Job Description

Work with program staff and families to promote child wellness and identify concerns early to help all children become ready for school. Collaborates with community partners to link families and children to needed services. Support program staff with documentation and planning of services.

1.Meets federal, state, and program documentation requirements by maintaining accurate, objective, complete, timely, and well-organized child and family records, both on paper and in designated on-line systems. Maintains confidentiality regarding students and families.

2.Schedules health and dental examinations with contracted physicians and dentists. Provides or arranges for transportation for appointments or emergencies as needed.

3.Assists in the conduct of screenings on children. Monitors records to make sure children are up-to -date on preventive and primary health care.

4.In coordination with health staff, assists education staff in implementing health, dental, mental health safety, and nutrition activities within the classroom.

5.Provides information and education to parents and the community about available programs and other community resources. This can be done in-person, by telephone or a group presentation format.

6.The person in this position must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

7.Protects the safety of children by ensuring the implementation of active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time.

8.Ensures the mobilization and documentation of matching/in-kind funds.

9.Where designated, administers medications in accordance with policy.

10.Where applicable, ensures proper documentation and implementation to meet USDA CACFP requirements.

11.Assist with recruitment of children, including children with disabilities.

12.Participates in staff and parent meetings, committees and training sessions.

13.Works in cooperation with supervisor to develop and document progress on professional development plan. Actively engages in professional development activities to increase qualifications in accordance with Corporation’s Core Values.

14.May perform duties of other staff members (Teacher, Bus Monitor, Center Aide, Teacher’s Assistant) in time of staff shortage.

15.Fills in on a temporary basis for facility staff when the staff member needs to leave the classroom for a short duration.

16.Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

This position has no direct supervisory duties but is expected to train or explain work procedures to others.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

•High school diploma or G.E.D is required.

•CDA or CNA preferred.

•Must be able to get certification for CPR and First Aid after hire and recertify as required.

•Must have a willingness to work towards any additional credentials needed to move to the next level in the position, this may include continued education.

•Experience working with young children preferred.

•Must have own transportation, a valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance.

Skills and Abilities:

•Knowledge of health resources in the community.

•Microsoft Office products and on-line client management systems.

Additional Information

•This job is a mixture of desk work, standing and walking for long periods of time, and visits in the community.

•Driving/sitting for prolong periods of time.

•Occasional exposure to adverse weather conditions.

•Sitting walking, stooping, squatting, lifting (up to 30 lbs), carrying, pushing and climbing.

•Exposure to blood, other bodily fluids, cleaning chemicals and dirt.

•Subject to long periods of sitting and exposure to computer screen.

•Keyboarding and data entry, use of telephone.

•Regular attendance for this position is required, as regular attendance ensures we are providing the services we have committed to provide to the children and families we serve.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.