Health Clerk in Saint Louis, Missouri at Young Womens Christian Association

About YWCA

YWCA of Metropolitan St. Louis (YWCA) has been serving the community for more than 120 years, providing essential, wraparound services that support women and families throughout their time in our programs. Each year, YWCA serves approximately 10,000 women and their families, offering a multitude of services. YWCA is the largest provider of direct Head Start services in Missouri, operating 8 centers and 11 partner sites, and we are proud to hold the National Program of Excellence accreditation from the National Head Start Association.

Why Work With Us?

• Meaningful Work - Every role at YWCA helps create positive change in the community.
• Supportive Environment - Join a team that values collaboration and mutual respect.
• Professional Development - Opportunities for training and career growth.
• Work-Life Balance - Flexible scheduling and generous paid time off.
• Competitive Benefits - Health, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
• Community Impact - Be part of programs that make a real difference for women, children, and families.

Our Signature Programs

• Early Childhood Education & Childcare – Providing safe, nurturing environments for children to learn and grow.
• Family Support Services – Helping families access resources and build stability.
• Health & Wellness Initiatives – Promoting physical and mental well-being through community programs.
• Advocacy & Outreach – Connecting individuals to opportunities and support systems that improve quality of life.

Submit your application and resume today. Join Us and Make a Difference Every Day!

Purpose

To ensure that all enrolled children are of well care within established program compliance deadlines in accordance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards, Missouri State Licensing Regulations and local agency requirements.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities

No formal responsibility. The policies associated with the job's purpose, essential responsibilities and operation is set by others.

Routine Decision-Making

• Determine if follow up is necessary based on review of child's health information.
• Determine in-house screening schedule to ensure compliance deadlines are met for assigned caseload.

Formal Supervisory Responsibility

None

Description

• Assists Health Services Manager with implementing and evaluating the goals of health services to ensure that the program meets Head Start Program Performance Standards, Missouri state licensing regulations and local agency requirements and agency policies to ensure that children are screened for potential health problems that may impair physical and/or cognitive growth.
• Maintain electronic health records on all enrolled children and prospective enrollees to provide documentation on the health status of every child utilizing the Child Plus Database System in compliance with state, federal and agency policies and regulations.
• Perform non-invasive screenings (hearing, vision, blood pressure, growth assessments) for enrolled children as directed by the Health Services Manager.
• Responsible for attending all on site provider visits to ensure the safety and well-being of children enrolled in the program.
• Responsible for entering, monitoring, and tracking all follow up care and treatment for enrolled children.

To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability, and environmental conditions required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Knowledge

Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards, Missouri licensing requirements related to child health, and Head Start operating policies and procedures related to health and nutrition services.

Knowledge with Microsoft office products, Adobe, scanning and attaching documents.

Required Skills or Abilities

• Ability to input data accurately into the Child Plus database system, retrieve and analyze reports.
• Exhibit exceptional customer service skills with staff, parents, program participants and other staff.
• Ability to organize and execute multiple tasks with ease.

Formal Education

• High school education or GED
• Three to five years' experience in a school setting and/or Head Start program.
• CNA or MA preferred.

Unusual Working Conditions, If Any

• Must be able to lift 35 pounds and provide supervision over 3 to 4 children while the children are in the custody of Health Services.
• Reliable transportation is required for the position as immediate assistance or intervention could be required at any of the YWCA centers to ensure program compliance is met and maintained.

YWCA of Metro St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind as defined by applicable federal, state, and local laws.