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Job Description
Title: Mental Health, Education and Disabilities Coordinator
Department: MAOF Early Head Start (EHS) and CCP (Contra Costa County)
Salary: $75,000.00 - $77,924.00 annually
Status: Full Time, Exempt
Closing Date: Open until filled
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, plans, coordinates and oversees the implementation of the parent, family, community and health services of the MAOF Early Head Start Program. The Parent, Family and Community Engagement/Health Coordinator (PFCE/Health Coordinator) is responsible for developing memoranda of understanding with community organization that provides health, nutrition, oral health and social series to families and children participating in the Early Head Start Program.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Responsible for updating and/or developing service area plans, policies procedures, forms, monitoring tools and reports, in collaboration with the Early Head Start Management team, parent, health services advisory committee for the health, nutrition, oral health and family service areas using program data and the results from the community needs assessment.
- Ensures services are delivered with strict adherence to the organization's health, nutrition, and PFCE program policies, and procedures.
- Works as part of the integrated management team. Responsible for ensuring coordination and delivery of quality, comprehensive services in accordance with the agency's established timelines and in compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards
- Implements Level 2 of the ongoing monitoring policies and procedures for nutrition, oral health, health and PFCE. This includes and is not limited to oversight and monitoring to ensure child's health screening, family goals, follow up on any family and child needs identified, including health and social service needs are met in a timely manner.
- Ensures the family services associates and home visitors conduct effective, meaningful, well planned monthly parent meetings and that Policy Council Representatives are elected at the site/Family Child Care and Home-Based level.
- Works with the EHS CCP Manager to ensure the communication between Policy Council and the Parent Committee Meetings occurs in a seamless manner.
- Ensures the prompt identification, assessment and development of individual health plans that respond to the children's diagnosed or suspected health and nutritional needs.
- Monitors and guides staff to ensure the family's interests, strengths and needs are identified and resources are provided in support of the family's economic mobility, family well-being and family self-sufficiency.
- Produces reports regarding health services, oral health and PFCE services. Conduct data analysis and submits recommendations to improve the quality and consistency of innovative practices to the EHS CCP Program Manager.
- As assigned, will participate in the development and negotiation of interagency agreements and contracts with local providers
- Plans pre-service, in-service trainings, workshops, and education sessions for staff, family child care providers and parents on health, nutrition, parent engagement and parents as their child's first and most important teacher. Coordinates participation in community outreach and community events related to health and social services
- Attends the child study teams and multi-disciplinary teams. Works with the program coordinators, teachers and Family Child Care Providers to develop effective, individualized child/family plans, interventions and follow-up where/as needed.
- Responsible for identifying and recruiting community professionals that will form the Head Services Advisory Committee (HSAC). Plans effective agendas and sharing of knowledge and resources for the HSAC meetings in coordination with the Education Coordinator, the ERSEA Specialist and the EHS CCP Program Manager.
- Monitors the work and provides guidance to the Licensed Vocational Nurse to ensure all children have access to medical and dental homes, are on the schedule of well-child care as outlined on the State's EPSDT guidelines and are up to date on all required immunizations.
- Trains to, and monitors for implementation of the agency's selected parenting curriculum.
- Plans and coordinate Health and safety inspections to ensure adherence to the agency's policies and procedures related to health services such as medication, first aid, child accidents, toileting, tooth brushing and universal precautions.
- Ensures staff and family child care providers adhere to the agency's confidentiality policies and procedures
- Trains staff on the concept and benefits of parents as volunteers in the classroom and at home
SUPERVISION:
- Executes direct supervises the Family Services Associates and the Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Assesses the performance, competencies and skills of the family services and health personnel. Assigns recruitment duties, family child care providers and family caseloads.
- Establishes formal and effective lines of communication between all Family Services/Health staff with Family Child Care Providers and other program staff in order to facilitate coordination and efficient flow of communication and the effective delivery of high-quality services to children and families
- Interviews and recommends hiring of family services staff and licensed vocational nurse in accordance with MAOF's hiring policies and procedures.
- Oversees compliance with the contract deliverables for the contracted Registered Nurse and Registered Dietician, who provide and/or support Health and nutrition Services
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Bachelor of Science degree in public health, child health, maternal health, Health Science, Social Work, or related field.
- Candidates with a degree in the health field will be required to obtain a Family Development Credential within one (1) year of hire.
- 3 years of experience as a social worker or Health Specialist or Coordinator in Head Start or other social service agency; Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a supervisory capacity.
- Bilingual in English & Spanish, preferred.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
- Must meet State health requirements including obtaining a physical examination at the time of employment; and give proof of T.B. clearance prior to employment (dated within six months before employment) and renew this every 4 year.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to complete background checks including a criminal, FBI, DOJ, National Sex Offender Registry and CACI checks
- Must have the use of an automobile and must possess a valid California driver's license and adequate automobile insurance coverage or have available private transportation.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to drive and travel.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work may include evenings and weekends. Work requires interaction with children, and staff in a dynamic environment. Must adhere to health and safety regulations related to food handling and sanitation.
MAOF Sponsored Benefits:
MAOF offers a comprehensive package of benefits and perks for both part- and full-time employees, including:
- Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Vacation/personal days or sick time).
- Paid Sick Time - 48 hours.
- Paid Holidays per Calendar Year - 12 paid holidays.
- Bereavement Leave - 5 paid days.
- Jury Duty - 5 paid days.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid 100% by MAOF.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan - 5% employer match - 100% vested.
- Basic Life and Accidental Insurance.
- Pet Insurance.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance (EAP) - For team members and dependents; counseling, legal assistance, financial planning, identity theft, etc.
- Supplemental Cancer, Disability, and Accident plans.
- Employee referral bonus (referring employee earns $500 for each new hire who completes 90 days).
- Discounts for AT&T wireless, movie tickets, amusement parks, and much more.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Credit Union Membership