Health Worker

Position: Full time
Deadline: April 23, 2025

Certificate Number: N/A / Job Order: 2025-105 / 1 Position (On-Site)

MISSION:

Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) is a nationally recognized non-profit leader in childcare and early education. RCMA operates more than 65 centers and 3 charter schools, with a staff of 1,600 employees, in 21 Florida counties. We have grown over the years through our policy of hiring from the communities served, forging a strong bond between parents and RCMA caregivers, teachers, and staff.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Would you rather have a fulfilling career than just a “job”? At RCMA, we feel lucky to work in fulfilling roles every day. Like one big family, we work hand in hand with families who need allies on their journey toward big dreams. Through empathy and compassion, we help cultivate a sense of dignity and pride in these valuable members of society and provide them with resources for growth. If this sounds like a family you’d like to become a member of, we’d love to hear from you!

BENEFITS:

In addition, RCMA offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. This includes a $40,000 Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance covered 100% by RCMA. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and a retirement plan. Eligible employees receive holiday pay, personal time off, and tuition assistance.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Provides high-quality direct services at the center(s) in the areas of health, disability, safety, and nutrition. Coordinates and carries out direct comprehensive health services for children and families that include a range of medical, dental, and nutritional services and follow-up in accordance with goals and federal performance standards. Works hands-on with children and families and therefore, must be able to communicate and respond in an effective manner that consistently demonstrates respect and concern.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following; however, other duties may be assigned:

1. Arranges and conducts the hearing, vision, and dental screenings on all enrolled children; or coordinates with local resources to conduct these screenings, assisting in their screening process as needed.
   Follow-ups after the screenings are done in collaboration with the center team: 1) Shares all results with families. 2) Ensures children needing dental exams and follow-ups treatment or vision/hearing get services that are documented in the child’s file/electronic record. 3) Complete and provide families with referrals and consistent follow-ups. Follows the standards and timeframes listed in the RCMA Plan of Action.
2. Ensures, in collaboration with center team, that all children stay current on:
   1. • Immunization status, and utilize information available through Florida SHOTS.
      • Well Child Check-ups following the Florida Medicaid (EPSDT) periodicity schedule.
      • All other health screenings are completed and documented (blood lead and hemoglobin/hematocrit).
      • Reviews the Health & Nutrition Assessment from MyHeadStart and provides families with referrals and consistent follow-up.
3. Assists the center team, when necessary, in making referrals for disability services to Early Steps, FDLRS, or other agencies. Coordinates the teamwork necessary to complete the disabilities summary sheet and reviews it for accuracy prior to submitting it to the Health, Safety, and Nutrition Specialist on a monthly basis. Works in collaboration with families and the family’s FSW to arrange services including providing or arranging transportation as needed for any health and/or disability-related appointment.
4. Works in collaboration with IDS to make sure all health and disability-related data and follow-ups are entered into our data system MyHeadStart. Reviews and analyzes data, corrections as needed are made using MyHeadStart reports. Ensures the Health & Disabilities PIR data is accurate.
5. Collaborates with FSW to provide information, education, and services to enrolled pregnant women and family members of children enrolled, encouraging healthy pregnancy and postpartum care, conducts newborn home visits (birth outcome), offers services, plans transition to program enrollment, etc. Uses Partners for a Healthy Baby Curriculum. Works with Healthy Start or Healthy Families.
6. Completes tasks listed on the Health Worker Checklist (H24) which includes child file documentation, classroom observations, and disability services, e.g. reviewing teachers’ Daily Health Checks and medication documentation. Conducts the Health & Safety Checklist 2-3 times per year/per center, depending on the length of the center program year. Coordinates Center safety committee with Center Coordinators. Maintains safety standards in accordance with RCMA policies, and state and federal regulations.
7. In collaboration with the Health, Safety, and Nutrition Specialist, Inclusion Specialist & Mental Health Manager, initiates, completes, and renews health and disability agreements/contracts.
8. Uses the RCMA Health Book to provide guidance to classroom staff and in making child health referrals.
9. Completes 3 USDA meal reviews (breakfast, lunch, and snack) per center, per season (2 reviews for MHS centers). Ensures menus are posted, dated, and followed. Monitor and support the Center Coordinator in completing all USDA-required forms for all programs.
10. Engages in regular meetings with the Core Team and teachers as it relates to assigned duties. Provides training as needed. Maintains communication and consultation with the regional team. Maintains effective communication with outside agencies. Attends community meetings as it relates to role. Attends HSAC meetings as directed.
11. Ensures center(s) meet compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, USDA, Plan of Action, RCMA policy, DCF Licensing, and local, state, and federal regulations including timeframes on all assigned duties.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty element satisfactorily while exercising independent judgment and discretion. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The individual must meet age, medical, moral character, and any other requirements as defined by Florida Statutes.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

After initial hire, the employee must complete mandatory child care training (DCF 45 hours) as specified in the DCF Training Addendum and in accordance with Florida Statutes and funding source requirements to retain eligibility to be employed in this position. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Associate Degree and/or a minimum of 5-10 years of verifiable experience in nursing, health education, community health, or related field.
2. Obtain the NHSA Basic Health Services Credential by the end of 2^nd program year.
3. Experience in social services or health work, some of which has been with economically disadvantaged people and children, preferably in a community setting.
4. Ability to conduct training sessions.
5. Ability to conduct health screenings using screening equipment.
6. Ability to work with paraprofessional staff, families, and professionals (service providers, local education agencies).
7. Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
8. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
9. Valid Florida Driver’s License and dependable transportation.

RCMA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and a drug‑free workplace.