About our agency

Since 1981, Options for Learning has been at the forefront of helping families break the cycle of poverty and improve their lives by providing tools to create a positive foundation for school, social, and life success. Our dedicated and passionate employees have helped our agency become one of Southern California's most innovative and progressive child development organizations, serving more than 15,000 children throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

About this position

The health coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and initiating specific work to fulfill Head Start performance standards concerning health and dental services for enrolled children.

The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively, work both independently and collaboratively within a small, close-knit team, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. We are looking for someone who is a resourceful, creative, strategic thinker with an upbeat, positive attitude and is eager to support the agency’s mission, achieve its strategic goals, and make a difference in the community.

What you’ll be doing

• Organize and schedule routine screening tests, including vision and hearing, for enrolled children;
• Maintain detailed and accurate health and dental records for all enrolled children;
• Work effectively with other team members;
• Read and implement all agency and program policies and procedures;
• Accurately complete all assigned paperwork and documentation on a timely basis according to agency policies and procedures;
• Promote full enrollment and participate in recruitment of children as directed;
• Work with parents to arrange follow-up care for children with medical and/or dental problems;
• Provide health-related brochures, pamphlets, and other literature to staff and parents;
• Use sensitivity and good judgment when interacting with children, parents and staff;
• Plan and present workshops for parents and other agency staff on health education and related topics;
• Plan, present, and advise teachers on health education activities for preschool-age children;
• Organize and facilitate the Head Start health advisory committee meetings;
• Actively participate in in-service training;
• Supervise clerical/data as assigned by the Head Start director;
• Assist education administrator as needed;
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, public health or related field (as deemed by the agency);
• Two years of experience in pediatrics or health education;
• Knowledge of community healthcare resources;
• Ability to correctly and effectively communicate in written and oral English;
• California driver’s license, daily use of an automobile, and current automobile liability insurance;
• Fluency in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin or Vietnamese is a plus.

What we can offer you

• Medical/dental/vision for part- and full-time employees (agency pays up to 90% of employee's premiums; prorated for part-time);
• Agency-paid and matching retirement plan;
• Professional growth opportunities, including free child development courses and college reimbursement;
• Generous and flexible PTO;
• Amazing colleagues and much more!

Job specifications

• Reports to education administrator;
• Full-time, year-round position;
• Hybrid work schedule;
• Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.
• Employment, responsibilities, compensation and other factors may be affected by changes in governmental regulations, the agency’s contracts, or at agency discretion;
• Salary commensurate with experience.