Health Technician

Health Technician (Head Start)

This job opportunity is for direct hiring with our partner - Boys and Girls of Puerto Rico, in the town of San Juan.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The health assistant will work in collaboration with the health team/coordinator and the family involvement team to ensure the health and well-being of all children and to achieve our results for children of all abilities, including but not limited to health screenings, data entry, and follow-ups.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

• Help the health coordinator/team develop and execute a screening plan for the program year.
• Conduct all health, hearing, and vision screenings, using internal examination machines on children and assist with the conduct of other controlled health screenings (growth assessments, blood pressure, hemoglobin).
• Work in coordination with the family and health team to ensure that a medical and dental home and insurance determination is made within 30 days after the child's entry into the program and a determination of the child's status within 90 days after the child's entry into the program.
• Develop and implement strategies with the Health and Family team to ensure that all children are up to date with requirements, which includes receiving timely evaluation and treatment for identified concerns.
• Assist the health coordinator/team in distributing a variety of health screenings/requirements and letters of evaluations or documentation not received from parents.
• Ensure that standards and regulations are observed during evaluation/screening days at the centers.
• Monitor health supplies and screening equipment of the centers, first aid kits, emergency backpacks, concern lists, and medications.
• Develop strategies with the health and family coordinator regarding center-wide strategies to maintain updated health documentation.
• Contribute to establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Support the health and well-being of all children and families.
• Participate in assigned meetings, events, and trainings as necessary.
• Work in coordination with the Health and Family team in obtaining medical authorization forms from families.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Associate's degree in Nursing as a minimum.
• Previous work experience in the health field, preferably with children and families.
• Requires physical examination and background check.
• Availability to travel locally or long distance up to 10% of the time for meetings or work-related functions.
• Possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Bilingual: ability to translate and interpret (according to the program and language).
• Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong leadership skills and excellent oral and written communication.

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