Health Education Specialist

Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP)
Waipahu, HI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/2/2023 CLOSED ON 1/1/2024

Job Posting for Health Education Specialist at Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP)

Up to $1,000 paid in hiring incentives!

Aside from a highly rewarding job and competitive salary, we offer a strong benefits package, which includes: a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions; full health, dental and vision insurance coverage; up to 21 days paid vacation and 21 days paid sick leave; all State and Federal holidays; group term life insurance; AFLAC supplemental benefits; a flexible spending account; employee assistance program support; and potential higher education tuition assistance.

For more information, please visit

https://www.hcapweb.org/hcap-employment/

**All interested applicants must submit an HCAP employment application along with their resume**

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INTRODUCTION

The Head Start Health Education Specialist (HES) works as part of the Head Start and Early Head Start multidisciplinary team to ensure that all health requirements for enrolled children and pregnant women meet the requirements for enrollment, continued compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), State Department of Health (DOH) requirements, and the Department of Human Services (DHS) licensing requirements.

Additionally, to align with local, state, and federal agencies; the HES will engage in activities which promote health education and prevention through the advocacy and promotion of evidence based healthy practices, health literacy, and overall well-being of children and families. HES’s will work within the multidisciplinary team and community partners to explore current medical, dental, and mental health trends and issues in children’s health; working towards developing new, alternative methods of helping children and families improve and cope with overall health and well-being which incorporate developmental, cultural, and linguistically appropriate approaches.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Communication - Must be able to communicate and work effectively with people of diverse social, economic and racial backgrounds. Must have the ability to read and write English at a post-secondary level.

Teamwork – Has the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team and as appropriate as a team leader. Demonstrates interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together.

Problem Solving – Has the ability to systematically identify and define a problem, determine the cause of the problem, identify, prioritize and select alternatives for a solution, and implement a “best fit” solution.

Build Collaborative Relationships/Teamwork – Develops and maintains win/win relationships and partnerships. The ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.

Decision Making/Problem Solving/Analytical Ability – Able to make difficult and appropriate decisions in a timely manner

Self-Development – Has the ability to demonstrate self-initiative and motivation for continuous learning, personal development and personal growth.

ESSENTIAL POSITION & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Ensure that all children enrolled through Head Start and/or Early Head Start program meet enrollment requirements and monitor continued health compliance per the Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) requirements, as it also aligns with agency, state, and federal requirements (DHS, DOH, OHS)

· Perform direct health services, such as screenings, assessments, and/or administration of medication; providing necessary referrals to parents when additional evaluation is needed

· Contact and collaborate with medical/dental providers and partners in obtaining health documents to address children that have special dietary challenges and/or medical conditions that may requires restrictions/accommodations and support child’s health compliance with the program

· Maintain accurate health documents and consistent documentation/case notes regarding all communication and contact with providers, parents, and staff regarding a child’s health within the data management system

· Collaborate and provide guidance to Family Advocates and teaching staff by providing health education workshops and/or health literacy and resources to parent committees, policy council, children, and families in an effort to meet health requirements in a timely manner

· Collaborate with site supervisors and program managers in partnering with community agencies to implement health projects, pilot studies, and trainings for children, families, and staff

· Assist in the maintenance of child health files and other materials for quality assurance monitoring and review

· Provide guidance to staff in meeting CACFP policies and procedures and Head Start regulations, maintaining accurate records and reports

· Assist in conducting CACFP meal service review for both Head Start and Early Head Start programs; including menu review and food service; work collaboratively with the Comprehensive Services Manager and Health Team to ensure all meal reviews are completed and monitored in a timely manner

· Provide comprehensive wellness activities, trainings, resources for staff, children, and families

· Attend and participate on Health Advisory Committee; collaborating and maintaining partnerships with community health agencies and partners

· Participate in monitoring of all health records and data analysis for program reports, service, planning, improvements, and training; submitting monthly reports, as required to show progress

· Keep records, writes reports, analyzes data, maintains confidentiality of records

· Perform other related duties as assigned or required

EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provide health education and support to both prenatal women and their children and monitor continued health compliance per the Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) requirements, as it also aligns with agency, state, and federal requirements (DHS, DOH, OHS)

· Direct, monitor, track, and report the timely delivery of medical, dental, physical, and mental health services to EHS pregnant women and EHS children; ensuring compliance with regulatory timelines as it aligns with HSPPS

  • Collaborate and coordinate with EHS Home Visitors to conduct individualized prenatal and postnatal education and planning; including Prenatal and Postpartum Depression Screenings
  • Implement high quality prenatal curriculum that is individually, ethically, culturally, and linguistically appropriate and responsive to the needs of each pregnant woman, and includes education on fetal development, labor and delivery, postpartum recovery, and the benefits of breastfeeding
  • Collaborate with the EHS Home Visitor to conduct a prenatal health education visits; as well as, postpartum visits within two weeks of infant’s birth to assess well-being of mother and child; including Postpartum Depression Screening
  • Collaborate with the EHS Home Visitor to conduct scheduled Well Baby Check Home Visits that coincide with EPSDT periodicity schedule, in an effort to provide parent with health education, resources, and information on age- appropriate and early preventative health/dental care; including immunization schedule

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

Health Education Specialist I (HES I): Associates Degree in Human Services/Development, Social Services, Early Childhood Education, or Child Development, ORHigh School diploma or equivalent ANDMedical Assistant certification or Nursing Assistant certification with successful completion of terminology coursework.

Health Education Specialist II (HES II) & Health Education Specialist III (HES III): Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Development, Family Studies, Human Services, Psychology or other closely related field; or Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or other closely related field. Training in Nursing or Health Education is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Health Education Specialist I (HES I): Two years of full time progressively responsible administrative experience SUBSTITUTION: Graduation from a two-year college or business school with a major in health services and/or business may substitute for two years of administrative experience. *Knowledge in child development for children ages birth to 5 years old preferred.

Health Education Specialist II (HES II): Minimum of one year providing family, education, and health services to families and children in a Head Start Program; two years working with prenatal women and children ages birth to 5 years and their families in an education setting; collaboration and partnerships with community agencies for resources and guidance.

Health Education Specialist III (HES III): Minimum of two years of full-time work experience in a Head Start Program position working with families on family engagement and promoting health and wellness. Experience in development, planning, and implementation of training, knowledgeable in motivational interviewing techniques, or other experience related to the listed job roles and responsibilities.
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Work Remotely

  • No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28,060.20 - $55,080.48 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Community Health & Wellness Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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