What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Health Technician position at ACTION PATHWAYS?
NOTICE OF VACANT POSITION
HEALTH TECH - HEAD START – FAYETTEVILLE, NC
Closing Date: Open until filled
Employment Type: Full-time/Non-exempt
Starting Hourly Rate: $16.00
Amount of Travel Required: 20%
OVERVIEW OF GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
To assist the Health Services Team in monitoring, training, policy and procedure development and daily administration of Child Health Services and Family/Staff Health Education. Assist the Health Services Coordinator in creating and maintaining collaborations with community agencies and Health Providers. Work in cooperation toward common goals with all other component areas (Education, Disabilities, Family Services, and Mental Health, etc.) within the Head Start program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides direct clerical support for the Head Start program's Health Services.
- Assists the Health Services Coordinator in providing appropriate community health information and referrals for both staff and parents.
- Assists in responding to requests (phone, e-mail, and written) from staff related to child health needs/concerns.
- Assists in the development and distribution of written and web-based materials for children, adults, and employees within the areas of health, fitness, safety, nutrition, and preventive health education.
- Assists Health Health Services Coordinator with ChildPlus data entry related to Medical & Dental Home, Medical and Dental Follow-up, and Child Health Appraisals.
- Oversees and assists in submission of forms to Health Care Providers and monitors their completion.
- Evaluates the immunization record for each enrolled child and assures the proper date entry into ChildPlus
- Monitors completion of required immunizations for each enrolled child.
- Provides staff with information and support related to child immunization requirements.
- Works with Health Services Coordinator on centralized record-keeping of health-related forms,
- Assists in implementing and maintaining staff CPR/First Aid Training.
- Assists Health Services Coordinator with developing and maintaining written policies and procedures.
- Utilizes ChildPlus reports to monitor the site and program-wide compliance with deadlines for Hearing, Vision screenings, and assists Health Services Coordinator in assuring that initial screenings occur within 45 days of program enrollment.
- Attends meetings, training and professional development activities as needed or requested by the Health Services Coordinator.
- Adheres to and upholds the Employee Code of Conduct and Parent Code of Conduct.
- Other duties as requested.
PLEASE NOTE
All child care providers and household members who have incurred any pending charges, indictments or convictions (other than minor traffic offenses) since the last qualification letter was issued by the DHHS Criminal Background Check Unit must notify the operator of such charges within five business days or before returning to work, whichever comes first. The operator must notify the Criminal Background Check Unit within one business day of being notified. 10A NCAC
Any new charges or convictions could result in disqualification. In addition, if the individual has been placed on the Responsible Individual List (RIL), Child Maltreatment Registry (CMR), or the Sex Offender Registry (SOR), this will result in disqualification.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
At minimum, an Associate Degree in Medical Records Administration, Health Administration or specific work experience in a health services office.
Experience:
Two years of experience in data entry and medical records administration.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Certificates & Licenses
It is the employee's responsibility to obtain and keep current all certifications, licenses, physicals, etc., at all times.
Must have a valid driver's license and own transportation. Must provide proof of and maintain vehicle liability insurance and annual state vehicle inspection.
The employee must obtain and maintain up-to-date First Aid and CPR certification.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The employee must have a thorough knowledge of the health needs of infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children.
Must be in good health as evidenced by a physical examination; must have annual TB test indicating the employee is free of TB.
Must be capable of integrating health services with other sections of Head Start services, with a minimum of
supervision.
Individuals must be able to pass a post-offer criminal background record check and substance abuse tests.
The employee must be able to complete a criminal background check and maintain an active Criminal Background Check (CBC) Qualification letter through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development.
The employee must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
Ability to speak Spanish as a second language is preferred.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background check with state and Federal law enforcement agencies required. Selected applicants must submit to a pre-employment substance abuse screening test and receive a negative result for the use of drugs and alcohol as specified in agency policies. Must submit and receive negative results for random testing of same. The employee must have a valid North Carolina Driver's License. Must be able to pass a post-offer physical examination.
Action Pathways, Inc. is an "at-will" employer. Either the employee or Action Pathways, Inc. may terminate the employment arrangement at any time, with or without cause.
Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The job description or announcement is not an employment agreement or contract.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE:
- Zero-cost Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (Employee only)
- Retirement plan with 100% employer matching
- Paid Vacation/Sick/Personal leave
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Spring Break (for Head Start)
- Paid professional development training
- Education assistance
- Auto mileage reimbursement for official travel
- Employee discounts
- Bragg Mutual Credit Union Membership
- Employee Recognition Events
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must apply online
Salary : $30,000 - $42,000