Health Coordinator - Peachtree Office

MAOF; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Paid Sick Time

Bereavement Leave

Jury Duty

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan - 5% employer

Job summary

MAOF seeks a Health Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and oversee health, nutrition, and oral health services for children and families in the EHS-CCP program. The role ensures compliance with Head Start standards, supports community health partnerships, and promotes timely health services.

The candidate will develop service plans, monitor programs, participate in multidisciplinary teams, train staff, and coordinate agreements with local health providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Public Health or related field or LVN with Head Start experience.
• Three years of health field or Head Start coordination experience.
• Spanish language ability preferred.
• Must meet state health requirements and TB clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee health, nutrition, and oral health services.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start standards and MAOF policies.
• Collaborate with management to coordinate comprehensive services and meet deadlines.
• Implement monitoring procedures for health and nutrition, including referrals.
• Ensure appropriate assessments and individualized health plans for children.
• Prepare reports and analyze health data; suggest improvements.
• Develop MOUs and contracts with local health providers.
• Plan training, outreach, and community health events for staff.
• Participate in child study teams and develop care plans with coordinators.
• Recruit HSAC members and coordinate meeting agendas.
• Monitor LVN to ensure access to medical/dental homes and EPSDT-compliant care.
• Train staff on health curricula and monitor implementation.
• Coordinate health and safety inspections and confidentiality practices.
• Ensure effective inter-team communication across program staff.
• Interview candidates for LVN positions according to MAOF procedures.
• Oversee contract deliverables for contracted health services.

Skills

Spanish language (preferred)

Health program coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Public Health or related field

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Head Start experience OK)

Job description

Under general supervision, the Health Coordinator plans, coordinates, and oversees health, nutrition, and oral health services for children and families participating in MAOF Early Head Start-CCP. The position supports compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, strengthens community health partnerships, and promotes timely, comprehensive health services for children and families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Update and develop health, nutrition, and oral health service plans, policies, procedures, forms, monitoring tools, and reports in collaboration with the Early Head Start management team, parents, and the Health Services Advisory Committee.
• Ensure health, nutrition, and related program services comply with MAOF policies, procedures, and applicable Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Collaborate with the integrated management team to coordinate comprehensive services, meet established deadlines, and maintain program quality.
• Implement Level 2 and Level 3 ongoing monitoring procedures for health, nutrition, and oral health, including timely screenings, referrals, and follow-up for identified child health needs.
• Ensure children with identified or suspected health or nutritional needs receive appropriate assessments and individualized health plans.
• Prepare reports and analyze health, oral health, and nutrition service data; recommend improvements to the EHS-CCP Program Manager.
• Assist with developing and negotiating memoranda of understanding, interagency agreements, and contracts with local health and nutrition providers, as assigned.
• Plan and coordinate pre-service and in-service training, workshops, education sessions, community outreach, and events related to health and nutrition for staff, family child care providers, and parents.
• Participate in child study and multidisciplinary teams and work with coordinators, teachers, and family child care providers on individualized care plans, interventions, and follow-up.
• Identify and recruit community professionals for the Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC), and coordinate meeting agendas and resource sharing with program coordinators and management.
• Monitor and guide the Licensed Vocational Nurse to support children's access to medical and dental homes, well-child care consistent with EPSDT guidelines, and required immunizations.
• Train staff on the agency-selected parenting curriculum and monitor its implementation.
• Plan and coordinate health and safety inspections and monitor compliance with practices relating to medication, first aid, child accidents, toileting, toothbrushing, and universal precautions.
• Ensure staff and family child care providers comply with MAOF confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Establish effective communication among family services, home visitors, health staff, family child care providers, and other program staff to coordinate quality services.
• Interview and recommend candidates for the Licensed Vocational Nurse position in accordance with MAOF hiring procedures.
• Oversee compliance with contract deliverables for contracted Registered Nurse and Registered Dietitian services.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health, Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Science, Social Work, or a related field; alternatively, a Licensed Vocational Nurse with Head Start experience is acceptable.
• Three (3) years of experience in the health field or as a coordinator in a Head Start program.
• Spanish-speaking ability preferred.
• Must meet applicable state health requirements, including a physical examination at the time of employment and proof of tuberculosis (TB) clearance dated within six (6) months before employment, with subsequent renewals as required.
• Must complete required background checks, including criminal history, FBI, DOJ, National Sex Offender Registry, and Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) checks.
• Must have access to an automobile and a valid California driver's license with adequate automobile insurance, or have available private transportation, as specified in the job description.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee regularly uses hands to handle or feel and must be able to talk and hear. The position frequently involves sitting and reaching with hands and arms, and occasionally requires standing, walking, and lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

MAOF Sponsored Benefits:

At MAOF, we are committed to supporting the overall well-being of our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package of benefits and perks for full-time employees, with select benefits also available to part-time employees.

• Personal Time Off (PTO) – (Vacation/personal days or sick time).
• Paid Sick Time – 48 hours.
• 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.
• 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

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

MAOF offers the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accidental Insurance, Employer Contribution and Employer Match 403(b) Retirement Plan with 100% vesting, Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs (EAP), Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, 501(c)(3) Designation Public Service Loan Forgiveness, other supplemental benefits such as AFLAC, Credit Union Membership and Discount tickets to Southern CA theme parks and attractions.

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