Health Disabilities Services Coordinator

Health Disabilities Services Coordinator

Summary Purpose for the Position:

Provide overall planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of comprehensive health, nutrition, mental health and disabilities services programming. Develop relationships with community services providers and serve as liaison to ensure needed program resources are accessible.

Requirements (Education, Experience, Certification, Knowledge, Skill):

Certified Medical Assistant OR Associates degree in a health related field with one year experience OR documented three years experience in health related field with active enrollment in health related degree program.

Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.

Must have basic computer skills.

Must demonstrate ability to work with a culturally diverse population.

Must demonstrate ability to provide Training and Technical Assistance.

Bilingual (English/language of majority of families in program).

Must have current physical exam, mantoux tuberculosis screening, and clearances.

Position Responsibilities:

Provide leadership in the development of the health, nutrition, mental health and disabilities services programming.

Ensure required screenings are completed within mandated timeframes.

Make referrals and and provide follow-up within mandated timeframes.

Provide guidance on activities recommended by the mental health consultant, IEPs, IFSPs, and / or technical assistance providers.

Coordinate and participate in staffing for suspected / identified children with special needs.

Observe and provide feedback to classroom staff to ensure best practices.

Participate in Case Management meetings sharing knowledge of child. Complete and document assigned follow-up from Case Management meetings on appropriate form.

Provide required monthly reports to Supervisor.

Attend and participate in PreService and InService training.

Implement School Readiness Plan.

Adhere to established Work Plan and update as necessary or directed by Supervisor.

Adhere to PathStone’s Confidentiality Policy.

Adhere to PathStone’s Child Abuse and Neglect Policy.

Adhere to PathStone’s Positive Guidance Policy.

Assist in the physical maintenance and care of center facility such as sweeping, mopping, sanitizing and garbage disposal.

Perform other job related duties as required or assigned.

Working Conditions/Environment:

Office setting.

Must work flexible hours (some evening/week-end).

Occasional travel (some overnight).

Must be able to work with cleaning products such as bleach and disinfectants.

Moderate exposure to disease agents.

Includes outdoor work.

Position must frequently bend and lift up to 60 pounds.

Transportation Requirement:

Position requires automobile, driver’s license and insurance.

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