Public Health Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Health Services

Status: Regular, 40 hours per week

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:  $24-$26
Location: Burien

Closing Date: Open until filled

We are looking for an individual who is excited and passionate about making a difference in children and family’s lives. As our ECEAP Public Health Coordinator, you will provide consultation regarding individual children’s health needs and health education programming for children and families.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The Health Coordinator will have specific responsibilities that will include, but may not be limited to:

• Provide health care coordination for each child at VOT.

• Work with families to:

• Obtain and maintain current signed family consent forms for release of health information to VOT, administration of medication, emergency medical treatment, and health screenings or assessments.

• Determine and document if children have regular medical and dental providers, and dates of last visits. If needed, teach families how to select healthcare providers.

• Determine children’s medical, dental, nutritional, or mental health needs, including immunization status, current medications, allergies, and life-threatening conditions.

• Teach families to advocate for their family’s health and safety needs.

• Teach families how to access health information on topics of interest to their family.

• Provide support to ensure children’s health care needs are met.

• Create or add to an Individual Care Plan if needed for food allergies, special dietary requirements related to a health condition, special needs, or circumstances.

• Work with teachers, childcare providers, and others to:

• Ensure that relevant health and safety details such as health care contact information, accommodations from individual health plans, directions about medications to be administered, symptoms related to a need for emergency medication or treatment, allergies, and dietary needs are recorded in each child’s individual service plan.

• Ensure the presence of a current policy and procedure that meets the guidelines of the OSPI “Infectious Disease Control Guide for School Staff” and universal precautions for the prevention of blood borne pathogens.

• Provide training to staff on health-related policies and procedures.

• Provide training to the community on health-related topics through live, virtual, or written means.

• Develop positive professional relationships with healthcare providers and organizations.

Work with Directors of Health Services and Early Learning to:

• Establish a Health Advisory Committee that meets ECEAP standards.

• Assist the Health Advisory Committee to develop a plan to implement and monitor health services including (a) requirements related to health, safety, and nutrition; (b) confidentiality protocols; (c) classroom health curriculum; and (d) parent education.

• Document health care coordination for each child at VOT.

• Documentation includes the tracking of health referrals, health screens, treatment progress, plans for ongoing needs, and treatment completion.

• Document and inform parents when health issues or developmental concerns are suspected or identified, and make appropriate referrals

• Collect and maintain copies of relevant confidential health care records according to VOT policies and legal standards. Health records include but are not limited to immunization records, allergy information, food preferences, food restrictions, health screening results, dental screening results, medical examination records, accident reports, and health-related family contacts.

• Track dental exams and ensure screening by a dental hygienist for each child at VOT

• Collect and maintain VOT safety records, including information on emergency drills, and inspection records for smoke detectors, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers.

Monitor, Inspect and Train:

• Monitor the health and safety of indoor and outdoor facilities

• Monitor VOT materials and equipment to ensure all is safe, clean, in good condition, age-appropriate, and stored safely.

• Monitor VOT sites for proper sanitation and health standards and compliance related to areas where food is prepared, stored, and served.

• Inspect and monitor smoke detectors, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers.

• Inspect and monitor emergency lighting in all classrooms.

• Ensure that sites are free from harmful items.

• Develop tracking forms

• Maintain all inspection records regardless of whether it is completed by the Health Coordinator, teachers, other VOT staff, or governmental representatives.

• Maintain records related to food safety inspections by state or local governmental agencies

• Provide health-related training and tools for teachers and programs. Training includes skilled observations, modeling, teaching, feedback, and mentoring staff.

• Train teachers and programs to safely store all flammable, toxic, and hazardous materials

• Write up problem areas found and monitor the corrective action under each teacher or program.

• Provide ongoing support, training, and technical assistance related to Health Services.

• Administer designated assessment tools in diverse environments,

• Demonstrate and model clear communication skills and reflective practices with teachers, childcare providers, and other staff.

• Demonstrate familiarity with community resources available to childcare providers, staff, and families in the designated counties

• Comply with all required data collection, reporting requirements, activities, progress reports, and other required documentation within the designated timeframe

• Develop and maintain a schedule for onsite visits based upon the program needs in collaboration with the Directors of Health Services, Early Learning, and the Hub Manger.

• Attend all required trainings, meetings, and webinars regarding the Health Coordinator position and other professional development activities

• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of practice including staff, childcare providers, clients and their families

• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in a Health, Early Childhood, Education, or related field

• A minimum of two years working with young children in a group setting.

• Experience as an early learning health coordinator, consultant, or trainer.

• Bi-lingual ability (Somali and English) preferred

• Ability to communicate effectively and relate sensitively to adults and children from diverse ethnic and socio-economic groups

• Proficiency in oral and written English language

• Proficiency with computer software like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Additional expectations include:

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, cultural relevancy, and inclusion

• Must pass Department of Early Learning’s Portable Background Check (PBC).

• Excellent external and internal customer service skills

• Detail orientation

• Ability to work independently and take initiative as well as in a team environment

• Strong problem-solving skills and flexibility

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks at a time

More about Voices of Tomorrow’s (“VOT”).

VOT’s mission is to preserve immigrant & refugee children’s identity through culturally responsive child-focused programs. Our agency works closely with community partners to eliminate racial inequities in the Early Learning System which deeply affect Immigrant and Refugee children’s growth, development, and academic performances. Early childhood is the most critical phase of human development. The focus of VOT is to create early learning programs that preserves the child’s culture and language, while advancing African indigenous parenting practices and community-driven narratives. Substantial research shows that early adversity, including loss of a language, is associated with diminished health across the life course and across generations.

Our work is guided by the following foundational principles:

RACIAL EQUITY. Community representation is paramount in all of Voices of Tomorrow’s programs, policies, and activities. Program components are grounded in community needs and programs are designed with the input of the communities we serve.

CULTURAL RESPONSIVENESS. We strive to create opportunities to preserve culture through the celebration of diversity. We welcome all who apply their resources, cultural knowledge, and experience to address solutions for removing barriers facing our community.

HEALTH AND SAFETY. Embedded in our work is an understanding that good prenatal and early childhood mental health is foundational to reducing long term stressors and negative impacts into adulthood.

STRENGTHS-BASED. Our programs are designed to empower families and communities to use the existing knowledge of their families and communities enabling resiliency in a manner in which they can share their knowledge through the education of core life skills.

CHILD FOCUS. We encourage parents and caregivers to foster positive relationships with children and caregivers, as strong family bonds give children their best start in early childhood development.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burien, WA 98166: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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