Health Services Manager Full Time NEW

Supervises the Registered Nurses (RN), Maternal Child Health & Inclusion Specialists, Health Services Liaison, Interns and Volunteers.

Summary

Overall responsibility for the operation of the Health Services area to ensure all Head Start (HS) 0 to 5 children receive comprehensive health services (medical, dental, mental health and special education) as described in the Office of Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and Children Health and Disabilities Prevention (CHDP) Program including state immunization laws and Community Care Licensing (CCL) regulations.

Assist in the fulfillment of the Organizations vision.

Duties And Responsibilities

Responsible for supervising assigned staff, interns and volunteers; reviews employment applications and participates in the recruitment interview process, performance management and other personnel processes.

Responsible for the overall planning, administration, coordination and implementation of Health Services including, medical, dental, mental health and special education services.

Collaborates with other HS 0 to 5management to ensure seamless services to children and families while meeting all Program Area goals.

Coordinates and conducts trainings for HS 0 to 5 staff and parents to educate them on the importance of health care issues.

Keeps HS 0 to 5 health resources up to date.

Ensures total compliance of staff and children’s electronic health records, including periodic monitoring for compliance and accuracy.

Collects and submits statistical data monthly, quarterly and annually as required by Federal, State and local funding sources.

Prepares, revises and manages departmental spending to ensure fiscal compliance.

Coordinates and participates in ongoing internal monitoring, Self-Assessment monitoring and other monitoring as required to ensure program compliance.

Organizes and assures the continuation and effectiveness of the Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC) in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Health Services area, while maintaining the participation by required members (i.e. doctors, community health care professionals and Head Start parents).

Confers periodically with appropriate consultants to ensure that Head Start children and families are receiving quality medical care and utilizing state and local resources.

Promotes parent involvement by educating them regarding family health care, including identifying state and local resources in the areas of physical, dental and mental health needs and by encouraging parents to participate in advocating for their families by serving on the HSAC and attending Local Parent Meetings (LPM) and County-Wide Personnel Committee (CWPC) meetings.

Serves as a HS 0 to 5 representative in the community when attending conferences/meetings and interaction with parents and health care providers.

Advocates for children, ensuring all eligible children receive necessary health, assessments and screening exams; ensures referrals are followed up by staff in a timely manner.

Advocate for children with special needs by ensuring that all children eligible for HS 0 to 5 services be allotted a space in the program and once enrolled ensure that these children receive entitled services from the Local Educational Agency (LEAs) and community partners.

Awareness of cultural and ethnic differences of families and children in relation to health services.

Attends and participates in conferences, meetings and trainings, as required.

Models professionalism for staff, parents, children, clients, and community members. Promotes a collaborative environment within the service areas, program, and oranization.

Maintains strict compliance with universal precautions.

Adheres to the American With Disabilities Act (ADA-2010) which prohibits discriminatory actions toward children and/or adult with disabilities. In particular, children with disabilities enrolled in the classroom as mandated by Federal Law.

Maintains confidentiality of records and information on HS 0 to 5 staff, children and families.

Travels to all HS 0 to 5 centers/sites to communicate, monitor, and visit each site periodically.

Travels for work related business using reliable transportation.

Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.

Works evenings and weekends as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing/Public Health preferred.
• Current California RN License preferred.

Experience

• Four (4) years of nursing related work experience preferred.
• Two (2) years of direct staff administrative supervision preferred.
• Two (2) years of direct experience in nonprofit or government funded programs preferred.

Other Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related business software.

Effective presentation, written and verbal communication skills.

Bilingual in English and Spanish or other secondary language preferred based on the needs of the clients and the program.

Ability to work and interact with families/children to develop and maintain supportive, respectful, and empowering relationships with families, co-workers, and the community.

Willing to work non-traditional hours and days to meet the needs of this position.

Infant/Child CPR/First Aid certification with at least 15 hours of training on preventive health practices required within 6 months of employment.

Maintain valid California driver’s license and the minimum auto insurance as required by state law, or reliable transportation. For those driving work related vehicles, must maintain insurability under agency policy.

Pass required reference checks and fingerprint clearance under Title 22 regulations: Department of Justice/FBI, Criminal Record Statement Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) and background investigation as needed prior to employment.

Physical examination, TB screening clearance and signed federal criminal record declaration are required within 7 days after employment.

Obtain a valid AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Certification within the first three (3) days of employment.

Pass and maintain Basic Pest Management in a Child Care Settings annual certification as required by the California Healthy Schools Act (HSA).

Attend and pass the Family Development Credentialing Program within 18 months of employment.

Requirements

Immunized against influenza (flu), pertussis (whooping cough) and measles. The influenza vaccination must be obtained annually during flu season, August 1 through December 1. A person is exempt from the immunization requirements for the following circumstances:

• The person submits a written statement from a licensed physician declaring that because of the person’s physical condition or medical circumstances, the immunization is not safe.
• The person submits a written statement from a licensed physician providing that the person has evidence of current immunity to pertussis (whooping cough) and/or measles.
• The person submits in writing declaration that he or she has declined the influenza (flu) vaccination. This exemption only applies to the influenza (flu) vaccine.

Former Head Start 0 to 5 parents preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to, handle, or feel; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Fresno EOC.

REV. 8/5/2025

Monday – Friday

8:30am – 5pm

7.5 hours per day