Health Advocate

• Provide emergency care/first aid as needed to students and staff at the worksite.
• Ensure all children receive the required health services: 
  • Health history, physical exams, and necessary follow-up 
  • Oral health exams and follow-up care 
  • Health, Vision, speech, hearing, and developmental screenings 
  • Immunizations including documentation of current status, catch up plans, or exemptions. 
  • Proper nutrition, in line with Performance Standards and Wyoming Department of Health guidelines 
• Ensure all Early Head Start pregnant women receive prenatal care, including: 
  • Regular medical care 
  • Oral health exams 
  • Prenatal classes 
• Collaborate with Center Director, Teachers, Family Support Providers, Therapists, and Family Advocates on: 
  • Health data tracking (immunization summaries, fluoride, USDA applications) 
  • First aid/CPR training for staff 
  • Completing Health Safety Checklists 
  • Parent contacts and home visits 
  • Managing health concerns and overseeing individual care plans 
• Participate in health assessments and screenings, ensuring timely completion in coordination with Family Advocates and Center Directors. 
• Attend Child & Family Staffing for children with health concerns. 
• Assist with nutrition/health education in classrooms and provide training on recognizing childhood illnesses. 
• Act as liaison between the medical community and WCFD, building strong relationships and supporting Health Services Advisory Committee meetings. 
• Assist Center Director with Safety and Emergency Preparedness requirements. 
• Perform periodic file reviews. 
• Promote positive public relations within the work setting and community. 
• Ensure ability to perform job functions safely, with or without reasonable accommodations.   
• Attend all required training sessions and meetings. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Board or its designee. 

• Must be able to work well with children (birth through 5 years of age), including those with special needs, and their families. 
• Proficient in engaging a diverse range of families, fathers, partners, grandparents, and any significant figures in a child’s education. 
• Skilled in interacting with and engaging both children and adults in a positive manner. 
• Knowledgeable about community resources and services, or able to acquire this knowledge, to provide families with relevant information and referrals to address their needs and challenges. 
• Reliable, organized, and detail oriented 
• Must possess strong problem-solving skills 
• Demonstrated ability to follow both written and verbal instructions accurately   
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required to collaborate with individuals with diverse ranges of personalities, backgrounds, and knowledge bases 
• Strong communication skills are essential to interact with staff, children, families, and the broader community.    
• Must have effective stress management strategies and the ability to maintain composure in challenging situations.   
• Flexibility is key; the ability to adapt to changing daily routines is required.    
• Bilingual candidates are preferred. 

• Must have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D. and be 18 years of age (state requirements). 
• Experience in healthcare or as a CNA preferred. 
• Current CNA or degree in healthcare or related field preferred.  
• Must be willing to attain additional training or certifications, which may be required by Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc. 
• WCFD will only accept college degrees from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 

• Must possess visual acuity and stamina to read technical material for extended periods of time.  
• Be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time without fatigue or discomfort.  
• Must be able to travel to site locations, meetings and trainings, both in and out of state.  
• Must be willing to drive in a variety of weather conditions.  
• Must be able to hear and process ordinary conversation and telephone conversation.  
• Must be able to tolerate air-conditioned buildings and fluorescent lights.  
• Must be able to climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or reach, to retrieve materials and supplies from ground level to a height of at least 5 ft.  
• Must have upper body strength to lift and carry the equivalent of 50 pounds.  
• Must be able to assist a child to safety in case of an emergency.  
• Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures, including hot and cold weather.  
• Ability to travel across a multi-county region; work in homes, community settings, and office environments; maintain flexible scheduling to meet availability needs.   

Salary : $16