Health Services Supervisor

About our organization

Since 1981, Options for Learning has been at the forefront of helping families break the cycle of poverty and improve their lives by providing tools to create a positive foundation for school, social, and life success. Our dedicated and passionate employees have helped our organization become one of Southern California's most innovative and progressive child development organizations, serving more than 9,600 children throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

About this position

This position is responsible for providing guidance and leadership in the training and evaluation of Early Learning and School-age staff, as it relates to record-keeping and referrals of comprehensive health services.

The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively, work both independently and collaboratively within a small, close-knit team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone with an upbeat, positive attitude who is eager

to support the organization's mission and achieve its strategic goals.

What you'll be doing

• Supervising, training, and evaluating the health coordinator and health resource specialist;
• Reporting on health services, including PIR to supervisors and overseers, as directed;
• Maintaining program operations to ensure compliance with health requirements for both federal and state programs;
• Promoting full enrollment and participating in the recruitment of children;
• Using data to plan to identify training needs and other resources for enrolled children and families;
• Monitoring workshops for parents, organization staff, and community partners on health education and related topics;
• Planning, organizing, and initiating specific work to fulfill, including and not limited to, state and federal health, dental, and mental health services;
• Accurately completing all assigned paperwork documentation on a timely basis, as required by the funding source;
• Monitoring referrals and health-related needs services for all Early Learning and School-age programs;
• Promoting in-kind or federal matches within their components;
• Organizing and facilitating Health and Mental Health Services Advisory Committee;
• Monitoring routine screening tests, including vision and hearing;
• Developing and maintaining formal and informal partnerships with local healthcare providers and community organizations;
• Coordinating and overseeing contracts and MOUs for health-related services;
• Establishing and maintaining a staff wellness committee, in collaboration with other organization leadership;
• Reading and implementing all organizational program policies and procedures;
• Being culturally sensitive to families and staff. Using sensitivity and good judgment when interacting with children, parents, and staff;
• Working effectively with other team members;
• Developing plans and strategies to maximize cooperation between all regions.
• Working effectively with other team members;
• Actively participating in staff meetings and the annual in-service;
• Abiding by all of Options for Learning's policies and procedures;
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences, public health, or another related field (Master's degree preferred);
• Four years of experience in pediatrics or health education;
• 2 years of supervisory experience;
• Must complete mandated reporter certification training, to be renewed every 2 years;
• Knowledge of food allergy management and prevention plans (preferred);
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and oral English;
• Command of Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, or Vietnamese (preferred);
• A California driver's license, daily use of an automobile, and automobile liability insurance.

What we can offer you

• Medical/dental/vision for part- and full-time employees (organization pays up to 95% of employee's premiums; prorated for part-time);
• Organization-paid and matching retirement plan;
• Professional growth opportunities, including free child development courses and college reimbursement;
• Generous and flexible PTO;
• Dedicated, mission-driven colleagues, and much more!

Job specifications

• Reports to the health services manager;
• Full-time, year-round position;
• Eight-hour workday, four-day workweek;
• Hybrid work schedule with approval by management;
• Organization-wide winter break;
• Limited evening or weekend work may be required;
• Employment, responsibilities, compensation and other factors may be affected by changes in governmental regulations, the organization's contracts, or at the organization's discretion.

Salary

• $85K - $89K per year (candidates should anticipate receiving an offer within the first quartile of the salary range).