Child Health Coordinator

Champaign-County-Regional-Planning-Commission; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is seeking a Child Health Coordinator in Danville, IL. The role supports the Child & Family Services team in planning, monitoring, and implementing health and nutrition services for families in the community.

The coordinator will assist managers, coordinate referrals, provide resources, and help Family Advocates while ensuring compliance with Head Start and state guidelines. 37.5 hours weekly, $28.17 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, community health, social work, or related field with 3 years direct service experience.
• Must meet all requirements for childcare staff as defined by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
• Must obtain and maintain hearing and vision screening certification.
• Must obtain certification in First Aid and CPR within 6 months of start date.
• Must be able to travel to meetings, families’ homes and other program sites.
• Experience working with low-income families and diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, monitoring, and implementing health and nutrition systems and services.
• Coordinate referrals and support Family Advocates.
• Assist in coordinating trainings and resources.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, community health, social work, or related field

Job description

• Location 501 Kimball Street,Danville, IL, 61832,United States
• Base Pay $28.17 / Hour
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Description

Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is seeking a Child Health Coordinator to join our team. RPC is a people-focused agency made up of over 100 programs designed to generate possibilities for all within our community. A great deal of planning goes into creating opportunities where people can succeed on their own, and RPC is doing that work. From analysis to policy guidance to offering services to our communities, RPC’s people plan for people.

The Child Health Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Child & Family Services Managers in the planning, monitoring, and implementation of health and nutrition systems and services. Under the direction of the Child & Family Services Manager, the Child Health Coordinator also assigns tasks, provides resources, coordinates referrals, and offers support to Family Advocates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, community health, social work, or related field with 3 years direct service experience.
• Must meet all requirements for childcare staff as defined by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
• Must obtain and maintain hearing and vision screening certification.
• Must obtain certification in First Aid and CPR within 6 months of start date.
• Must be able to travel to meetings, families’ homes and other program sites.
• Must possess strong skills in the use of common office software for word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Ability to learn the use of web-based systems.
• Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license, car and insurance.
• Must be able to communicate professionally (written, verbal and listening) with individuals and groups at all levels both internally and externally.
• Experience working with low-income families and diverse populations.
• Willingness and ability to learn and practice leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle emergency situations.
• Knowledge of Head Start and other agency rules and regulations preferred.
• Develops a working knowledge of community resources and visits community health partners on a regular basis.
• Training or course work in early childhood health, nutrition, and safety including knowledge of the current EPSTD/Medicaid guidelines for the state of Illinois, blood screenings, and dental care.
• Respect for family and staff confidentiality.
• Respect for the principles of EEO and ADA.

Summary

Status: Full-Time/37.5 hours per week

FLSA Status : Exempt

Schedule: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., M-F

Starting Hourly Wage: $28.17

DOQ (Depending On Qualifications)

Our Mission: Helping people and communities maximize opportunities for a better quality of life through education, planning, and support services.