Health Care Specialist

Utah Community Action is accepting applications for a full time Health Care Specialist. Best of State 2022 for Best Public Preschool and Best Charitable Service Organization This Health Care Specialist position earns a competitive salary of $27.41/hour. We also offer generous benefits including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), a healthcare spending account (HSA) with up to a $2,500 match, a 401k plan with 5% match, short and long-term disability, accident insurance, life insurance, 11 paid holidays, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, paid time off (PTO- up to 192 hours a year), and an hour of paid time on Fridays for self-care. Home office located in West Jordan. Travel required. As a Health Care Specialist, you are responsible to maintain a working relationship with health care professionals within the community and to provide health education and health care services for Head Start/Early Head Start children and families. Maintain full compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, in addition to all federal and state laws & regulations. ABOUT UTAH COMMUNITY ACTION Founded in 1965, Utah Community Action is a nationally recognized nonprofit provider of comprehensive services for income-eligible families. Our six core programs, Head Start, Adult Education, Case Management & Housing, Nutrition, HEAT, and Weatherization, address barriers to self-sufficiency in order to empower individuals, strengthen families, and build communities. We are committed to ending poverty and improving the lives of those living in our community. We have over 40 locations across the Salt Lake Valley and will continue to grow. UCA is seeking inspired, talented people who want to be make a difference in the community. QUALIFICATIONS Required Education and Experience 2-year Registered Nurse license Preferred Education and Experience BSN nursing license preferred 2 years of child related experience preferred CPR/First Aid instructor Certification preferred Previous Head Start experience preferred JOB DUTIES Monitor health services for the program and supports the delivery of high-quality services to families and children in Head Start/ Early Head Start. Evaluate and implement health care plans, medication request and special meal requests for children with identified health needs, and ensure that all critical care needs have been accommodated for. Develop and deliver trainings to ensure that staff are properly trained to meet health needs of the children enrolled, CPR/First Aid Certified, and to ensure that staff are knowledgeable of Health systems and procedures. Monitor immunizations for all current and incoming children. Oversee completion of all 90-day screening and physical exam requirements based off the state's Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment Schedule. Collaborates with community volunteers and teaching teams to ensure that 45-day screenings and dental exams are completed. Participate in and support community events as well as Head Start/Early Head Start Health Clinics. Maintain required certifications, and continue ongoing professional development through training, meetings, and education courses including Parents As Teachers certification (PAT), and prenatal visits. Maintain health equipment inventory and oversee proper use and maintenance of equipment and health supplies. READY TO JOIN OUR NONPROFIT TEAM? We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this entry-level job in social services, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you! Utah Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer and the agency prohibits discrimination and harassment because of a person's protected status such as race, color, national origin, religion, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran, military service, gender, sex (including conditions of pregnancy), marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected- group status.