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Division of Personnel Government of the VI HEAD START HEALTH MANAGER (SE24 -1-3) ( reposted 9-9-24) (DHS/STT) in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | DEFINITION | | | | Under the general supervision of the Administrator or designee, the | | Head Start Health Manager is responsible for the administration, | | planning, organization, supervision and implementation of the | | policies and procedures of the Health Component for Pre-School | | Services. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Duties and Responsibilities: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | DUTIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE) | | | | Develops, updates and implements a written medical/dental health | | services plan and procedures manual. | | | | Creates and facilitates a functional Health Advisory Committee. | | | | Assists in the selection, placement and training of all Health | | Component staff. | | | | Coordinates all health-related activities within the component | | including: Monthly Reports, PIR, SAVI, staffing and CNA. | | | | Ensures that federal and local health regulations for employees are | | met. | | | | Maintains accurate up to date health files on all Head Start | | enrollees. | | | | Assists with the compilation of Health Resources in the Social | | Services Directory of services for Head Start parents. | | | | Assists in development of consultant needs for component. | | | | Obtains a complete medical, dental and developmental history of each | | child. | | | | Obtains advanced parental authorizations for all health services | | provided. | | | | Develops and implements health screening procedures including | | immunizations. | | | | Conducts vision screening and growth assessments. | | | | Develops and implements a written plan for medical emergencies. | | | | Assigns, trains, supervises and evaluates Health Aides. | | | | Arranges and obtains basic dental care services. | | | | Distributes health records to the Department of Education. | | | | Develops and distributes child's health summary to parents and/or | | guardians. | | | | Coordinates with Mental Health/Special Services Coordinator and | | Nutrition Supervisor and other components to plan and implement an | | organized health education program for staff, parents and children. | | | | Serves as a resource person for C.A. and other components. | | | | Attends and participates in staff meetings and community meetings as | | appropriate. | | | | Performs other related duties as assigned. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+