Head Start Health Services Manager

TrulyHired; Killingly (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EASTCONN Health Manager leads health services for Head Start & Early Learning, ensuring compliance with program standards and state licensing. This salaried role oversees health records, medications, training, and data management to deliver timely preventive health and nutrition services to children and families.

Collaborating with families, providers, and community partners, this position drives continuous quality improvement and policy development while coordinating with a Nurse Consultant and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Administration, Community Health, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in related areas that includes one year in public health, school health, community health, or preferably early childhood/pediatrics.
• Experience with Head Start or early childhood programs is preferred and health compliance monitoring experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of comprehensive health services for enrolled children and families.
• Maintain health records and ensure HIPAA/FERPA confidentiality.
• Coordinate medication administration, health care plans, and referrals with families and providers.
• Provide staff training on health regulations, CPR, medication administration, and emergency procedures.
• Engage families and partners to access medical, dental, and specialty services.

Skills

Multitasking

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing / Public Health / Health Administration

Tools

ChildPlus

Job description

EASTCONN Health Manager leads health services for Head Start & Early Learning, ensuring compliance with program standards and state licensing. This salaried role oversees health records, medications, training, and data management to deliver timely preventive health and nutrition services to children and families.

Collaborating with families, providers, and community partners, this position drives continuous quality improvement and policy development while coordinating with a Nurse Consultant and