Health Coordinator

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC); Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Holiday

Employee Recognition Program

Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days

Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) is seeking a Health Coordinator for the Early Childhood Development program in Colorado.

The HC will plan, coordinate, and monitor health content areas, ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards (HSPPS) and state regulations at all centers, and lead training for staff, parents, providers, and volunteers. This role promotes school readiness by preparing children and families for school success, enforces health and safety policies across indoor and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in health education/promotion or related field.
• Knowledge of EPSDT/Medicaid guidelines and health services resources.
• Experience with record keeping systems and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor health content areas for the region.
• Ensure compliance with HSPPS and Colorado laws at all centers.
• Develop and implement staff, parent, provider, and volunteer training.
• Promote school readiness and safe practices in all environments.

Skills

Report generation

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Community health education

Collaboration with diverse families

Organizational skills

Understanding of health policy

Education

Baccalaureate degree in health education/ promotion or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe

Web-based systems

Job description

CPLC's Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs are committed to giving every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, an opportunity to succeed in school and life. Provides full-day, full-year early childhood development services to low income children, ages 0-3 years, and their families in educationally-stimulating learning environments.

Position Summary

The Health Coordinator plans, coordinates and monitors compliance for the CPLC ECD Health Content Area for the region. Ensures the Health Content Areas are in compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), Colorado laws and regulations at all centres in the region. Health Coordinator (HC) plans, develops, and implements training for staff, parents, providers, and volunteers in collaboration with the Nutrition Coordinator. Promotes school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success as it relates to this position. Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments. Maintains all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment. Facilitates health practices to keep children safe in the school bus, outdoor and indoor environments.

Minimum Qualifications And Competencies

Education/Background:

• Baccalaureate degree in Health Education/Promotion, Public Health, School Health Services, Child Health or other health related field.

Other requirements:

• Working knowledge of Colorado’s EPSDT/Medicaid guidelines, health care providers and community resources related to health services.
• Experience working with low-income and culturally diverse children, families and communities.
• Strong oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to generate reports and be able to understand the context and how it fits the program.
• Experience working with comprehensive record keeping systems.
• Proficient computer, software (e.g. Microsoft Office 365, Adobe) and web-based systems ability.

Preferred qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience of working in a community health system that serves culturally low- income children and families.
• Knowledge of child development ages birth to five years of age, knowledge of women’s health services and working with pregnant women.
• Experience and knowledge related to disability service and mental health support for children and families.
• Training or course work in early childhood nutrition and children with special needs.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and/or HSPPS and Head Start Act.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.

We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family.

Full-time employee's benefits below and click the link to see more:

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection & Voluntary Benefits

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.