Family Services and Health Specialist
2 days ago
Murfreesboro
Job Description Mission Statement: Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency will act as a stepping stone to create stronger communities where families with low incomes have opportunities to connect, grow, and maintain dignity. Summary The Family Services & Health Specialist assists in the administration of health program requirements, daily operations of a Head Start site, and bus driving responsibilities as assigned. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Complete health reports and track health services., • Collect and prepare data reports for Head Start and Early Head Start staff, including the Health and Nutrition Coordinator and Site Manager., • Review and monitor data for accuracy and completeness., • Update health files and social service data as required., • Schedule health, dental, or disability services appointments and provide transportation for children and parents when necessary., • Maintain communication with parents through letters, newsletters, home visits, and phone calls., • Prepare children for health services to ease apprehension., • Assist the Family Service Advocate with Family Service activities as requested., • Support food service tasks when needed., • Drive the bus or act as a Bus Monitor as required., • Safely operate a school bus over a designated route or for special trips., • Perform daily vehicle inspections., • Plan, schedule, and conduct routine bus maintenance and cleaning., • Arrange and coordinate vehicle repairs., • Maintain required vehicle records., • Provide transportation for field trips, health appointments, and therapy sessions as needed., • Educate children and parents on transportation safety., • Participate in mealtimes with children when requested., • Assist with center cleaning duties as needed., • Support parent meetings or trainings., • Recruit children for Head Start and Early Head Start programs., • Attend meetings, committees, training, and conferences as required, including pre-service and in-service training., • Work to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the agency, submitting necessary documentation as requested., • Assist in Head Start or Early Head Start classrooms when needed., • Adhere to all Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency Policies and Procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, and other applicable regulations., • Education: High school diploma or GED required; medical background (CNA, MA) preferred., • Licensure: Current CDL license (minimum Class C) with PS endorsement required., • Experience: Intermediate computer skills and prior work experience with medical records, health screenings, or other medical-related fields preferred.