Health and Safety Coordinator

Job Code: 21-1091 Salary: $16.26 - $30.75

Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Department: Education

Location: Early Learning Center (ELC) Reports To: Program Manager

Telecommute: No Fleet: Yes

SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Program Manager, the Health and Safety Coordinator is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, continuation, monitoring and improvement of the Early Learning center health, safety and nutritional requirements. The ELC Health and Safety Coordinator provides active supervision of all health-related services of the program and maintains involvement with all activities of the program to ensure compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

· Adhere to all policies, standards, and procedures as dictated by Tribal Personnel Policies, NYS OCFS Child Care Licensing Regulations, the ELC Behavior Management Plan, the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, Head Start Program Performance Standards, PL102-477 regulations and all other applicable regulations pertaining to health, safety and sanitation.

· Establish guidelines for infection control and provide information to staff as needed, specified by program guidelines, including annual staff health trainings.

· Update and review the Infection Control and Health Care Plan as needed with staff, along with assisting in updating and submitting the Health Care Plan and DOH Immunization Survey to OCFS annually.

· Keep up-to-date and track all staff health trainings, TB staff testing along with tracking all child physicals, immunizations and dental visits and reach out to parents/guardians when documents are missing or coming due.

· Promote and coordinate health, safety, and nutrition education activities for children, families and staff and assist with all screenings of incoming children.

· Ensures Allergy Action Plans are completed, all staff are kept up-to-date and assist with menu planning and adaption.

· Establish and conduct Health Advisory Committee Meetings, on a regular basis as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards.

· Maintain accurate records and inventory and follow the ELC policy on ordering.

· Assist with all reports in Health, Safety and Nutrition and maintain program data.

· Assist the Education and Disabilities Coordinator in completing referrals and other disability services as needed.

· Other job duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not require supervision of employees.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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. Due to the sensitive nature of information and personnel files, strict confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

· Must obtain their Medical Administration Training (MAT) within the first 90-days of hire.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· High School diploma or GED, AND

· One year in a Health Services field.

· PREFERRED qualifications include a Current Certified Nursing assistant (CNA) license or a diploma in Personal Support Work (PSW) from a recognized institution.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Knowledge of Mohawk language and traditions, knowledge of child care and Head Start guidelines and strong oral and written communication skills required. Must have computer skills including Microsoft programs.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

· Exhibit a friendly and courteous manner while maintaining a high level of professionalism in relationships with children, families, visitors, colleagues, other staff members, management, and community members.

· Positively deal with crisis situations. Deal with hostile, aggressive persons or situations.

· Be aware and sensitive to the needs that may arise when handling stressful and demanding circumstances. Immediate debriefing will be made available.

· Assist in maintaining a safe working environment in the ELC.

· Promote a positive image of the ELC and foster a climate of respect and integrity.

REASONING ABILITY:

· Ability to implement regulations that govern programs for young children; acknowledging that all staff will cooperate to implement a program that far exceeds minimum regulations.

· Ability to ensure that the rights and needs of children are the highest priority, while also recognizing the needs of other family members.

· To provide needed human and financial resources that will benefit families and children.

· To contribute to the ongoing review, evaluation and modification of services as needed by the community, families and children.

· To provide information about the services of the program to the community and to engage staff in cooperative problem solving, planning and continuing evaluation of themselves and the program.