Company:
GREAT LAKES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP
Location: Bowling Green
Closing Date: 29/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Description
Health Advocate - Bowling Green, OH
34 hours per week, Monday - Thursday
$23.23 - $29.51 per hour
Why work for GLCAP?
Summary: Coordinate and implement the daily activities for assigned counties in the areas of Early Childhood Development and Health Services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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.
Education:
Required High School Diploma or GED with an LPN certification, prefer Associate Degree in health related field or specialized training as a Medical Assistant or LPN licensed in the state of Ohio.
Experience:
One to three years experience in providing health services; up to one year experience with word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and database software.
Additional Requirements:
Health Advocate - Bowling Green, OH
34 hours per week, Monday - Thursday
$23.23 - $29.51 per hour
Why work for GLCAP?
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance (available immediately )
- 403(B) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- HSA and FSA with company contributions
- Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Personal)
- 3 weeks of paid vacation after one year (can begin using after 6 months of employment)
- Paid Holidays
- Non-critical agency closing week between Christmas and New Years
- Wellness Incentives (save almost 50% off Weight Watchers, discounted gym memberships, rewards for completing wellness activities, etc.)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Casual dress code
- Growth and professional development opportunities
- Company Engagement Activities and Employee Recognition
- Mileage/travel reimbursement
- Family oriented atmosphere
- Phone Stipend
- Education Assistance
Summary: Coordinate and implement the daily activities for assigned counties in the areas of Early Childhood Development and Health Services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement the written Early Childhood Development and Health Services plan which includes ensuring all enrolled children receive immunizations, physical and dental exams, and follow-up treatment for assigned centers
- Coordinate and track the flow of health services information among staff, parents, and health professionals.
- Ensure all enrolled children receive immunizations, physical and dental exams, and follow-up treatment for assigned center through parent, provider contacts, or staff.
- Provide direct health services to children including screenings for weighing, measuring, puretone, impedance, vision, hemoglobin, lead, and blood pressure. Follow-up on health referrals within each program's time frame.
- Ensure a written follow-up plan and arrange re-screening, further diagnostic testing, examination and treatment for each child found to have medical or dental problems.
- Assist with trainings to all staff in areas of communicable disease, Blood Borne Pathogens, hand washing, CPR, First Aid and other trainings as requested.
- Schedule regular contacts with parents such as calling, writing, and making home visits on follow-up health related matters.
- Identify health and dental resources within the community and help parents as needed in securing a source of accessible health care for their families. Provide training to parents in all areas of health services through one-on-one training and/or parent meetings.
- Assist Family Advocates and parents in arranging health appointments, screenings, and transportation.
- Enter and maintain all information regarding children and families health services into appropriate database system; maintain appropriate documentation of all health services and ensure all follow-up is recorded.
- Respond to center health check questions if a child is in need of further medical attention.
- Participate in center meetings and identify/report children's health needs, as requested.
- Ensure first aid kits are maintained and up to date at assigned center and request supplies as needed.
- Distribute information for health packets, kindergarten packets, and follow-up letters.
- Other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
- Participate in the team process, both within the department and the corporation.
- Attend internal and external meetings.
- Pursue continuous education and professional development opportunities.
- Out-of-town travel with occasional overnight stays.
- May occasionally be required to work in excess of scheduled work hours per week in order to fulfill position requirements. Overtime must be pre-approved by supervisor.
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.
Education:
Required High School Diploma or GED with an LPN certification, prefer Associate Degree in health related field or specialized training as a Medical Assistant or LPN licensed in the state of Ohio.
Experience:
One to three years experience in providing health services; up to one year experience with word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and database software.
Additional Requirements:
- Initial and periodic Motor Vehicle Records checks, maintain a valid driver's license, and maintain a safe driving record.
- Must have insured, dependable transportation available for daily use.
- Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.
- Initial and periodic physical exams required.
- Must submit to state and/or federal criminal checks.
- Ability to be reached by cellular phone during business hours and after hours.
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GREAT LAKES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP