Health Services Manager
Harris County Department of Education
Houston, TX 77022
$72,521 - $88,440 a year
Description
Primary Purpose:
Manage and implement health services in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and other pertinent federal, state, and local guidelines. Ensure the provision of comprehensive, coordinated whole child-centered case management services and promote health and wellbeing throughout the Head Start program.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in public or community health, health education, health administration or related field
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Ability to identify and solve problems
- Ability to effectively coordinate services for young students and their families
- Ability to interact with diverse populations
- Proficiency with a variety of software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills preferred
Experience:
- Minimum of five years of experience in community or public health or social services practice
- Minimum of three years of experience in a management role, with supervision responsibilities, in public health, community health, social services setting, non-profit organization or related entity
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Provide leadership to the Head Start staff, foster teamwork, and encourage active involvement in implementing the HCDE Head Start mission, vision and values.
- Serve as a member of the Head Start management team, overseeing the planning, implementation and monitoring of Head Start at all levels, with particular responsibility for the health services component.
- Attend and participate in monthly Head Start Policy Council meetings and other meetings/trainings as required.
- Develop written procedures for implementing health services; monitor center-based invoices, budgets, grants and plans as required.
- Develop and implement comprehensive case management systems that support compliance with Head Start performance indicators and active family engagement in the program.
- Develop and implement an effective and comprehensive health services program that includes a broad range of services to students, including students with special needs; develop, maintain and participate in the Health Services Advisory Committee.
- Design and implement systems for the maintenance and accuracy of health records and program data to ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
- Design and regularly review program reports to monitor compliance and compile information for required program reports.
- In partnership with other areas, design and implement systems for students to receive comprehensive sensory, developmental and social/emotional screenings.
- Provide training to all staff and conduct and coordinate health education activities for staff, students and families.
- Perform other duties as assigned.