Job description

HEALTH SERVICES WORKER – Mt. Vernon, MO

Do you want to make a positive impact on a child’s health?

If you are a health-oriented professional who loves to promote positive health initiatives to support a child’s successful education experience, then we have an outstanding opportunity available!

As a health service worker, you will be responsible for the implementation and coordination of the Health, Disabilities and Nutrition services at the Center in accordance with the State/Federal laws, Head Start Performance Standards (HSPS) and UMOS Work Plan (The Model). Will provide training in assigned program area to staff, parents and volunteers and collaborate with health care providers/agencies and specialized agencies serving children with disabilities within the community. Ensures the delivery of services is based on the principles of the Parent Family Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework and School Readiness

Benefits
To support its team members, UMOS offers highly competitive compensation as well as a benefits package including:

• Paid time off that increases over your years of service
• 12 paid holidays annually
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth IRA, allowing you to make pre-tax or after-tax contributions. For those participating in the 401(k) Retirement Plan, UMOS annually contributes at least 3% of employees’ eligible compensation

Primary Responsibilities (not all inclusive):

• Participate in Case Review Process that addresses health, nutrition, and disabilities program areas of children and determine child's health, special needs and nutrition status by performing a file review and obtaining any current health or dental information through records request.
• Address health, nutrition and disabilities issues including short-term exclusion of children by consulting with parents and sending home "symptoms" letters and health/nutrition referrals, and, if necessary, conduct home visits when health or developmental concerns are suspected or identified through staff/parent observation, screenings, and daily health observations, conduct in-house staffing and send out referrals as needed.
• Implement Health, Nutrition, and Disabilities program (Policies & Procedures and related performance standards) that includes In-house staffing, referrals (using the In-House Referral and/or Referral Follow-up forms),Form completion, tracking, transitions, case recording, file reviews and encouraging parents to be active partners in their child's health care needs to include specialized services.
• Implement and monitor procedures/methods for child accidents, case reviews, health emergencies, injury/accident prevention, reporting (to include parents),and follow-up, medication administration, transportation and storage, individualization/ modifications for children with special needs, diapering, hygiene, sanitation, hand washing techniques, and sick child.
• Coordinate health, disability, pregnant women and/or newborns home visits with Family Services and teaching staff to maximize efficiency and staff time, and coordinate nutrition and speech consultant schedule in conjunction with the CDC and/or CM/CDC.
• Monitor health and safety compliances including but not limited to conducting health and safety checklists (ex. Safe Environments, playground safety inspections), posting and making accessible MSDS information and "Right to Know" information, ensuring that a biohazard container is available, monitoring first aid kit contents, storage of chemicals in classroom and facilities, conducting fire & safety checklist, scheduling/assisting in Emergency Preparedness drills, etc.

Qualifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant or equivalent.
• Possess presentation/training experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Certified in First Aid, Infant/Child CPR, Adult CPR and AED

Salary: 12.24/hr. – 15.30/hr., based on experience

Retention Incentive up to $3,000.00

Use Job Code HS003 to apply at https://www.umos.org/career-opportunities/

UMOS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.24 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

License/Certification:

• CNA or CMA certificate? (Required)

Work Location: One location

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