Health Advocate

Job description

Description Summary/Objective: The Health Advocate will support the Health Manager in a variety of tasks in meeting quality assurance and compliance in the Health department across the agency. This is an entry level position with an opportunity to grow within the agency. Essential Functions in Collaboration with and Under the Guidance of the Health Manager: - Collaborates with the Health department, Social Service team in supporting the enrollment of children into the program and providing support in health services while they are enrolled. - Maintains children’s records to ensure compliance with health and nutritional needs. - Reviews and updates children files, including but not limited to data entry, filing, physical dental notices to parents, etc. - Conducts health screenings including vision, hearing, height and weight, and assists with dental screening under the supervision of the health manager or nurse consultant. - Works with families on children referral processes and follow up. - Supports efforts to refer families for follow up with medical and dental care. - Assists families in obtaining a complete medical, dental and developmental history for each child. - Maintains a...