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 Child Development & Health Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the planning and monitoring of the child development, health, and nutrition component systems in the Head Start/Early Head Start Program.
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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Provide leadership, training, monitoring, and assistance necessary for the Head Start/Early Head Start family service, health, and nutrition components to ensure service delivery compliance.
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Support Family Services and Health Specialists in completing and documenting all required health screenings within Head Start Performance Standards (HSPS) timelines.
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Assist center staff in coordinating community partners to meet 45/90-day health screening requirements.
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Monitor and provide technical assistance to ensure child records reflect age-appropriate preventive and primary medical and oral healthcare.
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Assist with the delivery and inventory of health, safety, and nutrition supplies.
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Conduct observations assessing environments for safety, health, and nutrition practices; respond to identified deficiencies or training needs.
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Prepare weekly reports and submit them to the Child Development & Health Manager.
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Provide coaching and modeling for staff to ensure compliance with health, nutrition, and safety policies and procedures.
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Conduct coaching of Food Service staff through observations, monitoring, and feedback visits.
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Serve as a second staff member when necessary to accompany children to dental appointments.
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Assist with providing family, health, nutrition, mental health, and safety trainings for families in collaboration with Family Service Associates.
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Assist in planning and executing the Health Services Advisory Committee Meeting.
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Support child injury analysis efforts.
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Assist with food production and food supply orders.
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Attend and participate in meetings, committees, training workshops, and conferences at local, state, regional, and national levels.
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Serve as an advocate for Head Start families when needed.
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Assist with special projects and assignments delegated by Head Start/Early Head Start Management Staff.
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Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.
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Secure and document in-kind contributions and volunteer support.
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Ensure compliance with all Head Start Performance Standards, MCCAA policies, and applicable early childhood regulations, including DHS Licensing Standards, TN Department of Health, CACFP, and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
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Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Education & Experience Qualifications:
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Education:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Family Studies, Health, or a related field required.
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Experience:
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Minimum of three (3) years of experience in health or a related field.
