Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency EHS Health Advocate Bilingual English-Spanish Full-time, 12 month position The EHS Bilingual Health Advocate provides services to support the physical, social, and emotional health and well being of all Early Head Start children. This includes monitoring the timely completion of health requirements for enrolled children, such as medical and dental exams, identified treatment and follow-up, and monitoring accuracy and completion of health information in child files. The Wellness Advocate also monitors timely completion and follow-up for developmental and behavioral screenings while assisting in training site staff to understand and support issues related to physical health, emotional health and disabilities. $14.53 to $16.06 hourly Kaiser Medical, Vision, & Dental 4% annual salary contribution to 401(k) Flex account, Basic Life and AD&D, paid vacation, sick and holidays The successful candidate must pass a bilingual English-Spanish skills exam to qualify for this position. This position will also work in partnership with Early Head Start staff to help remove barriers that are preventing families from accessing health care and treatment as well as early intervention and mental health services. Education & Experience High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); Associate s degree in a health, child development, or social work related field and a minimum of two years of experience working with young children and families, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with infants and toddlers preferred, and previous experience with the following job duties is strongly preferred: Assisting families with obtaining children s health exams, health screening treatment/follow-up care, health insurance, and medical/dental homes, and in accessing early intervention and mental health services. Visiting families homes when necessary to complete paperwork and forms under ongoing, cyclical deadlines. Researching and maintaining current working knowledge of community and organization resources. Connecting families to appropriate resources and evaluating to what extent each resource met the family s need. Participating (actively and confidently) in group meetings as well as in one-to-one situations. Effectively demonstrating skills in time management, multi-tasking, tracking system development, and accomplishing outcomes given challenging circumstances and competing priorities. Other Qualifications Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish are required for this position. Registration with the Criminal History Registry of the Child Care Division. Valid Oregon Driver s License and insured vehicle available for use on the job or acceptable alternative. Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification. Pass initial physical examination as required. Ability to obtain Food Handlers Card required. See attached job description for more information. Ready to make a difference? Here s how to apply Job applications can be downloaded at www.mycommunityaction.org. Email your job application and unofficial transcripts to jobs@mwvcaa.org. Or mail/submit to: Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency HR, 2475 Center St NE, Salem OR 97301. 503-585-6232 Equal Opportunity Employer Job #201851
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency 2475 Center St. N.E. Salem, OR. 97301 POSITION DESCRIPTION Job Title: Early Head Start Bilingual Health Advocate Program/Dept: Early Head Start Reports to: Health and Wellness Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Revision Date: June 27, 2018 Pay Range: I OUR MISSION: EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES AND EXIT POVERTY BY PROVIDING VITAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The EHS Bilingual Health Advocate provides services to support the physical, social, and emotional health and wellbeing of all Early Head Start children. This includes monitoring the timely completion of health requirements for enrolled children, such as medical and dental exams, identified treatment and follow-up, and monitoring accuracy and completion of health information in child files. The Wellness Advocate also monitors timely completion and followup for developmental and behavioral screenings while assisting in training site staff to understand and support issues related to physical health, emotional health and disabilities. This position will also work in partnership with Early Head Start staff to help remove barriers that are preventing families from accessing health care and treatment as well as early intervention and mental health services. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED); Associate s degree in a health, child development, or social work related field and a minimum of two years of experience working with young children and families, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with infants and toddlers preferred. o Supporting families to obtain children s health exams, health screening treatment/follow-up care, health insurance, and medical/dental homes o Supporting families in accessing early intervention and mental health services o Visiting homes when necessary to complete paperwork o Successfully completing a variety of types of paperwork and forms under ongoing, cyclical deadlines o Researching and maintaining current working knowledge of community and organization resources. Connecting families to appropriate resources and evaluating to what extent each resource met the family s need o o Participating (actively and confidently) in group meetings as well as in one-to-one situations Effectively demonstrating skills in time management, multi-tasking, tracking system development, and accomplishing outcomes given challenging circumstances and competing priorities Preferred Communication Skills Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish. Utilizes effective communication skills with individuals and small and large groups. Good communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Skilled in utilizing communication techniques that include active listening and motivation. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Early Head Start Bilingual Health Advocate Page 1 of 4
Other Qualifications and Requirements Registration with the Criminal History Registry of the Child Care Division. Valid Oregon Driver s License and insured vehicle available for use on the job or acceptable alternative. Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification. Pass initial physical examination as required. Ability to obtain Food Handlers Card ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Promotion of Early Childhood Health and Wellness (40%) Provide advocacy and effective case management within the continuum of the early childhood wellness including prenatal care, infant/toddler health, wellness, child development, preventive strategies, immunizations, health/developmental screenings, and social/emotional well-being. Case Management of all children enrolled in Early Head Start and Early Head Start Child Care Partnership; maintaining accurate records to ensure completion of all health-related requirements and integrated delivery of necessary health services, referrals, and education. Communicates with medical/dental homes and families to obtain necessary medical/dental documentation, as well as health management plans for conditions such as asthma and allergies before the child enters the program. Maintains Health Alert Lists for sites and manages the intake of medication. Supports the completion of vision, hearing, and growth screenings for enrolled children. Coordinates classroom dental screenings, assisting when necessary. Establishes relationships with community partners, local health centers, health care providers and dental providers to help remove barriers that Early Head Start families face in meeting health requirements. Maintains effective tracking and follow-up systems, as well as proficiency in ChildPlus and related reports. Effectively manage multiple priorities and appointments to support workload and performance standards. Collaboration with Early Head Start Staff to Promote the Health, Wellness, Development, and Inclusion of Infants and Toddlers (40%) Works directly with staff to ensure timely completion and follow-up of health requirements as well as developmental and behavioral screenings. Researches and maintains current working knowledge of community and organization resources to share with staff and families when appropriate and evaluates to what extent each resource is viable and useful. Works closely with Intake Assistants, Specialists, Managers, and Transportation Services during intake and enrollment of children with diagnosed disabilities or those receiving early intervention services. Proactively supports families and staff to ensure health and disability-related accommodations are in place before child enters program. Partners with the inclusion and support team to identify strategies that support the inclusion of all children. Partners with the health team to identify program wide trends or emergent health and safety concerns Communicates effectively by email with staff and community partners. Maintains on-going documentation of communications with staff, families, and service agencies. Other (20%) Supporting Early Head Start program operations and enrollment by conducting enrollment appointments as requested, providing resource referrals when family needs or developmental concerns become evident during enrollment appointments. Attends and participates in monthly family services meetings, health team meetings, inclusion and support team meetings and other meetings as requested. Meets with the Health and Wellness Manager a minimum of one time per month to report progress, support plans, trends, and to problem-solve. While performing the above Essential Duties and Responsibilities the employee must: Early Head Start Bilingual Health Advocate Page 2 of 4
Model direct, positive, honest, and respectful behavior in every aspect of work with children, families, staff and community members. Use positive communication skills, actively avoiding rumor spreading or other disruptive behavior in the workplace. Practice honest, respectful and direct communication and active listening. Actively participate as a team member, which includes sharing ideas, communicating, problem solving, and mutual support. Energetically engage people, issues, and work. Bring personal interests and enthusiasm to all tasks as a skillful team worker. Work cooperatively with managers, administration, co-workers, and the public. Work closely with family members and volunteers when participating in program activities. Support families in their efforts to be productive and effective and succeed in work and life. Maintain high standards in all aspects of work. Apply the highest ethical standards to themselves and others on a daily basis. Ask for, accept, and apply constructive criticism. Adapt interpersonal skills in response to individual styles, personalities and cultures. Seek, secure, share, and maintain resources needed for a superior program. Support and enthusiastically participate in program changes and continuous improvements. Work the required hours per week, maintaining regular and punctual attendance, making adjustments for family appointments and other program activities. Work evenings and weekends as necessary. Comply with MWVCAA safety policies and personnel rules. Multi-task with an ability to balance a variety of tasks simultaneously. Develop and utilize organizational systems. Preform other program related duties as assigned by the supervisor. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibilities. CONFIDENTIALITY Respects the confidentiality of information about Head Start enrolled children and families, agency staff, personnel issues, and other program operations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl; regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stand, traverse locations or walk; occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include distance vision, color vision, depth perception, close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. EQUIPMENT USED The equipment used described here is representative of that an employee may encounter while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will use classroom material, classroom equipment, and office equipment such as, but not limited to, manipulatives, paint, glue, paper, blocks, stereos, computers, child size tables and chairs, copy machines, telephone, fax machine, and a computer and frequently required to operate a motor vehicle. WORK ENVIRONMENT Early Head Start Bilingual Health Advocate Page 3 of 4
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. Driving in all conditions, and occasionally various client residence locations. Requires employees to visit client homes, and exposure to a variety of lifestyles. Indoor classroom environment. Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions due to outside weather conditions. Working continuously with children and adults within a team environment. Early Head Start Bilingual Health Advocate Page 4 of 4