Job Description

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Program Duties

• Coordinate, manage, and strengthen all EHS/HS health and nutrition policies and procedures in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and NYC Department of Health Article 47.
• Develop written health, safety, sanitation, food service, and emergency procedures as needed; ensure implementation by scheduling drills, conducting safety checks, and monitoring compliance.
• Build and maintain partnerships in the South Bronx, East Harlem, and Fort Greene to enhance health and nutrition services for children and families.
• Organize and facilitate the Health Advisory Committee, ensuring required professional and parent representation and that the committee meets at least twice annually.
• Plan and implement health-related workshops for staff and families.

Health & Family Services

• Work with Family Assistants and Home Visitors to track and monitor children’s and families’ health needs, including medical, dental, vision, and hearing screenings.
• Monitor the ongoing health status of enrolled children through daily health checks, medication administration per doctor’s orders, and follow-up care as needed.
• Conduct health checks during home visits and classroom observations when required.
• Support children with disabilities in collaboration with the Special Needs/Home-Based Education Coordinator.
• Participate in child abuse and neglect prevention efforts in accordance with Federal and State law.

Nutrition & Food Services Oversight

• Provide ongoing supervision of food service staff in collaboration with the Nutritionist.
• Monitor food service recordkeeping and compliance with EHS/HS nutrition standards and Department of Health regulations.
• Assist with maintaining records for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Recordkeeping & Reporting.
• Review children’s and families’ health records regularly, ensuring services are up-to-date and following up on abnormal findings.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date records, including child health files, service tracking systems, and documentation of all activities.
• Generate reports from PROMIS and other systems related to EHS/HS health services.
• Submit timely reports for the Director, Policy Council, Board, and other stakeholders as required.
• Uphold confidentiality for all children, families, and staff.

Other Duties

• Order and restock health supplies for classrooms and health stations.
• Participate in program self-assessments, federal reviews, staff meetings, and professional trainings.
• Develop and share health and nutrition curriculum materials for both home- and center- based programs.

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Education, Maternal and
• Child Health, or Health Administration (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with children (birth to 5 years old) and pregnant women.
• Strong understanding of prenatal, newborn, infant, toddler, and preschool health.
• Experience working in an early childhood setting.
• Knowledge of community resources and the ability to connect families with appropriate agencies and services.
• At least 2 years of experience planning health events, parent workshops, and building community partnerships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher); experience with ChildPlus preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, charts, and records.
• Ability to travel between program sites in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn.

COMPENSATION: $47,000 - $57,000

ABOUT NORTHSIDE

Northside Center for Child Development serves more than 5,500 children and families across New York City each year through high-quality, outcome-driven behavioral health, early childhood education, and enrichment services. With over $34 million in annual funding, Northside provides the comprehensive support children and families need to overcome adversity, build resilience, and pursue their dreams.

Founded in 1946 in Harlem, Northside has been a cornerstone of the community for eight decades, leading the way in integrating education and mental health to support children’s development. Several of Northside’s innovative programs were the first of their kind in Harlem, setting standards of care that continue to influence social service agencies throughout the United States today.

Northside’s founders, Drs. Kenneth B. and Mamie Phipps Clark, were renowned, pioneering psychologists whose groundbreaking research was instrumental in the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education landmark Supreme Court decision that declared school segregation unconstitutional. Their belief in the worth, dignity, and potential of every child continues to guide Northside’s mission and inspire its work today. Northside is driven by its vision and principle, “Each Child…First Chance.”

For more information on Northside Center for Child Development, please visit www.northsidecenter.org.