Coordinator Health Mental Health Disability
Coordinator Health Mental Health Disability
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Job Description
Summary & Objective
The incumbent in this position coordinates and implements the Health Mental Health and Disability Services in compliance with agency policies and procedures regulatory agencies requirements funding sources stipulations and accreditation guidelines.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for obtaining required documentation for the child to be admitted into the program and auditing child records to ensure completion of the health records of each child at the time of enrollment.
- Responsible for entering all health data into the computer software system.
- Maintains accurate signed and uptodate information on all childrens records including immunizations physical exams laboratory vision hearing dental special diets and allergy screenings with required followups as stipulated by agency Policies and Procedures regulatory requirements and all funding sources guidelines.
- Keep records of children referrals needing screenings exams and/or treatment related to health mental health and disability services in the computer software system.
- Conduct monthly checks of the First Aid Kits to ensure that all required items follow accreditation guidelines regulatory requirements and all funding sources guidelines.
- Ensures that all sensory (vision and hearings) and behavioral screenings and developmental are completed within 45 days after the children entering the program.
- Ensure parents maintain uptodate childrens health requirements by reminding them of the expiration dates and necessary followups at least one month in advance.
- Responsible for coordinating scheduling and participating in multidisciplinary team meetings for children with disabilities and special needs.
- Responsible for keeping teachers informed of children who must be excluded from the center due to noncompliance with health requirements Attends children who have been hurt or sick. Assist in completing incident reports for accuracy and followup within 24 hours of the incident.
- Provide information referrals and followup services and develop a network of service providers to families in need.
- Coordinate and/or provide training to staff and parents regarding health mental health and disability services topics including but not limited to medication administration procedures health prevention and services for children with special needs.
- Coordinate transportation for children with special needs under the Head Start program and accompany children when needed.
- Develop and maintain current accuratee and confidential client information.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Other Duties
- Demonstrates flexibility when work schedule needs to be changed to meet the needs of the center
- Attend conferences trainings and staff meetings as required
- Maintain deficiencyfree and 90 compliance in the safety area and regulations
- Complies with all personnel policies and procedures including but not limited to dress code wearing of name badge professional image and conduct punctuality and work attendance
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect towards persons of different cultural ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Provides orientation to new employees as needed.
- Maintain your required certifications and mandatory skill updates.
- Comply with all policies local state and federal laws and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility
- May serve as an interim department leader depending on need.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. walk climb stairs or ladders stand on feet for extended periods etc.
Disclaimer
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
EEOC Statement
CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.PM19
Knowledge & Experience Requirements
- Bachelors degree (B.A. in a Health related field
- CPR & First Aid
- Bilingual English / Spanish
- Ability to enter data in computer systems
- Stress management skills
- Time management skills
- Team building skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Able to remain calm when an accident or difficult situation occurs
- Must have knowledge of computer office software
- Must be able to read write and understand the English language
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
