Health Services Manager

CHS Elizabethtown - Elizabethtown, PA

Full-Time

The Health Services Manager is an individual who cares deeply about the mental, behavioral, and physical health of children. This individual will oversee activities related to health policies and services for the Center. This individual will oversee the delivery and administration of all mental, behavioral, and physical health services to ensure quality and safety. The Health Services Manager will work to understand the needs of families at the Center and help to shape the scope of services provided by partnering with local providers to guide families in receiving such services. The Health Services Manager will also set up conversations with families to ensure that these services are accessible. They will work closely with professionals at other CHS centers as well as CHS Central Office to maintain consistency in health policies and procedures. The individual will have strong skills in planning and organization, effective verbal and written communication, conflict management, data analysis and experience ensuring operational facility compliance with OCDEL, NAEYC, and other high-quality standards. The individual will report to the Center Director. The salary range for this position is $69,000 to $79,746 per year, based on expertise.

Responsibilities:

Overseeing the provision and coordination of health services to children and families enrolled in the program
Overseeing the Child Study Teams which support individual needs of children in care including evaluation & assessment, coordination of internal and external support services, and monitoring the fidelity of recommended intervention
Collecting and analyzing data
Identifying key health needs and interventions for children in collaboration with the Family Success team
Managing the early intervention referral process for children, as well as delivery of services, in coordination with Family Success teams
Communicating with parents and lead meetings where difficult issues arise
Building and establishing partnerships to support child health needs
Managing support services providers and paraprofessionals
Providing supervision to and ensure that all health staff are complying with appropriate regulations
Ensuring implementation of policies and procedures for safety practices in conjunction with the Central Office Health Services team
Implementing corrective initiatives and track most common issues and/or trends
Staying updated and informed on child health best practices (e.g. trauma-informed care, etc.) and regulatory requirements for supporting all children's success, birth to age 5
Providing input for new policies and procedures
Support and facilitate Professional Development content during PD year
Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor's in Health Services, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Human Services, or related field
5 years of relevant experience preferably in health services area
Ability to correspond and establish supportive relationships with case workers, parent/guardians, staff, and children
Knowledge of the State's health and safety requirements (DHS/OCDEL, DOH, OSHA, ADA) and NAEYC standards
Experience with managing both internal and external care providers across multiple disciplines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares about working in a mission-focused organization
Demonstrated understanding of and ability to effectively work with low-income families (preferred)
Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions
Willingness to be held accountable and receive feedback
Comfortability with technology including MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and/or willingness to learn
Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to influence, lead, and educate teams
Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models for children
U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances

Who we are and what we’re looking for

At CHS, we are leaders passionate about early childhood education and community betterment. Our work is driven by the desire to endow children with the resources for educational and physical well-being, while supporting and empowering their families. We listen to the needs of our diverse community and adapt to give everyone a voice. We hold each-other accountable for bringing our best and most authentic selves to school every day, creating an environment of mutual respect.

We strive to build a team of individuals that is passionate about our mission, brings in new creative ideas, and loves their work. If this sounds like you, we look forward to seeing your application.

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About Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning

At Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning, we nurture children, support them in discovering their world, and help them grow to reach their fullest potential. We are passionate educators, caregivers, and role models dedicated to successful early childhood development. We believe that a rich and solid foundation, along with a nurturing and supportive environment, is critical to helping children grow. We focus on the whole child, helping them flourish in mind and body. And we set them on a path to become their strongest, brightest, and best selves in school and beyond.

Catherine Hershey’s dream was to provide children with a well-rounded education. That dream lives on in her name and is our mission at Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning.

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Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.