EHS Health Specialist - Early Head Start (Billings, MT)

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community we invite you to join our team at AWARE.

AWARE is looking for the right person to join the team as a health specialist.

The support we provide helps the adults children and families we serve become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth. We are a compassionate and fully engaged team that is dedicated to providing the best possible care to our clients. Our strength lies in our culture of care and we are looking for individuals who share our commitment to providing unconditional care to those in need.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are looking for a rewarding career we encourage you to apply to join our team at AWARE.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures all compliance with rules regulations and guidelines from childcare licensing Head Start Performance Standards and other state or federal agencies;
• Develops and implements a process of ongoing monitoring to assure each enrolled infant or toddler receives required developmental screenings immunizations and wellness checks according to Head Start Performance Standards and EPSDT;
• Determines the individual health needs of children and families making referrals to community health providers as needed;
• Assists families in the utilization of health and/or health education services;
• Provides resources and supports to enhance parent/child relationships and parents knowledge of hygiene nutrition child development guidance and safety;
• Attends health dental and disability appointments with family as indicated;
• Identifies children with special health needs and develops individualized health plans as necessary;
• Assesses in collaboration with families and healthcare providers nutrition growth and development of enrolled infants and toddlers;
• Coordinates on-site and community child developmental screening opportunities;
• Provides health education opportunities for children and staff including tooth brushing hand washing and nutrition activities;
• Provides monthly classroom educational opportunity;
• Coordinates with family and Part C provider for child transition services;
• Ensures children in need of Part C services are screened referred evaluated and able to access services in a timely manner in compliance with State and Federal law;
• Facilitate and monitor referrals to Part C and LEA professionals/agencies;
• Maintain community relationships with local health departments Part C providers LEA Head Starts to ensure seamless delivery of services;
• Ensure on-going monitoring tracking follow-up and analysis of all health and disabilities data;
• Maintain accurate and timely data input in the ChildPlus database within 24 hours of communication;
• Maintain and order first aid and health supplies for childcare sites;

Talents skills and abilities:

• Requires a BS/BA Degree in Human Services Health Education or a related field;
• Two (2) years of direct related employment experience;
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Montana childcare licensing requirements Head Start Performance Standards and federal standards preferred;
• Head Start/Early Head Start experience preferred
  

Benefits:

AWARE proudly offers an excellent benefits package uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well professional growth and achieving financial security.

AWAREs benefits include:

• Quarterly Financial Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance
• Wellness programs
• Generous paid time off

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.