YMCA of Metro Atlanta·Augusta, Georgia
The Health Specialist ensures compliance with Head Start performance standards and assists in identifying and meeting the health needs of families. Responsibilities include monitoring health records, conducting site visits, tracking mandated screenings, and maintaining accurate data in the ChildPlus system.
As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state. At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.
The Health Specialist ensures compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, other applicable requirements and assists in the organization of identifying and meeting family health needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to): Assist in the development and update of the annual Health Specialist Work Plans and Policies and Procedures. Reviews education records and lesson plans for completeness and accuracy. Assist in the planning and delivery of pre-service and in-service training of staff, parents, and volunteers. Work other program specialists to ensure that health, nutrition, mental health/disabilities, and social services are incorporated into the planned classroom activities. Make scheduled site visits to all Head Start Program Sites to monitor Health Specialist Services activities including tracking and follow-up, Health/Safety, and nutrition services. Report program/site medical, dental, hearing and vision concerns, as appropriate. Monitor record keeping system to include reviewing program Health Specialist files for accuracy, generating and reviewing child plus data, including the PIR and ensuring confidentiality. Maintain and monitor reports of all services and internal referrals/follow-up, referral packets on all children, including Health screenings, dental and physical examinations, to meet the 45/90-day mandate. Track mandated health screenings/exams for all enrollees and schedule appointments, as needed: Screenings (45-Day) Examinations (90-Day) Hearing Speech Physical Growth Assessment Vision Developmental Dental Blood Pressure Ensure files have a completed Health History and signed parental consent forms on all enrollees. Enter and maintain ChildPlus Health Services data activities to include immunizations/screenings, examinations/treatment and follow-up results. Track Health Specialist delivered to children at all sites. Submits Site Visit Reports to the, Center Managers/Leaders and FSAs. Meet with providers and parents during scheduled consultation, in the absence of the Manager. Assist with planning of all Health Specialist activities (i.e. fairs, conferences, and parent meetings). Assist in the recruitment of community and healthcare agencies/providers for participation on Health Services Advisory Committee. Attend appropriate community meetings for the purpose of networking and identifying appropriate resources for Head Start children and families. Monitor and maintain records of inventory to ensure that adequate first aid supplies, equipment and other related supplies (pull-ups, are on hand at all times.)
Prepare and submit
Monthly
Reports: service delivery monitoring, inventory, and site visits.
NOTE: All medical, dental, vision and hearing concerns to be reported to the Health Manager immediately. Compile updated information on community resources. Recruit volunteers and in-kind contributions.
Bachelor’s degree in health, public health or related fields and 3+ years of experience in a Social Services/Health/Special Education services A combination of Education and Head Start work experience directly related to Social Services and/or Health Special Education will be considered.
Sitting, bending, stooping, standing, 15% repetitive keyboard work, seeing, verbal communications, lift to 25 pounds. Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through Early Childhood Development Co., LLC, whose sole managing member is the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.
Employment
Requirement: Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy. Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship. This job posting is subject to change at any time. The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for like minded people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work. The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Location: YMCA Collins Early Learning Center
Market context
Health specialist roles in Georgia often draw steady interest in schools, public health programs, and community services, especially when candidates bring both health-related education and direct service experience. These positions can be competitive because employers look for a bachelor’s degree, at least 3 years in social services, health, or special education, and the ability to clear a background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and save time before applying.
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