Health Services Coordinator (LVN)
Company: ModernHR
Location: Culver City
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:The Health Services Coordinator works under the
supervision of the Head of Educational Excellence (HEE) to carry
out health services to support children and families across Allies
programs. The Health Services Coordinator is responsible for
coordinating the direct comprehensive health services for children
and families that include a range of medical and dental services
/follow-up in accordance with goals and contract requirements. The
Health Services Coordinator works hands-on with children families
and our contracted licensed Family Child Care providers and must be
able to consistently communicate in a manner that demonstrates
respect and sensitivity.Work with families directly to ensure the
completion of child health requirements and other required
screenings and assessments as they relate to contract requirements
and Community Care Licensing in order to accurately collect and
track health data and ensure complianceWork with parents to support
the completion of children's medical and dental screenings and
ensure follow-up treatment care is completed within established
state/federal guidelinesMonitor, guide, and support staff,
providers, and families with children who have medical concerns
across agency programs as needed (e.g. Early Education, Family
Preservation, Resource Family Program, Early Childhood Mental
Health, etc.)Review, evaluate and interpret health records to
assess needs and to plan and implement special programs or
activities to meet these needs and to ensure high quality
comprehensive servicesMaintain health records in hard copy as well
as on ChildPlus database and ensure an effective system of
tracking, follow-up and confidentialityConduct and document
follow-up on all referrals to ensure that needs of children are
metWork with families to ensure children's hearing and vision
screenings are completed within 45 days of entry into the
programComplete individualized health and treatment plans, as
neededProvide consultation and technical assistance with parents
directly, in staff meetings and trainingsWhile respecting
confidentiality, share information with staff and relevant
providers to ensure coordinated services that meet the needs of
individual children and familiesWork with families directly and
serve as a resource to support staff (e.g., outside service
providers, Family and Community Specialist) regarding children's
health issues, compliance, referrals and follow-up treatment,
including oral health and physical healthReviews lesson plans, to
ensure that curriculum concepts and goals are being met for safety,
health, and nutrition and report findings, as needed.Participate in
Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetingsAssist in recruiting
prospective families and assist in the enrollment process by
coordinating and facilitating intake process for children with
health and nutrition concernsDevelop and maintain partnerships with
local agencies to assist families in the referral of health-related
services in the local communitySupport enrollment team with initial
enrollment process by reviewing all health documents before
children start programMaintain medication list for early education
centerReview, evaluate, update and prepare reports for health
services. Monitor health records for completeness, accuracy, and
follow-up and report findings to supervisor.Monitor health section
of children's files on an ongoing basis, report all outcomes to EE
Administrative Manager and supervisorIn collaboration with other
Health Services Coordinator and HEE support graduate level health
interns for successful health rotationsIn collaboration with other
members of the service coordinator team and other related staff,
develop, implement and monitor case plans to address identified
needs onsite, in family childcare provider's homes and in the
communityKeep inventory of supplies and materials needed (related
to health and safety)Participate in ongoing program evaluation,
planning process and in annual self-assessmentSupport parents
directly in their roles as their child's primary teacher and
provide opportunities to participate in the development of the
program (e.g. health advisory committee and approach to medical,
oral health and nutrition strategies)Plan and conducts CPR, First
Aid and other health related training for staff, providers and
parentsEnsure safety is a priority in performing all job
responsibilitiesParticipates in PQI meetings when neededParticipate
in the Safety CommitteeIn accordance with our "team" philosophy,
the person filling this position may occasionally be required to
carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties
listed on this job description.Staff must believe in and act in
accordance with both the Agency's and the program's mission/vision
statements, adopted theoretical frameworks, and
philosophy.QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:Must be at a minimum a
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Registered Nurse preferredTwo
years' experience working with children in the birth to five
population preferredAbility to communicate effectively - verbally
and in writing.Strong organizational skillsCommitment to
teamworkBasic computer skills required - Word, Excel, Software
applicationsExperience working with diverse groups and
populationsBilingual in English and SpanishPassionate about
learning and possesses curiosity about issues affecting children
and familiesAll employees serve as role models for children and
families who are served by our agency.Fingerprint background
clearance (DOJ, FBI & Child Abuse Clearance Index), or approved
exemptionSuccessful completion of pre-employment physical, PPD
test/ risk assessment, immunizations for Covid-19 + booster,
pertussis, measles and influenza (can decline)Class "C" driver's
license, proof of insurance, a safety record acceptable to CAA, and
reliable transportation requiredModern HR/Todays HR is an equal
opportunity employer and we are committed to Equal Employment
Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender,
sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability,
history of disability or perceived disability, and per the Fair
Chance Ordinance will consider qualified applications with criminal
histories in a manner consistent with the
ordinance.PDN-977eb894-3271-417d-aed6-b087b779a25a
Keywords: ModernHR, Los Angeles , Health Services Coordinator (LVN), Healthcare , Culver City, California
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