Early Learning Health Coordinator

Children’s Home Society of WashingtonSpokane Valley, Washington, USA

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POSITION SUMMARY :

Provides comprehensive, accessible, home-based and center-based health services to families enrolled in Akin’s Head Start and ECEAP programs. Provides services that promote the enrolled children’s physical, emotional, and social development and promote family health practices that enhance lifelong well-being and prevent illness and injury. Delivers services in a family-centered manner. Will oversee the implementation of health, nutrition and safety plans and services to meet or exceed Head Start and ECEAP Performance Standards, as well as state childcare licensing requirements. Has access to protected healthcare information (PHI) or confidential identifiable information (CII), both paper and electronic, as necessary, to perform related job duties and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Provides health referrals and facilitates access to health services for families, including primary care, dental services, nutrition, family planning, maternity or childbirth education
Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive services to families and children
Supports and ensures the completion of health screenings, well-child exams, dental exams, and follow-up for all enrolled children and expectant families
Works with health care providers to complete a classroom health care plan for children with a disclosed diagnosis or chronic condition
Develops educational materials and participates in education events for families and staff
Participates in meetings, including Health Services Advisory Committee, team reviews, and other agency meetings where appropriate
Assists in monitoring compliance with Head Start, ECEAP, or state licensing health and safety standards
Regularly consults with a Registered Nurse, Nutritionist, and Mental Health Consultant
Utilizes the ChildPlus system to enter or retrieve client information
Assists with data collection, aggregation, analysis and reporting for overall program
Other duties as assigned by supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Ability to establish positive, goal-oriented relationships with individuals and families

Ability to demonstrate acceptance of diverse health and parenting beliefs

Knowledge and experience with child health and development

Experience working with expectant families

Knowledge of effective communication techniques, conflict resolution skills, and adult education practices

Knowledge of community health resources and the ability to establish and build collaborative partnerships with community agencies and their staff

Proficient in Office 365 and database usage

Attention to detail for data entry software, such as ChildPlus

WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

This job is performed in an Akin office environment, family homes, early learning centers, and the community. The following list is representative of the work environment employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job :

Office environment includes moderate noise and typical office lighting and temperatures

Home environments may include pets, residual smoke, pests, and other typical household hazards like dirt and other spills (Note : we do not allow smoking during visits)

Center environments include multiple classrooms with children ages 4 weeks to 5 years old

HYBRID WORK ARRANGEMENTS :

Hybrid work is a benefit of Akin’s flexible workplace but cannot be offered for all positions. Some positions require daily presence in the office. Hybrid work arrangements may be adjusted or rescinded based upon business needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; occasionally to reach, stoop and kneel

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period

Regular, predictable attendance is required

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

A. or B.A. in Community Health, Public Health Administration, Nutrition or equivalent degree (e.g. Social Work, Psychology)

Proof of physical exam (updated every three years)

One-step Mantoux TB skin test prior to start of employment. For those who have previously tested positive, documented proof of treatment from a doctor or a negative chest x-ray must be provided.

Proof of MMR vaccine or positive MMR titer

A valid driver's license and a favorable driving record, with no more than three violations within the past three years.

Completion of Akin and DCYF criminal history background check, including registry with MERIT to include fingerprinting

REQUIRED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE

CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification

HIV / AIDS and Bloodborne pathogen training

Food Handler’s Permit

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Bilingual in English and Amharic, Arabic, Dari, Hindi, Oromo, Pashto, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya, or Urdu.

SALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS :

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position.

The target starting pay for this position is $24.40 -$29.28, typically within the first half of the range. Actual offers will be based on individual qualifications relevant to the role and will not take an applicant’s pay history into account.

The range above allows our employees room for growth during their tenure in the position.

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Learning Coordinator • Spokane Valley, Washington, USA