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Closing Date:

12/12/2024

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

COM | Peds HS RN Health

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Health Enrichment Specialist is responsible for the supervision of assigned sites utilized by the Head Start/Early Head Start Program. This includes the delivery of health services, maintenance of health data and documentation, and ensuring compliance with all state and federal mandates. The HES will also provide training to staff, parents, and volunteers on health needs, CPR, and First Aid. The position requires the coordination of transportation to medical/dental providers, liaison work between families and health service providers, and the initiation of medical assistance in emergencies. The HES will monitor referrals for follow-up care and serve as a member of the management team in monitoring program sites for compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Early Childhood Development Education, Public Health or Health related field PLUS one (1) year experience.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Supervises assigned sites utilized by the Head Start/Early Head Start Program
• Delivers health services and maintain health data and documentation in the data management system
• Monitors assigned sites and children's records to ensure compliance with all state and federal mandates
• Provides training to staff, parents, and volunteers on health needs, CPR, and First Aid
• Coordinates the location and allocation of supplies, materials, and equipment, as well as inventory control in accordance with UAMS and Head Start guidelines
• Arranges transportation of children to medical/dental providers as needed
• Acts as a liaison between families and health service providers, maintaining good rapport with the medical community
• Initiates medical assistance when emergencies arise
• Monitors referrals for follow-up care as needed
• Gathers pertinent information, review children's files, research files, conduct interviews and surveys, and contact other community/state agencies to monitor the existing program
• Serves as a member of the management team in monitoring program sites for compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards
• Works cooperatively with the supervisor and all Head Start staff
• Assists in the coordination of the Health Advisory Committee

Salary Information:

commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Driving, Lifting, Reaching

Benefits Eligible:

Yes