About the Role
The Health Care Consultant implements health care consultancy services as outlined in the Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) contract set by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). This role supports childcare programs in developing health care plans and policies, provides technical assistance on health and safety, and delivers specialized training.
Responsibilities
- Enter into contracts with local childcare programs and serve as the Health Care Consultant of record for those programs that meet NY State regulatory standards.
- Assist with prospective and existing childcare programs in developing their health care plans.
- Assist with the development of program policies and procedures for health-related issues.
- Work with providers and families to accommodate children with special needs and develop Individualized Health Care Plans.
- Provide both basic and intensive technical assistance on health and safety related issues.
- Responsible for providing Medication Administration Training (MAT) according to NY State standards and for certifying those individuals who successfully complete the class.
- Responsible for providing Health & Safety Classes for all modalities in accordance with Professional Development Program, Rockefeller College, University at Albany under a training and administrative services agreement with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.
- Attend meetings and conferences as required by OCFS and/or the Spring Valley Regional Office and/or the Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam, Inc.
- Participate in outreach efforts in the community representing The Child Care Council of Dutchess & Putnam, Inc.
- Compile statistical and program information for agency reports and audits.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A valid NYS License to practice as a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse.
- One year experience training and/or educating adults.
- Minimum of three years practice in health care field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically and socio-economically diverse communities.
- Ability to work independently within a flexible schedule and practice effective time management.
- A valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
- Meet travel requirements (Covering Dutchess and Putnam Counties).
Skills
- Health care consultancy
- Health care plans development
- Program policies and procedures development
- Technical assistance on health and safety
- Medication Administration Training (MAT)
- Health & Safety Classes
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Engaging with diverse audiences
- Independent work
- Time management
Location
- Dutchess County
- Putnam County
Work Type
- Part-time
- Travel required
Experience Level
- Minimum of three years practice in health care field
- One year experience training and/or educating adults
Education Level
- NYS License to practice as a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse.
About the Company
- The Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam, Inc. provides health care consultancy services as outlined in the Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) contract set by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).
