Our work is important and vital to children and families in the community, and we are seeking caring individuals to join our Bauer family to help us continue 'creating brighter tomorrows for children and families today!

Job Title: Health Services Manager

Pay Range: $25.25 to $27.11

What We Do:

At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it.

Our Workplace Culture:

We are building a culture of belonging - where every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well-being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment which we live in. We respect all with humility and patience.

Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer we encourage diversity and promote equality.

Position Summary:

The Health Services Manager is responsible for overall direction and administration of nutrition, health, and safety services. This includes supervision of the Food Services Supervisors, Health Specialist, and Health Services Aide. The Health Services Manager reports to the Early Care and Education Director and serves as a member of the administrative team.

Essential Functions:

The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ensure updates to and monitoring of the agency's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan
• Ensure regular, ongoing data-focused monitoring of health services
• Analyze data to determine program needs and inform course corrections
• Identify and engage community resources that enhance health safety, and nutritional offerings and ongoing partnerships
• Ensure adequate screening, referral, and support of children and families with disabilities
• Ensure quality meal offerings while controlling cost
• Ensure health services staff have the resources, training, and supervision needed to optimize their performance
• Participate in monthly Policy Council meetings, providing written reports and oral account of program updates
• Ensure compliance with Bauer Policies, State Licensing, and Head Start Program Performance Standards, and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
• Organize and deliver staff meetings, monthly Professional Development Days, and annual Pre-Service Attend administrative meetings and All-Agency meetings

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required. The individual must be able to successfully pass routine background checks.

Education/Certification/Licensure:

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, health and fitness, child development, or other related field
• Must have a valid Indiana driver's license and the ability to meet minimum insurance carrier requirements at all times.

Experience Required:

• 3-5 years previous related experience
• 3-5 years previous supervisory experience

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Commitment to serving children and families in poverty with the highest quality services
• Willingness to learn and apply new knowledge
• Ability to coach, educate, and mentor others
• Strong connection with the community and ability to maintain positive relationships
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Organization and time management
• Strong math skills

What We Offer: (Full-Time 30 hours or more per week)

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Matching 401K
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Employer Health Savings Contributions
• Teladoc
• Free Mental Health Coverage
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Bereavement
• Referral Bonus
• Annual Wellness Programs
• Reflective Supervision
• Community Involvement

Other Benefits May Apply Based on Position

• Paid Snow Days
• Hiring & Retention Bonus
• Early Childhood Education Scholarship
• Paid Professional Development
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement

Bauer Family Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer.

Bauer Family Resources is a Drug-Free Workplace