Head Start Health Specialist - 10 Month - 160735

Head Start Health Specialist - 10 Month - 160735

Salary

$48,730.49 Annually

Location

Location will vary among Head Start Centers, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07557

Department

Human Services

Division

Head Start Fund

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

7/22/2026 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

• Description
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What Success Looks Like In This Job

Works with families on assigned caseload to advocate and ensure preventive health needs of children enrolled in the Adams County Head Start program are attained and maintained, according to the Office of Head Start Performance Guidelines; also ensures the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment requirements are followed. Conducts sensory, speech/language, lead and anemia screenings in children, in addition to corresponding to medical home visits to receive childs records as required. Performs a variety of technical and clerical duties to implement all aspects of the Adams County Head Start health requirements. Manages and administrates dental screenings with contract dental provider at centers.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Works with Family Service Specialist in obtaining complete medical and developmental history for each child enrolled in the Head Start Program.
• Maintains health and screening data in our database for each child on assigned caseload.
• Assumes primary responsibility for all health related tracking and follow-up, including but not limited to, physical exams, immunizations, sensory screening, dental exams, and all medical and dental follow-up.
• Identifies and assesses medical needs of children in collaboration with contracted nurse and Health and Nutrition Manager. Refers parents to appropriate providers for treatment, as required by their childs health needs and/or concerns, as well as through any identified screening results.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding physical exams and immunizations.
• Follows best practices and evidence based care in all aspects of screening and family and child advocacy.
• Arranges and participates in health care training programs for staff, parents, and children.
• Participates in health-related staffing and screening conferences.
• Performs accurate and consistent height and weight measurements
• Completes sensory screenings and speech/language screenings on each Head Start child within 45 days of enrollment.
• Ensures all children receive a lead and anemia screening within 90 days of enrollment and performs these screenings when not performed at the medical home visit, according to standard operating procedures.
• Ensures lead and anemia screening abides by CLIA Waiver requirements and parental consents are signed prior to performing this screening.
• Uses Motivational Interviewing techniques to work with families and evaluate where they are at in the process of their childs preventive healthcare needs.
• Transports children to dental/medical appointments, as needed, if a barrier to receiving health treatment and follow-up is related to transportation issues.
• Notifies contracted nurse of all special health needs for children and follows up with nurse to ensure health care plans are written and electronically recorded in database.
• Ensures all appropriate follow through in regard to childrens special health care needs/health care plan is communicated to all appropriate team members and all required care is properly implemented by Head Start staff.
• Collaborates with contracted nurse to schedule staff trainings, child triage, and other items as needed.
• Maintains positive relationships with community health partners and work to cultivate relationships in order to improve ACHS operations and, ultimately, provide better care and advocacy to enrolled children and families.
• Assists in completing and/or providing rationale for monthly reports retrieved from database as well as Program Information Report (PIR).
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

Knowledge of:

• Principles and procedures of record keeping and report preparation.
• Child care licensing and Head Start health regulations.
• Infant and Child First Aid/CPR and Medication Administration.
• Basic medical and dental terminology.

Skill to:

• Operate a variety of screening equipment related to the following areas: Vision, Hearing, Lead and Anemia, BMI, and Speech/Language.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

• Learn and enhance working knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a Head Start Program.
• Learn basic principles and best practices of pediatric health care, public health, nursing, and early childhood development.
• Learn and enhance working knowledge of available community resources within the Adams County Service area including clinics, hospitals, and other agencies providing health services.
• Apply knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations to best practices in health care as related to the population we serve at Head Start.
• Prepare clear and concise screening reports as well as compile accurate monthly data on health statistics.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Conduct self in an appropriate professional manner when working with all internal and external constituencies.
• Establish, maintain, and foster a positive and harmonious working environment with those contacted in the course of work.

More Qualifications for Success

• Experience: One (1) year experience in childrens health care is required.

• Education and Training: High school diploma or GED equivalent with supplemental college coursework in health care or a related field.

• License or Certificate:

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Colorado drivers license.

• Background Check: Must pass multiple criminal background checks and Central Registry check. A fingerprint check may be conducted.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must complete a physical examination and TB test upon hire.

Ability to obtain, maintain, and ensure continued access to State and County systems in strict compliance with all applicable county and state regulations, policies, and user agreements.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorneys Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• Yes, I understand but disagree.

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Do you possess at least one (1) year experience in childrens health care?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess at least a high school diploma, or GED equivalent with supplemental college coursework in health care or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to possess a valid Colorados Drivers License, or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire?

• Yes
• No

05

Adams County Head Start receives funding from the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Does your participation in community/state partnerships or do you have personal ties that can create a conflict of interest that could impact the program's CACFP funding source?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Adams County

Address 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website http://www.adamscountyco.gov/careers