Integrated Health & Nutrition Manager bei Plaza De La Raza Child Development Services Inc

Description

POSITION:                Integrated Health & Nutrition Manager

JOB CODE:                IPAPC  

OCCUPATIONAL GROUPING:  Integrated Program Administration  

REPORTS TO:               Assistant Director of Program Services  

CLASSIFICATION:       Exempt

POSITION TYPE:       Full Time/ Full Year (12-Months)

SALARY GRADE:       41

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE:    $5,793.68 to $7,986.65

BI-WEEKLY SALARY RANGE:    $2,674.01 to $3,686.15

LOCATION:       City of Industry, CA 

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. (Plaza) is a comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on school readiness for children zero to five years of age.  Developmentally appropriate services are provided for children from low-income families, zero to five years of age. Plaza de la Raza currently serves over  650 children and their families.

DEFINITION

Under general direction, this position is responsible for oversight of Health and Nutrition requirements for enrolled children and expectant families. This position supports the integration of health and nutrition into family services and is responsible for monitoring the implementation of quality health and nutrition services that support each child’s growth and school readiness. This position is responsible for ensuring health procedures are performed only by licensed/certified health professionals with expertise in serving young children and their families. This Integrated Health and Nutrition Manager ensures health services are supported by staff/consultants with training and experience in public health, nursing, health education, maternal and child health or health administration.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

The Assistant Director of Program Services provides general direction and supervision. This position exercises supervision over the Health Specialist/LVN and Registered Nurse Consultant. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develops, plans, and oversees the implementation of agency health plans, policies, and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and grantee requirements to meet the needs of children and families, with sensitivity to cultural differences.

· Supervises screening and child health needs by ensuring timely health screenings and guidance to staff in identifying and addressing children’s health and developmental needs.

· Provides leadership, guidance, training, and supervision to assigned Family Services Assistants, Home Visitors, and Health Specialist/LVN, and effectively communicates expectations and desired outcomes.

· Facilitates the development, implementation, and coordination of activities designed to meet compliance with regulations.

· Monitors and reviews the California Health Periodicity Schedule for Health Assessment requirements by age group.

· Monitors for compliance with all Health and Nutrition requirements within Head Start Performance Standards and state program requirements.

· Monitors, implements, and follows up with the agency’s health and nutrition policies and procedures.

· Ensures confidentiality of children’s and family files is maintained in accordance with agency policies and procedures, Community Care Licensing, and HIPAA requirements.

· Monitors delivery of Health Services to ensure timeline requirements are met and follow-up occurs when needed.

· Maintains documentation and records in children's files and tracking systems in preparation for internal reporting and the annual Program Information Report (PIR).

· Prepares and submits the Annual Immunization Report and other reports required by the grantee.

· Attends Policy Committee meetings to address the purpose and need for complete physical and dental exams for children, and to discuss the overall goals and objectives of health requirements.

· Leads education and emergency preparedness through direction to staff and parent health education, outreach efforts, and emergency response planning.

· Coordinates Health and Mental Health Advisory Meetings in collaboration with the Mental Health Coordinator to support access to community resources that benefit enrolled children and families.

· Ensures ongoing monitoring, tracking, follow-up, and analysis of health, family services, and nutrition are completed within required timelines per Head Start Performance Standards, grantee GIMS, contractual obligations, and all applicable state and local requirements.

· Supports and participates in multidisciplinary team meetings.

· Ensures that each site has materials that promote healthy habits and required health services.

· Monitors record-keeping systems to ensure delivery of services and follow-ups are completed within established timelines; uses data systems to track service delivery, referrals, and ensure children stay current on screenings, care, and immunizations.

· Maintains knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local requirements and regulations; communicates updates to administration and staff for planning, training, and monitoring purposes; and proposes adaptations to agency policies and procedures as appropriate.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of:

Head Start Performance Standards, health, nutrition and community health including practices and procedures relevant to public health programs and available community resources. Must understand Community Care Licensing Division requirements, including child medical assessments and immunizations, as well as comprehensive health services that support child development, safety, nutrition, and mental health in alignment. Familiarity with the California Immunization Registry (CAIR).

Ability to: 

Promote child well-being and identify concerns related to health, nutrition, and child safety; provide guidance and training to staff; exercise sound professional judgment; and monitor compliance with health requirements. Must be sensitive to the needs of low-income children and families, work collaboratively with a team of specialists to help families establish a medical and dental home, and effectively coordinate individualized medical service plans.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:  

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Public Health, Nursing, Health Science, Community Health, Child Development, or related field. 

Experience:  

Five years of experience of diversified program and policy support experience related to educational and social services, including the coordination or direct program services with participants, staff, policy committees, and other parties included two years of supervisory experience and work with Federal and State mandated programs that are similar in nature to Head Start/Early Head Start. 

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

· Successful completion of an initial health examination, performed by or under the supervision of a physician, to determine, at a minimum, the prospective employee can perform requirements of the job description physical requirements.

· Proof of the absence of Tuberculosis, from a physician to that the prospective employee is cleared to work with children and families.

· Documentation of current immunizations against influenza, Measles (MMR) and Pertussis (TDAP).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

· Fingerprint clearances from the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Child Abuse Index prior to starting employment.

· Completed and signed statement of any pending and/or prior criminal arrests/charges/convictions related to child sexual abuse, child abuse and neglect, and/or violent felonies.

· Verification that determines eligibility for employment in the United States of America.

· A valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation to perform position duties is required.

· As a mandated reporter of child abuse, must immediately report any suspected child abuse and/or neglect to Child Protective Services. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met, or are encountered, by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

MAINTAIN PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL STANDARDS

· Maintain confidentiality in accordance with agency policy and legal requirements.

· Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children.

· Attend mandated trainings and meetings and seek out staff development opportunities.

· Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic.

· Act conscientiously and objectively in performing routine duties.

· Adhere to Plaza de la Raza's Standard of Conduct.  

MAINTAIN PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL STANDARDS

· Maintains confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.

· Respects and maintains rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children.

· Attends mandated trainings and meetings, and seek out staff development opportunities.

· Works as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic.

· Acts conscientiously in performing routine duties. 

· Adheres to Plaza de la Raza's Standard of Conduct which indicates that staff members are required to adhere to the following codes of conduct:

1. Respect and promote the unique identity of each child and family and refrain from stereotyping on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability;

2. Follow program confidentiality policies concerning information about children, families and other staff members;

3. Maintain visual observation of children at all times and not leave any child alone or unsupervised while under their care;

4. Use positive methods of child guidance and will not engage in corporal punishment, emotional or physical abuse, or humiliation.

5. Not employ methods of discipline that involve isolations, the used of food as punishment or reward, or the denial of basic needs.

6. Not solicit or accept personal gratuities, favors or anything of significant monetary value form contractors or potential contractors.

7. Maintain respect and promote professional relationships with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), families, staff and children.

8. Refrain from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of alcoholic beverage, controlled substance, and tobacco products in the workplace or at any activity funded by federal or state funds.

9. Maintain adherence to LACOE, state, or federal mandates, including but not limited to program eligibility determination regulations for Early Head Start, Head Start or state preschool services.

10. Enrolling pregnant women and children that are not eligible to receive Early Head Start or Head Start services.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer to all. Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

BENEFIT PLANS

Plaza offers eligible employees the opportunity to select plans and programs that meet individual and family needs through our comprehensive benefit plans listed below:

Health Care:                 Medical (Kaiser), Dental (Guardian), Vision (Guardian), Long Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, 

                                         Accident  and Hospital Coverages.

Financial:                      401(k) Plan 

Paid Time Off:              Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty 

Work/Life Solutions:  Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Employee Assistance Service for Education (EASE)

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Complete an online employment application on www.plazadelarazacds.org; and submit the required documentation: 1) Resume and 2) Transcripts reflecting degree and major awarded.  Only complete application packets will be considered for the screening and selection process.

2. Submit official transcripts prior to date of hire. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer to all. Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.