ALGER - MARQUETTE COMMUNITY ACTION BOARD
Job Description
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE)
HEALTH SERVICES COORDINATOR
Supervised by: Early Childhood Education Component Director
Supervises: Directly supervises Service Coordinators and indirectly supervises other component staff through second level managers.
General Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Early Childhood Education Component Director, plans, coordinates and implements a full range of physical and dental health programming for the entire Early Childhood Education component. Also assumes the responsibility of a Service Coordinator for one or more sites as assigned.
Essential Job Functions:
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
Health Services Coordinator
- Participates, as a team member, in the planning, implementation and evaluation of program initiatives in accordance with performance standards, established mission and community needs. Participates in long-range program planning and development.
- Develops and administers a complete program of health services and health education for staff and families enrolled in Early Childhood Education programs. Regularly consults with the Parent Policy Council, community providers, parents, and other team members in health programming development.
- Compiles and analyzes data, information and records related to health services activities. Prepares and presents regular status reports and develops special reports as requested.
- Fosters relationships with community resources. Initiates and maintains contacts with various agencies, councils and service organizations to maximize the health resources available to ECE clients. Coordinates AMCAB/ECE health programs and operations with other agencies as appropriate. Establishes and maintains a Health Services Advisory Committee.
- Keeps abreast of new administrative techniques and current health issues through continued education and professional growth. Attends conferences, workshops, and seminars as appropriate, and conducts training sessions or workshops as requested.
Service Coordinator
- Participates in the planning and execution of recruitment and enrollment activities for both program participants and volunteers. Orients participants and trains volunteers.
- Throh home visits and other direct contacts, assists families in identifying needs and accessing appropriate resources. Acts as an advocate for families when necessary, makes referrals, and facilitates parent empowerment. Abides by reporting laws related to abuse, neglect or other issues.
- Works with families in developing action plans and goal setting. Provides training and educational and informational materials. Coordinates activities with other specialized areas and service providers.
- Encourages parent involvement at centers, on Parent Policy Council and on advisory committees. Promotes an interactive and participative environment.
- Develops and maintains proper reporting and record keeping for program participants. Compiles necessary health, attendance and other records. Assembles data and provides statistical reports as required.
- Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team for disabled children. Works with families to coordinate team activities, develop an Individual Education Plan, monitor progress, and ensure proper maintenance of reports and records.
- Regularly visits sites to assess program effectiveness and employee performance. Monitors sites to ensure compliance with licensing requirements. Facilitates the purchasing and procurement process for site equipment and materials.
- Recommends personnel actions including hiring, promotion, or termination. Trains, assigns work, evaluates performance, and otherwise supervises, either directly or indirectly, subordinate ECE component staff and volunteers.
- Develops and delivers staff training and facilitates staff meetings. Maintains related agendas, minutes and materials.
General
- Represents the ECE component in general, and health services in particular, in various forums. Promotes public relations by establishing and maintaining effective relationships with clients, the public, community groups, agency officials, service providers and other interests.
- Serves on special committees and participates in civic and professional organizations as appropriate. Responds to public inquiries and investigates complaints regarding ECE health services.
- Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
- Educational requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.
- Experience requirements include two or more years of progressively more responsible program management experience, preferably in an early childhood setting.
- Through knowledge of health issues and the professional practices related to the provision of health services to children, families and disabled children.
- Considerable knowledge of management practices and techniques involved in program planning and evaluation, operations management, personnel administration, and related areas.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques utilized in interacting with and providing services for high-risk families.
- Knowledge of public relations, marketing and recruitment approaches.
- Skill in compiling and evaluating complex information and data, in formulating policy and program recommendations, and generating complex reports.
- Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts orally and in writing in highly sensitive situations, and in making presentations in public forums.
- Basic skill in the use of computers and related software.
- Skill in planning and managing diverse programs, services, and personnel.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgement, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with clients, other agencies, the public, and other employees.
- Ability to work effectively under stress and within deadlines and changes in work priorities.
- Ability to travel to other locations.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally must lift and/or move objects of light weight. While conducting home visits, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
