The job of Head Start Health and Nutrition Manager was established for the purpose/s of providing health care services within meeting the individual health needs of students; incorporating health care plans directed by physicians; complying with the laws related to student health, including parental and guardian consent; providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; providing health information and serving as a resource to teachers, staff, and administrators; conducting mandated health screenings and identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Manages the functioning of the HS health component to ensure that the health and safety needs of all children (birth to five), and families are provided for.
2. Oversees the compliance is required with Federal and State Standards and Regulations, and with the overall goals, objectives, and mission of the Head Start/Early Head Start Program.
3. Provide Medical Administration Training for Education Staff
4. Provides professional medical consultative services to child care partnership sites, as needed.
5. Maintains accurate and complete child health records in Child Plus in compliance with all applicable State and Federal Standards and Regulations via PA Dept of Health, which are received from a variety of sources.
6. Monitors children’s health and take necessary steps to secure appropriate treatment, as well as arrange for appropriate screenings to be conducted at regular intervals on all children.
7. Coordinate and develop a working Health & Nutrition Advisory Committee, which shall be made up of medical consultants, community representatives, parents, and staff.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s preferred in public health, nursing, health education, or health administration.

Supervision of personnel