Mountainland Head Start, Inc. is an amazing company to work for with a positive environment focused on helping children and families succeed. We are a non-profit government funded organization that offers low-income children and families beneficial health, education, nutrition, and other helpful programs to improve their lives. 

Come be part of something better that helps change the lives of others in your community!

Date Posted: 1/15/19

End Date: When Filled

Status: Full-time (benefited)

Salary: 15.71/hr

PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS OR MEDICAL CERTIFICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW
 

Position is 204 working days and 11 paid Holidays; a typical work week Monday - Friday with an expectation of no more than 40 hours per week. For weeks with less than five working days, daily hours only apply. Occasional evening and Saturday work may be required. Requires use of own vehicle to conduct business. Part-time summer work may be available and may be required depending on agency needs for full time staff and is a requirement for part-time staff with a beginning employment date of July 15, 2013 or later.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Assists the Health & Nutrition Services Director and service area Coordinators in providing comprehensive health and nutrition services to enrolled children. Responsible for carrying out all health care and screening services for the children enrolled in the Head Start Program in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards and indicators outlined in the 2007 Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act. Monitors and follows up on health & nutrition services for Head Start children to support their school readiness and the agency’s school readiness plan. Maintains a working relationship with other health care professionals in the community. Works collaboratively with Family Advocates to assist families in establishing and maintaining medical and dental homes. Provides health & nutrition education for Head Start families and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Nursing, Health Education, Health Promotion, or related field or certification as a certified medical assistant.
• Two years relevant experience in Health Education or Health Services related field providing health services for low-income clientele or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Bilingual in Spanish is required. 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and to develop solutions to problems with limited supervision.
• Strong attention to detail
• Use a computer to collect, record, and retrieve data and prepare reports.

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and administer activities.
• Read, understand and interpret health records and plan appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to plan, formulate and execute record keeping procedures in accordance with assigned duties.

• Knowledge of preventive medicine and sanitation.
• Ability to prioritize and manage work load and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to write and speak the English language in a proficient and professional manner to meet requirements of the job.
• Ability to work independently and as a team to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, families, community groups, and other related agencies and people.

Please apply on our website at www.mountainlandheadstart.org/jobs

If you would like a full job description, please contact the recruiter. 

MOUNTAINLAND HEAD START, INC. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment actions based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic identity, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law