Health Coordinator

Duties & Responsibilities

Develops and revises health services and related health Policies and Procedures.
Responsible to arrange, implement and monitor the health screenings for all Head Start enrolled children by implementing screenings within the 45- and 90-day Head Start Performance Standards and guidelines. Contact and follow up with families to ensure health screenings are completed.
Ensure and monitors that classroom staff are implementing Health Services Policies & Procedures as defined by the Head Start Performance Standards and CCCC Head Start programming.
Maintains Head Start program health compliance with Federal, State, local standards and Head Start Performance Standards, reporting, assessments, data and systems management; including accuracy and data entry related to Health Services within the ChildPlus.net system and other information software.
Assists with ERSEA and child portfolios as related to the health of the child as identified in the Head Start performance standards.
Responsible to identify and assist with the arrangement of staff health trainings and/ or certifications for Head Start compliances, licensing and other certifications as identified.

Assure the implementation of strategies and practices for the developmental progress of children and emergency health procedures in response to children to ensure the safety and health of all children in the classrooms.
To represent the CCCC Head Start program as you develop, engage and implement a community-based Health Advisory Committee as identified in the Head Start Performance Standards.
Responsible to participate in health-related building and grounds monitoring, inspections and reviews as identified by Head Start Performance Standards and Child Care Licensing requirements.
Responsible to assist with Head Start Program Design and Management systems including: planning, community assessment, self-assessment, program information reports, grant writing, etc.
Provide annual Program Information Report (PIR).
Responsible to participate in a Professional Development Plan as identified in the Head Start Performance Standards.
To respect and promote the unique identity of each child and family and refrain from stereotyping on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion and disability.
Participate in increasing knowledge of the Dakota language and culture.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of a LPN, preference for a licensed RN.
Strong verbal, organizational and written communication skills.
Commitment to professional standards of confidentiality.
Must maintain CPR and First Aid certification prefer instructor status.
Complete a current health physical and Mantoux Tuberculosis testing (TB) verifying approval to provide Childcare within thirty days of employment.
Flexible work scheduled is required to include evening and possible weekend hours.

Preferred Qualifications

Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening. CCCC gives preference to qualified Native American’s and Veterans in accordance with the Spirit Lake Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). CCCC is an EEOC Employer.

Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening. CCCC gives preference to qualified Native American’s and Veterans in accordance with the Spirit Lake Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). CCCC is an EEOC Employer.

Contact: Human Resource Office 701-766-1309
Submit Resume/Application with supporting documents to vanessa.thomas@littlehoop.edu
Alternatively, you can fill out an online application on this website.

Health Coordinator

Duties & Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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