Health Services Manager

CHS Harrisburg – Harrisburg, PA

Full-time

CHS Harrisburg will be the second Center to open under the Catherine Harrisburg Schools organization, and is expected to open in 2024. The two-story, 48,692-square-foot building, located at the northeast corner of North 6th St. and Muench St., will include a Family Success Center, an Innovation Studio, and an experiential learning garden. The Center will accommodate 150 children from birth to age 5 and is expected to employ up to 80 employees and volunteers.

To prepare for the opening of CHS Harrisburg in 2024, teachers and staff will receive pre-opening professional development, coaching, training, and team building through the CHS Development Program. This is a unique opportunity for early childhood professionals to expand their knowledge, grow their careers, and launch a child-focused state-of-the-art early learning center.

Role Description:

The Health Services Manager is an individual who cares deeply about the health and well-being 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 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 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, and experience ensuring operational facility compliance with OCDEL, NAEYC, and other high-quality standards. The individual will report to the Center Director. Starting salary is in the range of $55,936 - $74,675 a year, based on expertise.

Responsibilities:

Overseeing the provision and coordination of health services to children and families enrolled in the program
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, nursing, public health, education or related field (Masters in related field preferred)
Nursing License to practice in Pennsylvania or equivalent credential (preferred)
5 years of experience in health services area (preferred)
Previous experience with behavioral, mental, and/or physical health
Knowledge of Child Development
Knowledge of the State’s health and safety requirements (DHS/OCDEL, DOH, OSHA, ADA) and NAEYC standards
Demonstrated understanding of and ability to effectively work with low-income families (preferred)
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 students
Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares about working in a mission-focused organization
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
Ability to type and perform data entry with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to correspond and establish supportive relationships with caseworkers, parent/guardians, staff, and children
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions
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

For more than 110 years, Milton Hershey School (MHS) has helped children realize their full potential by offering a top-notch private, cost-free education to students in pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade from income-eligible families. To expand and enhance the impact of Milton and Catherine Hershey’s vision, the Boards and management of Milton Hershey School and the Hershey Trust Company are launching the Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS), a cost-free, non-residential early childhood education program.

CHS plans to open six early childhood education Centers by 2027. The Centers are designed for children from birth to age 5 from economically disadvantaged and at-risk backgrounds with the goal of encouraging the development of a child’s educational, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical well-being. The CHS Initiative will provide a focus on core early learning programs through a rigorous and relevant curriculum that is aligned with a mission to nurture and educate enrolled children. Children also will receive supports such as nutritious meals and provisions of supplies, among other early learning enhancements. Finally, CHS will offer integrated support services for families of children enrolled in the Centers. CHS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity.

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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.