PROGRAM ASSISTANT-HEALTH

POSITION PURPOSE:Under the supervision of the Health Coordinator performs specialized paraprofessional and administrative duties supporting the implementation monitoring and compliance of Head Start Health Services. Responsible for maintaining child health records monitoring health requirements tracking compliance data coordinating screenings and referrals supporting family engagement activities and assisting with federal state and local health reporting requirements to ensure comprehensive health services are provided to enrolled children and families. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to this Health Compliance MonitoringCollaborate with Family Service Workers Site Supervisors and Health Services staff to ensure timely completion of required health screenings and in monitoring health status data and ensuring compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and Community Care Licensing Data ManagementMaintain and monitor accurate health records within GoEngage and other approved data preparation of monthly quarterly and annual health compliance with data analysis to identify health trends service gaps and compliance Engagement and Follow-UpContact families regarding missing health documentation and assist in obtaining required families with information regarding community medical dental vision nutrition and mental health health outreach activities that promote preventive health care and health Screening CoordinationSupport the coordination scheduling and tracking of vision hearing developmental dental and other required with planning and implementation of health screening events and community health Coordinator SupportAssist the Health Coordinator with federal reviews self-assessment activities audits and monitoring policy and procedure implementation related to health and safety and Delegate SupportMonitor and provide technical assistance regarding health data quality and compliance for partner agencies and compliance reports and communicate corrective action needs regarding health of:Head Start Program Performance Standards related to Health Services (45 CFR Part 1302).Child health preventive health care practices and early childhood health requirements and California child health screenings referral processes and follow-up standards including HIPAA and FERPA as health resources serving children and of health record management and documentation to:Analyze health compliance data and identify areas requiring confidential health information with a high degree of accuracy and effectively with families health care providers and community multiple health-related deadlines and compliance and apply Head Start health regulations policies and a multidisciplinary approach to child and family Skills:Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public. Ability to speak a second language is Skills:Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule and Training:A typical way of obtaining the knowledge skills and abilities outlined above is an Associates Degree from an accredited college/university; or two (2) years of experience in the field of data entry/computer records management or in a related data input work environment; must demonstrate accuracy thoroughness and neatness; or an equivalent combination of education training and REQUIREMENTS LICENSES & CERTIFICATES:A valid California Drivers License is required. Certification in Pediatric First Aid and CPR must be met within 90 days of employment. Must meet and maintain state law and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a child care center (fingerprints immunizations TB and physical). PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential Demands:While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for long periods; talk or hear both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger handle feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands:While performing the duties of this job employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform work on multiple concurrent tasks; and interact with program management staff volunteers representatives of public agencies and community organizations and others encountered in the course of ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee works under various work settings ranging from in-classrooms setting at sites with children and teaching staff large and small in person training events and some typical office conditions. The noise and activity level varies from active to moderate activity.