The Health Consultant plans and implements the Head Start health services content area program.  The function of the Health Consultant is to: (1) provide leadership in the health content area and assist the organization to become an exemplary Head Start program and the premier child and family development agency on Long Island; (2) plan, develop, coordinate and implement health programs and activities; (3) assure their compliance with Federal Head Start Performance Standards and applicable Federal, State and local rules and regulations; and, (4) assure they are carried out in an effective and efficient manner and are in accordance with accepted standards and best practices in the health field.