Job Description
Job Description
Closing date: Open until filled
Position: Health Manager
Location: RUCD Head Start Service Area
Job Posting
Health Manager:
You are driven by high standards and take pride in building systems that protect and strengthen family health. As our Health Manager, you’ll lead our organization’s health services with discipline and urgency, ensuring full compliance while continuously improving the quality of care we provide. It’s your analytical mindset coupled with your commitment to child well-being that will make you a strong fit for this role as you lead meaningful health systems that make a measurable difference. Join us at Rural Utah Child Development as our Health Manager, where your leadership will support healthy development for the children and families we serve.
What you’ll need to be our Health Manager:
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Baccalaureate degree required, preferably in a Health or related field
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Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to set clear expectations, coach team members, and hold staff accountable to performance and compliance standards
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Tech-savvy with strong proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and Google Suite tools (Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.)
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Knowledge of family health systems and community health resources (Medicaid, Prenatal Care, etc.), preferred
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Previous experience in a role dependent on community partnerships preferred, ideally working with health departments and providers
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Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards, preferred
Why you’ll love working with us:
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Full-time, 40-hour workweek, flexible work schedule.
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Starting salary at $59,575-$64,340 a year (additional education and experience will be considered in the final salary).
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Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance is offered; Employee Assistant Program also provided.
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401K with a 7% match
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Paid holidays and generous paid vacation time.
What you’ll do as the Health Manager:
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Lead, monitor, and report all health, mental health, disability services to ensure compliance with Head Start requirements and state and local regulations
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Run the Health Services Advisory Committee while building and sustaining partnerships with health professionals and community organizations to strengthen child and family health
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Drive continuous improvement by monitoring data, supporting self-assessments, and implementing systems to improve program quality and outcomes
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Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide guidance and strengthen health practices and understanding
Who we are:
Rural Utah Child Development (RUCD) is a comprehensive child development program designed to meet the educational, emotional, social, and health needs of children. The RUCD team works well together to provide strong support and leadership, creating a consistent and quality learning environment. Children receive individualized lesson plans with developmentally appropriate learning experiences, and families are involved with their children’s education while they receive assistance with personal goals, parenting information, and leadership through parent committees and Policy Council. For more information, please visit https://www.rucd.org/. Thank you for your application!