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Job Summary:
This role is responsible for collaborating with the Director of Health Services to implement and oversee key health components within WCFD Early Childhood Programs, including general health, oral health, health education, and nutrition. This position will closely with staff and families to ensure that all children and pregnant women (if applicable) receive optimal healthcare services in compliance with State Statutes and Head Start Performance Standards.
Duties/Responsibilities:
All duties will comply with all rules, regulations, and practices of the agency and its regulating authorities. WCFD standards, DFS licensing, NAEYC guidelines, Wyoming Division of Disabilities regulations, and WCFD policies. All employees will adhere to the mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures of WCFD.
Provide emergency care/first aid as needed to students and staff at the worksite.
Ensure all children receive the required health services:
Health history, physical exams, and necessary follow-up
Oral health exams and follow-up care
Health, Vision, speech, hearing, and developmental screenings
Immunizations including documentation of current status, catch up plans, or exemptions.
Proper nutrition, in line with Performance Standards and Wyoming Department of Health guidelines
Ensure all Early Head Start pregnant women receive prenatal care, including:
Regular medical care
Oral health exams
Prenatal classes
Collaborate with Center Director, Teachers, Family Support Providers, Therapists, and Family Advocates on:
Health data tracking (immunization summaries, fluoride, USDA applications)
First aid/CPR training for staff
Completing Health Safety Checklists
Parent contacts and home visits
Managing health concerns and overseeing individual care plans
Participate in health assessments and screenings, ensuring timely completion in coordination with Family Advocates and Center Directors.
Attend Child & Family Staffing for children with health concerns.
Assist with nutrition/health education in classrooms and provide training on recognizing childhood illnesses.
Act as liaison between the medical community and WCFD, building strong relationships and supporting Health Services Advisory Committee meetings.
Assist Center Director with Safety and Emergency Preparedness requirements.
Perform periodic file reviews.
Promote positive public relations within the work setting and community.
Ensure ability to perform job functions safely, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Attend all required training sessions and meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Board or its designee.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Must be able to work well with children (birth through 5 years of age), including those with special needs, and their families.
Proficient in engaging a diverse range of families, fathers, partners, grandparents, and any significant figures in a child’s education.
Skilled in interacting with and engaging both children and adults in a positive manner.
Knowledgeable about community resources and services, or able to acquire this knowledge, to provide families with relevant information and referrals to address their needs and challenges.
Reliable, organized, and detail oriented
Must possess strong problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to follow both written and verbal instructions accurately
Excellent interpersonal skills are required to collaborate with individuals with diverse ranges of personalities, backgrounds, and knowledge bases
Strong communication skills are essential to interact with staff, children, families, and the broader community.
Must have effective stress management strategies and the ability to maintain composure in challenging situations.
Flexibility is key; the ability to adapt to changing daily routines is required.
Bilingual candidates are preferred.
Education and Experience:
Must have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D. and be 18 years of age (state requirements).
Experience in healthcare or as a CNA preferred.
Current CNA or degree in healthcare or related field preferred.
Must be willing to attain additional training or certifications, which may be required by Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc.
WCFD will only accept college degrees from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Physical Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Must possess visual acuity and stamina to read technical material for extended periods of time.
Be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time without fatigue or discomfort.
Must be able to travel to site locations, meetings and trainings, both in and out of state.
Must be willing to drive in a variety of weather conditions.
Must be able to hear and process ordinary conversation and telephone conversation.
Must be able to tolerate air-conditioned buildings and fluorescent lights.
Must be able to climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or reach, to retrieve materials and supplies from ground level to a height of at least 5 ft.
Must have upper body strength to lift and carry the equivalent of 50 pounds.
Must be able to assist a child to safety in case of an emergency.
Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures, including hot and cold weather.
Ability to travel across a multi-county region; work in homes, community settings, and office environments; maintain flexible scheduling to meet availability needs.
