Health/Inclusion Specialist - Now Hiring

Make an Impact as a Health and Inclusion Specialist You will ensure the provision of Health and Inclusion Services to all assigned children enrolled in ChildCareGroup Early Head Start Home-Based and Family Child Care Programs. You will be accountable for ensuring that all local, state, and federal mandates for Health Services are met. You will monitor all health services and coordinate the medical and dental service documentation for children enrolled in the program. Why work for ChildCareGroup? Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup's (CCG) mission is to champion a strong early childhood system that teaches children and parents, trains early childhood professionals, and assists families. ChildCareGroup believes that children do better as their parents do better. When families thrive, communities succeed. ChildCareGroup offers a generous benefits package including Paid Parental Leave, (12) Company Holidays, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision and more! You are a great fit for the role because you identify with the CCG SPIRIT, our core values: SERVICE - Lead with a servant's heart PROFESSIONALISM - Perform our best every day INTEGRITY - Do what is right RESPECT - Treat each other the way we wish to be treated INCLUSION - Value individual differences TEAMWORK - Communicate and collaborate to achieve our goals Position Details Responsibilities * Assists in planning and implementing the day-to-day operations of required Head Start Performance Standards and Service Delivery Plans addressing Health Services * Serves as resource person for parents needing referrals for medical/dental services, including health insurance * Assists in planning and implementing the day-to-day operations of required Head Start Performance Standards and Service Delivery Plans addressing Inclusion Services * Serves as resource person for parents needing referrals for inclusion and mental health services, including health insurance * Obtains health histories of children during intake process and monitors health histories on an ongoing basis as needed * Conducts medical screenings of children as needed including hemoglobin, blood pressure, hearing, vision, strabismus, height, weight, and head circumference. * Maintains accurate child health records using the ChildPlus database, conducts folder reviews of children record for health histories, parental concerns, and completes proper documentation within 45 calendar days of child's entry * Coordinates medical assessments, dental examinations, developmental screenings & follow-up treatment of children in the program * Coordinates and conducts health education and trainings for parents, children and staff and participates in an active role with the Health Services Advisory Committee, annual Parent Fair, and Delegate meetings * Prepares Health/Inclusion Services Content Area monthly reports, center reports, tracking sheets, treatment timelines, quarterly United Way statistics, yearly hearing & vision reports, bi-monthly Health & Safety Checklist, and Head Start Program Information Report (PIR) * Documents services for children and communication with families in a timely and accurate manner using ChildPlus database * Requires the acquisition of knowledge and proficiency of the ChildPlus database within the introductory period of employment. ChildCareGroup will train the employee directly. * Attends staff meetings, seminars, conferences, staff development tr