Mission Statement:
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency will act as a stepping stone to create stronger communities where families with low incomes have opportunities to connect, grow, and maintain dignity.
Summary
The Family Services & Health Specialist assists in the administration of health program requirements, daily operations of a Head Start site, and bus driving responsibilities as assigned.
Exceptional Benefits Package
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
✅ Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available
✅ 5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service — No Employee Contribution Required
✅ Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
✅ Professional Development Opportunities
✅ Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Complete health reports and track health services.
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Collect and prepare data reports for Head Start and Early Head Start staff, including the Health and Nutrition Coordinator and Site Manager.
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Review and monitor data for accuracy and completeness.
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Update health files and social service data as required.
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Schedule health, dental, or disability services appointments and provide transportation for children and parents when necessary.
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Maintain communication with parents through letters, newsletters, home visits, and phone calls.
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Prepare children for health services to ease apprehension.
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Assist the Family Service Advocate with Family Service activities as requested.
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Support food service tasks when needed.
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Drive the bus or act as a Bus Monitor as required.
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Safely operate a school bus over a designated route or for special trips.
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Perform daily vehicle inspections.
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Plan, schedule, and conduct routine bus maintenance and cleaning.
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Arrange and coordinate vehicle repairs.
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Maintain required vehicle records.
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Provide transportation for field trips, health appointments, and therapy sessions as needed.
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Educate children and parents on transportation safety.
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Participate in mealtimes with children when requested.
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Assist with center cleaning duties as needed.
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Support parent meetings or trainings.
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Recruit children for Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
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Attend meetings, committees, training, and conferences as required, including pre-service and in-service training.
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Work to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the agency, submitting necessary documentation as requested.
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Assist in Head Start or Early Head Start classrooms when needed.
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Adhere to all Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency Policies and Procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, and other applicable regulations.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Education & Experience Qualifications
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Education: High school diploma or GED required; medical background (CNA, MA) preferred.
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Licensure: Current CDL license (minimum Class C) with PS endorsement required.
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Experience: Intermediate computer skills and prior work experience with medical records, health screenings, or other medical-related fields preferred.
