Health Specialist / Coordinator

Come join a team that is making a difference in our Community!

Benefits of working at WCA:

• 100% Employer paid Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Polices.
• Employer pays 80% of individual Medical Insurance Premium.
• 15 paid Holidays.
• 10 days of vacation in first year of employment.
• 3.69 hours of sick time accrued per pay period.
• 8% retirement match after 1 year and 1000 hours of service.
• Mileage reimbursement.

Salary Range from $35,110 to $42,723 based on experience.

Westmoreland Community Action (WCA) is a non-profit organization that works to improve individuals and families quality of life and reduce poverty in the community.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are in search of either a Health Specialist or a Health Coordinator. The Health Specialist and Health Coordinator work in preventive health services for all Head Start (HS), Early Head Start (EHS), and Pre-K Counts (PKC) families.

SCOPE AND IMPACT:

• Provides health education to families.
• Provides health related needs to HS and PKC centers and Home-Based Families.
• Assists with the collection of evaluation, screening and treatment data as called for in the Head Start performance standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with HS, EHS, PKC staff to evaluate health needs of enrolled children.
• Works with HS, EHS, PKC and families to develop a plan to meet the health needs of the children.
• Works with families, community providers, and HS, EHS, PKC staff to implement the health plan.
• Assists in the screenings of all HS, EHS, PKC Children.
• Work with Disability Coordinator and Nutrition consultant to coordinate the plan to best meet the health care needs of the child and families.
• Conduct home visits as needed and required.
• Continuously be educating staff on how to best meet the health care needs of the child.
• Read and evaluate health records and medical reports, as needed.
• Report to and consult with the Health and Disabilities Team on a regular basis.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations, in regard to accessing Protected Health Information, according to the Table of Access contained in the HIPAA Policy and Procedure Manual. Employees access is on a “need to know” basis.
• Perform any and all other responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR SKILLS

• Pediatric experience is a plus.
• Familiar with medical terminology.
• Experience in community health, nutrition, child development, first aid, and safety is desirable.
• Working knowledge of local community resources related to medical and dental care.
• Collaboratively work as part of an educational team; becomes familiar with the unique needs and rights of students as well as Head Start regulations to ensure all are met.
• Ability to multi-task actively and contribute to the provision of a safe environment for the students being served.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and excellent phone skills
• Excellent communication skill.
• Valid Pa. Driver’s license and car insurance mandated by the agency.
• Act 33, 34, and FBI clearances.
• Coordinator position needs all of the above plus must be an LPN, RN, or have an AA/BA in health related field.