Early Head Start/Head Start Health Supervisor

• Develops, implements, and monitors the Health Services plan, including medical, dental, nutrition, and mental health components.
• Ensure all health services comply with HSPPS, licensing requirements, and agency policies.
• Tracks, analyzes, and reports health data for monitoring, program information report (PIR), and policy council updates.
• Oversee health screenings, referrals, follow-up, and documentation in the Go Engage database.
• Coordinate health-related purchases, inventory, and compliance with supplies and equipment.
• Ensure timely completion of required health screenings (vision, hearing, height/weight, hemoglobin) following 45- & 90-Day screenings.
• Monitors, immunization compliance and assist families with obtaining needed medical or dental care.
• Provides guidance regarding communicable disease, medication administration, and health-related incidents.
• Supports safe environments by reviewing injury reports, conducting site health checks, and ensuring proper sanitation practices.
• Provides training for staff on health policies and procedures.
• Works closely with all components to ensure integrated service delivery.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and conferences.
• Guides families in understanding and following up on health recommendations.
• Maintains strong partnerships with medical and dental providers, health departments, and other community agencies.
• Supports and plans education events, workshops, and family engagement activities.
• Maintains accurate, confidential, and up-to-date records in accordance with federal and state guidelines.
• Prepares monthly/ quarterly reports for the Director, policy council, governing board, and federal monitoring.
• Ensures data integrity and prepares materials for audits or federal reviews.
• Maintains and holds a health advisory committee twice per year at a minimum.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, health education, mental health, or related health field.
• Experience in early childhood programs, or community health, Head Start performance standards.
• CPR/ First Aid certification.

• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding best practices of Early Childhood Education.
• Sustained concentration and ability to handle multiple tasks often and simultaneously.
• Ability to interpret and implement complex policies and regulations.
• Strong organization and time management skills, ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft suites and data management systems.

• Requires travel between centers.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Occasional evening or weekend hours.
• Must be able to lift up-to 40 lbs. and work in classroom settings.

• Paid Leave (personal, vacation, sick, funeral, 13 paid holidays).
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription plan).
• Short-term Disability.
• Life & Supplemental Insurance.
• Liability Insurance.
• Workman’s Compensation.
• Maryland State Retirement and Pension System.
• 403(b) Option.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Direct Deposit.
• Payroll Deduction.

SHORE UP! Inc. is a private, non-profit Community Action Partnership* located in Salisbury, on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. Formed in 1965, SHORE UP! has been serving low-income and disadvantaged persons on the Eastern Shore for over 50 years. SHORE UP! is an acronym for “Self-Help on Rural Economics and Urban Problems.” Our agency’s main focus is to help people reach economic self-sufficiency. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students and alumni will be accepted and assigned to job opportunities and otherwise treated based on other classifications protected by applicable state or local laws.