Head Start Health Programs Leader

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago is hiring a Health Manager to lead health, dental, and nutrition services across Head Start and related programs. You will supervise Health, Dental and Nutrition Consultants, monitor site performance, and partner with medical professionals to ensure compliant, high-quality care.

You’ll develop collaborations with local health systems, analyze health data, and participate in organizational-wide initiatives to promote best practices and improve outcomes for children and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in a public health or social service role.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills; clear, concise, timely.
• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to build mutual relationships of trust and respect.
• Possess critical thinking skills and apply relevant information to our work.
• Action oriented; able to set priorities and make timely decisions.
• Professional and culturally sensitive.
• Enterprise wide thinking and strategic agility.
• Demonstrates resiliency; open to change and continuous improvement.
• Has presentation skills.
• Head Start experience preferred.
• COPA or ChildPlus experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Health, Dental and Nutrition Consultants that provide expertise at partner locations.
• Monitor sites with health and nutrition consultants to ensure goals and program expectations are met.
• Develop collaborations and training opportunities to assist families and improve access to services.
• Provide on-site training and technical assistance at sites as needed.
• Develop systems and best practices for implementation at sites with child care partners.
• Stay up to date on health trends affecting Head Start or PFAE requirements.
• Support health and dental needs and develop comprehensive plans for safety.
• Partner with local health systems to increase access to medical information.
• Present aggregated health data to highlight strengths and needs.
• Analyze health data with the data team.

Skills

Verbal communication

MS Office

Relationship building

Critical thinking

Cultural sensitivity

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development or Health Services

Tools

COPA

ChildPlus

Job description

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago is hiring a Health Manager to lead health, dental, and nutrition services across Head Start and related programs. You will supervise Health, Dental and Nutrition Consultants, monitor site performance, and partner with medical professionals to ensure compliant, high-quality care.

You’ll develop collaborations with local health systems, analyze health data, and participate in organizational-wide initiatives to promote best practices and improve outcomes for children and