Health & Mental Health Coordinator

Casa Central Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health & Mental Health Coordinator to lead the management and evaluation of essential health services for children and families in the Early Head Start program. This pivotal role involves ensuring comprehensive health and nutritional support, conducting health screenings, and advocating for children’s needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health coordination and community resource navigation, making a significant impact on the well-being of families. Join this dynamic team and contribute to the health and development of the next generation while enjoying a supportive work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in health coordination and mental health support for children.
• Strong knowledge of nutritional needs and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health/mental health services for children in the EHS program.
• Ensure timely health screenings and follow-ups for enrolled children.
• Provide training on health and nutrition topics to staff and families.

Skills

Health Coordination

Mental Health Support

Nutritional Knowledge

Community Resource Navigation

Advocacy Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health or Social Services

Certification in Mental Health

Job description

Main Building - 1343
Chicago, IL 60622, USA

Description

The Health & Mental Health Coordinator oversees the management, planning, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive health/mental health, dental, and nutrition services for children and their families enrolled in the Early Head Start Home-based (EHS) program. This position will ensure that children and families receive all necessary medical, dental, and mental health services, and support the maintenance of up-to-date health records of children enrolled in the HB program. They will also perform routine health-related tasks and clerical services to aid in meeting the health and nutritional needs of children and families enrolled in the program. This position pays $50,000 per year and offers medical, vision, dental, paid time off, 401K, and other voluntary benefits.

Position Highlights

• Complete all health histories at enrollment, vision, and hearing screenings within the 45-day period, and other health-related services as needed.
• Ensure all enrolled children are up to date on the schedule of age-appropriate preventive and primary health care needs (i.e., well-baby checks and immunizations). Work collaboratively with home visiting staff to ensure any needed medical, dental, immunization, or nutritional needs are met and followed up.
• Provide training and information related to health, dental, nutrition, and mental health topics to home-based staff, families, and pregnant women.
• Gather documentation to make referrals to Early Intervention or the Local Education Authority (Chicago Public Schools) for children with suspected disabilities. Follow-up to support families through the referral process. Help ensure that children receive needed services.
• Assist in negotiating the services at the public school or with the CFC. Attend staffing meetings with families, and advocate for children and families across settings. Support families with accessing community resources and support for children with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
• Ensure that parent consent and the release of information for all health, mental health, dental, and nutritional services provided to children by the program, or its contracted services providers are received and on file.
• Work on other Adhoc projects as deemed necessary by the Early Learning Academy Director of Family Services.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy: Casa Central requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated by the first day of employment or be fully vaccinated within 60 days of hire date.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities