Early Head Start Director, Health and Safety

The EHS Director of Health & Safety has overall responsibility for the management and oversight of the health and safety of children, families, and staff of the Early Head Start program as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards and by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

Requirements

• Serves as member of EHS Senior Leadership Team
• Participates in MCC leadership activities and collaborates with leaders across the organization
• Monitors Office of Head Start and PA Department of Human Service’s changes to health and safety requirements and implements them
• Supports direct service staff and their supervisors in the delivery of health, nutrition, and safety services in the program
• Develops guidelines, policies, and procedures in keeping with Performance Standards; reviews and revises annually
• Prepares monthly data and program reports; completes reports to funders and contractors as assigned
• Assists in promoting health and safety practices, including performing monthly health and safety checks at MCC sites and at partner childcare centers
• Trains, arranges, and monitors completion of in-service health and safety training for EHS staff
• Works with and appropriately trains all EHS staff to support children and families with health/medical needs, and any accommodation deemed necessary
• Supervises health and nutrition staff and consultants
• Plans for and facilitates quarterly Health Services Advisory Committee meetings including ensuring a broad-based membership of health service providers, insurance providers and community representation
• Monitors accurate and timely completion of activities, reports, training, and documentation related to the CACFP grant and adherence to ServSafe practices
• Maintains a current Proctor Level ServSafe Certification, monitors staff expected to maintain current ServSafe certifications, and proctors testing for Management Level ServSafe certification for appropriate staff
• As part of the EHS Leadership Team, participates in conducting the Community Needs Assessment, the annual Self-Assessment, refunding applications, and program improvement plans
• Adheres to MCC’s security guidelines and ensures the appropriate handling of sensitive information