Health Manager (HS)

Company: Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
Location: Port Angeles
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Overview: The Health Manager is primarily responsible for the organization and administration of health services, including medical, dental, mental health, nutrition, and safety services. The Health Manager supervises the cook, assistant cook, Transportation Coordinator and custodian/bus drivers. With the Education Manager the Health manager is responsible for training relating to health services for all staff and the provision of special services for children. The Health Manager works in collaboration with all HS and Child Care management for continuity of services within the Children’s House of Learning. The Health Manager is responsible for the development of a management system for the total health services program. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB: A. Management Have a working knowledge of the Head Start Program Performance Standards and other federal, Tribal, state, and local requirements regarding health and safety in early care and education. Update Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Dental, and Safety Policies and Procedures in conjunction with the Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC), Policy Council, parents/guardians, and center staff. Assists in the preparation of budget which includes allocation of funds for medical, dental, and nutrition supplies, equipment, mental health, and disabilities services. Maintains individual health records of all children, monitors access to care, and if children are up to date on Immunization and Early, Periodic, Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) schedules. Reviews, evaluates, and interprets health records, vital statistics and other data affecting health services. Uses data to ensure comprehensive services to families and as a tool for program evaluation and planning. Ensures this data is accurately reflected in the annual PIR (Program Information Report). Ensure the completion of annual Indian Health Services (IHS) health and safety and food service inspections. Coordinates with Child Care Manager the annual CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) renewal. Monitors the implementation of the CACFP, including monthly claims, site monitoring quarterly, and annual staff training. Collaborates with Education/Disabilities Manager on all health and mental health issues affecting child learning and development. B. Assurance of Services Supports teaching staff with daily health, nutrition, safety, and mental health practices. Supports teaching staff by filling in when needed in the classroom. Promotes preventive health services and early intervention. Completes, or arranges completion of, the health screenings of children. Reviews health histories of students and informs teaching teams of health conditions affecting children’s learning and well-being. Complete care plans as needed. Supports families as advocates for their children’s health. Acts as support to teaching staff with ill or injured students. Identifies, reports, and provides supportive services in suspected Child Abuse/Neglect, working in conjunction with Family/Community Partnership Manager. Designs and conducts health, nutrition, and safety education for parents/guardians and promote health literacy. Promote, in conjunction with other Head Start staff, active parent involvement in the total Head Start health program. Assists in linking the families to an ongoing health care system and assists the families in assuming responsibility for health care. Promote health and safety practices in the program Assist in shopping and cooking for the program as needed C. Coordination Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of staff, parents/guardians, and other component specialists to develop and update the health program and curriculum and monitors the implementation of the planned services. Assists teaching staff in implementing a health education curriculum. Works closely with nutritionists, mental health consultants, special services, and staff. Supports kitchen staff as needed to complete job duties and provide nutritious, age-appropriate meals as scheduled. Assists transportation staff with creating bus routes, documentation, and working with families. Organizes and facilitates Health Services Advisory Committee a minimum of twice annually. Maintains an updated local health resources directory and establishes working relationships with local providers through Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), as appropriate. Serves as liaison to health community. Serves as advocate for child health. D. Evaluation and Monitoring Continually monitors services to families through the Program Information Report (PIR), reporting monthly to the Early Childhood Services Director. Implements a system of continuous monitoring and evaluation of services. Reviews and evaluates existing program with teams of parents/guardians, council members, and staff. Determines areas of weakness and makes recommendations for corrective action as needed. Monitors the child health records to assure that they are complete and current. Assists Education/Disabilities Manager in tracking disabilities referrals and services as needed. Plans, conducts, and/or arranges for training for staff concerning health education, first aid, and emergency medical procedures. In cooperation with the Education/Disabilities Manager provides orientation guidance to staff, requesting training and technical assistance as needed. E. Supervision of Staff Responsible for supervisory oversight of Transportation Coordinator/Maintenance, Bus Driver/Maintenance, Head Start Cook, and Assistant Cook. Conducts periodic personnel evaluations. Completes necessary documentation, such as Personnel Action Forms, when needed. Oversee work schedules, leave time, and approve time sheets on ADP. Ensures job-specific certification(s) and/or training are completed, i.e. DOT Health, Food Handlers’ Certification, 1st Aid/CPR. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY POSITION: Knowledge of state and federal regulations that apply to Head Start and Day Care Facilities, and knowledge of Head Start Performances Standards. Must have knowledge and ability to communicate and function with various professionals and community groups. Knowledge of medical supportive services available to respond to community needs may be substituted for education. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Baccalaureate degree, preferably related to one or more of the disciplines managed. Knowledge, training, experience, and competencies to provide high quality comprehensive services to children and families. Training and/or experience in health-related field including nutrition is preferred. Two years’ experience working with an Early Childhood program. Head Start/Early Head Start desired Training and/or experience in office practices and procedures. Case management skills desired. Must be sensitive, caring, confidential person who possesses positive communication skills (verbally and in writing) and likes to work with people. Must be able to work cross culturally. Must have the ability to communicate and function with various professionals and community groups. Must be willing to attend required training Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License and insurable driving record, subject to motor vehicle check. Must have or be able to complete upon hire a CPR and First aid card. Must have or be able to complete upon hire a food handlers’ card Must pass criminal background check prior to employment. Must have physical statement from physicians that applicant is free from communicable diseases, including a negative TB test. Must pass mandatory drug UA test prior to employment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift and carry a child 20 pounds Other functional requirements: Moderate lifting, 15-20 pounds, moderate carrying over 10 pounds and light carrying under 10 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Have very good hearing; both eyes, hands, legs required. Reaching above shoulders; use of hands and fingers. Daily kneeling, stooping, bending and sitting on the floor to attend to children’s needs (will include walking 4 hours; standing 4 hours; some crawling and kneeling; stooping and bending 2 hours as needed in job duties. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Substantial problem solving to devise solutions which address Head Start deficits or potential deficits in a changing regulatory environment. Must communicate with the Head Start director of the day-to-day operation, must share information about daily activities. As with all positions of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe this position is Indian Preference in hiring, in accordance with P.L. 93-638.

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