Child Health Navigator CDC

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled.

Child Health Navigator

OUR PURPOSE

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The goal of the Child Health Navigator position is to assure optimal health for children and families in the Catholic Charities ECE Programs Head Start community. This position is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides comprehensive services for children, families, and the community at Catholic Charities ECE Programs according to the standards of Early Head Start/Head Start, Colorado Childcare Licensing, and in accordance with the mission of Catholic Charities ECE Programs.

This person is responsible for assisting the health team in a variety of duties including coordinating child health and oral health services, data management, and family education and support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies appropriate techniques and standards in program development and service delivery consistent with our mission, values and Catholic teachings.
• Health Services:
  • Be knowledgeable of community health resources appropriate to the needs of children and their families.
  • Be knowledgeable of solutions to health access challenges faced by a diverse Head Start-eligible population
  • Assists in screenings for children by community partners.
  • Provide support for on-site screenings with data entry, monitoring, and follow up with families
  • May perform hearing and vision screenings in a variety of settings (training provided)
• Family Services:
  • Participate in developmental planning as needed
  • Advocate for children’s health needs between child, family, teaching staff, and/or community service agencies.
  • Provide families of children with guidance and education related to access of care and support for hearing, vision, and dental referrals
  • Build community partnerships with healthcare providers
• General Support of Health & Nutrition Team:
  • Maintains accurate and timely program data to meet reporting requirements. Enters data and generates reports using a variety of software.
  • Assists in creating a welcoming environment.
  • Responsible for distributing supplies and maintaining inventory of supplies.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in data collection, entry, tracking, reporting and analysis using Excel and database software
• Experience working with families of children ages prenatal-6
• Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start preferred
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License

• Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree in Community Health, Public Health, Social Work, Early Childhood Education, or related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience directly working in healthcare, patient advocacy, or early childhood education.
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification and/or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this 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 regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to handle and feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Travel: Minimal within local area.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER

• Equipment Used: General office and standard medical equipment (hearing & vision screening equipment)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as classified.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $20.00- $25.00 / hour

Schedule: Dependent on location, Center is open 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday. 

Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Public Speaking; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.

Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including: 

• Extensive Paid Time Off including 15 Paid Holidays annually (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing yearly) promoting work life balance.
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date for full time employees.
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at ccdenver.org/careers. We look forward to meeting you!

We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.

Drug-Free Workplace.

Catholic Charities serves all with respect, dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all local, state, or federal law. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background). Unlawful discrimination and/or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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