What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Services Manager position at Catherine Hershey Schools?
The Health Services Manager is an individual with a background in Health Services, Social Work, Nursing, Public Health or Education fields. This individual must care deeply about the health and well-being of children. The Health Services Manager will oversee activities related to health policies and services for the Center, including the delivery and administration of health and behavioral services to ensure quality and safety. The Manager will work to understand the needs of families and help to shape the scope of services provided by partnering with local providers to guide families in receiving such services. This individual will work closely with professionals at other CHS centers to maintain consistency in health policies and procedures. This position reports to the Center Director. The salary range for this position is $69,000 to $79,746 per year, based on expertise.
Responsibilities:
- Overseeing the provision and coordination of health services to children and families enrolled in the program
- Identifying key health needs and interventions for children in collaboration with the family engagement team
- Managing the early intervention referral process for children, as well as delivery of services, in coordination with Family Success team
- Support the team with developing and implementing behavioral interventions and delivering classroom support
- Provide education and guidance to families, and colleagues about social emotional development and positive classroom behaviors
- Communicating with parents and lead meetings where difficult issues arise
- Building and establishing partnerships to support child health needs
- Managing support services providers and paraprofessionals
- Providing supervision and ensure all health staff are complying with appropriate regulations
- Ensuring implementation of policies and procedures for safety practices in conjunction with the Central Office Health Services team
- Implementing corrective initiatives and track most common issues and/or trends
- Staying updated and informed on child health best practices (e.g. trauma-informed care, etc.) and regulatory requirements for supporting all children's success, birth to age five.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's in Health Services, Social Work, Nursing, Public Health, Education or related field
- 5 years of relevant experience preferably in health services area
- Ability to correspond and establish supportive relationships with case workers, parent/guardians, staff, and children
- Knowledge of the State's health and safety requirements (DHS/OCDEL, DOH, OSHA, ADA) and NAEYC standards
- Experience with managing both internal and external care providers across multiple disciplines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares about working in a mission-focused organization
- Demonstrated understanding of and ability to effectively work with low-income families (preferred)
- Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions
- Willingness to be held accountable and receive feedback
- Comfortability with technology including MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and/or willingness to learn
- Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to influence, lead, and educate teams
- Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models for children
- U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances
Who we are and what we’re looking for
At CHS, we are leaders passionate about early childhood education and community betterment. Our work is driven by the desire to endow children with the resources for educational and physical well-being, while supporting and empowering their families. We listen to the needs of our diverse community and adapt to give everyone a voice. We hold each-other accountable for bringing our best and most authentic selves to school every day, creating an environment of mutual respect.
We strive to build a team of individuals that is passionate about our mission, brings in new creative ideas, and loves their work. If this sounds like you, we look forward to seeing your application.
About Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning
At Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning, we nurture children, support them in discovering their world, and help them grow to reach their fullest potential. We are passionate educators, caregivers, and role models dedicated to successful early childhood development. We believe that a rich and solid foundation, along with a nurturing and supportive environment, is critical to helping children grow. We focus on the whole child, helping them flourish in mind and body. And we set them on a path to become their strongest, brightest, and best selves in school and beyond.
Catherine Hershey’s dream was to provide children with a well-rounded education. That dream lives on in her name and is our mission at Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning.
While we urge you to apply through our website, if you have difficulty uploading your cover letter and resume, you can send the documents to humanresources@chslearn.org .
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Salary : $69,000 - $79,746