. This role involves extensive record-keeping, organization, problem-solving, and time management. It also requires interpreting and communicating complex medical data, regulations, and terminology while working closely with children, staff, parents, and community partners.

Health & Dental Services

• Oversee and monitor a comprehensive health and dental program, ensuring children receive:
• Complete physical examinations, treatment, and follow-up
• Hearing and vision screenings
• Tuberculosis screenings
• Age-appropriate immunizations
• Dental screenings, exams, treatment, and follow-up

• Ensure children are up-to-date on preventive and primary healthcare within four weeks of entry and as needed.
• Collaborate with parents to schedule medical and dental appointments, considering their work schedules.
• Develop follow-up plans and arrange re-screening, diagnostic testing, and treatment for children with identified health concerns.
• Assist families in obtaining prescribed medications, medical aids, and equipment.
• Develop and maintain health and dental policies and procedures in compliance with Head Start and state regulations.
• Monitor children’s health status through daily health checks and medication administration as per policy.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and submit timely reports on health services activities.

Training & Education

• Plan and coordinate training for staff on:
• Health and immunization records management per HIPAA regulations
• Health policies and procedures
• Required equipment use
• Health-related documentation and reports
• Health and safety monitoring

• Develop and integrate health education programs for children into the curriculum.
• Provide health education programs for parents.

• Organize and lead the Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC), ensuring required professionals and parents are included.
• Establish partnerships with healthcare providers, negotiating free or reduced-cost services.
• Identify and include health and dental service resources in the Community Resource Directory.
• Assist parents in securing accessible healthcare for their families.
• Collaborate with community agencies to integrate health services for children and families.
• Provide consultations to staff and parents regarding children’s health concerns.

• Communicate professionally, objectively, and clearly in both verbal and written formats.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to share child health information with families effectively.
• Maintain confidentiality of child, family, and staff information at all times.

• Attend and participate in meetings, in-service trainings, and other professional development opportunities.
• Stay updated on continuing education requirements.
• Ensure compliance with child abuse reporting regulations.
• Maintain professional ethics and uphold agency standards of conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of two (2) years in school health, public health, Head Start health services, a nonprofit health agency, hospital, or physician’s office serving children.
• Skills:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer and organizational skills
• Ability to counsel parents on child and family health issues
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism under pressure
• Commitment to working with diverse communities and families
• Additional Requirements:
• Knowledge of conversational Spanish preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle
• Willingness to travel between facilities as needed
• Must pass all required background checks

• Work involves sitting, computer use, and standing/walking throughout facilities.
• Frequent hand and finger movement required.
• Occasional physical activities, including lifting (up to 25 lbs.), climbing, balancing, walking, and…