Job Details

Health and Family Services Coordinator

Requisition #: req15849

Location: Johnson City, TN

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)

At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families provide the strongest foundation for care and connection. That's why we focus on strengthening and empowering families, always advocating for family-centered solutions to keep children safe. Our work began in 1944 with the care of a single child. Today, inspired by our faith, our aim is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus in our services for children, youth, and families. Working at Bethany means joining a team of nearly 2,000 dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we're united in our mission and these shared values: we're motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we're in it for the long haul.

The Health and Family Services Coordinator supports and assists families as they identify and meet their own goals through a family-centered case management model for developing and carrying out the program family partnership agreements, including responsibility for child files, enrollment/applications, etc. Promotes and maintains the health of children enrolled in the Early Head Start program. Performs a variety of technical and clerical duties to implement all aspects of the Early Head Start and Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment & Attendance (EHS-ERSEA) and Health Component. Participates in the EHS Quality Assurance efforts.

This position is expected to function effectively with regular supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all health-related tracking and follow-up, including but not limited to, physical exams, special health needs, dental exams, dental follow-up, and immunizations;
• Work cooperatively with families and medical providers to obtain complete medical and developmental history for each child who enrolls in the Early Head Start Program;
• Identify and assess medical needs of children in collaboration with contracted nurse; arrange for treatment or refer parents to providers for treatment;
• Complete developmental, speech/language, social, emotional, vision, and hearing screenings on each Early Head Start child within 45 days of enrollment;
• Conduct and document follow-up on all referrals;
• Provide health, safety and family literacy activities to parents, as appropriate;
• Follow-up to ensure health care plans are properly implemented by classroom staff;
• Ensure an appropriate written transition plan is prepared for all children, six months prior to their third birthday;
• Document all efforts to assist families, track family partnership efforts and outcomes, record, monitor and follow-up on referrals and submit reports as required;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or Human Services or related human services field required;
• One (1) year of related experience with children and families in a social services environment required; Head Start/Early Head Start experience preferred;
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of social work and human behavior;
• Knowledge of human development and health;
• Knowledge of social and health services available in the area;
• Must meet state criminal background check requirements;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.