Bilingual Care Coordinator

Legacy Community Health•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of students and their families? At Legacy Community Health, we're inviting you to join our warm and welcoming team as a Bilingual School-Based Health Care Coordinator. Here, you'll be at the heart of connecting students and their families to essential health and social resources, fostering a nurturing environment for both academic and wellness success. Role Highlights: You'll be the bridge between students, families, and the health resources they need. Work Environment: Engage daily with a vibrant, interdisciplinary team committed to making a difference. Impact: Enhance communication across the school community and support improved health outcomes. Growth Opportunities: Benefit from mentorship and personal development opportunities. Mission-Driven: Be a crucial part of a mission to foster educational success through wellness.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
After hire, must complete School-Based Health Alliance, Legacy Community Health, and school standardized training.
Two years of previous work experience in health care, schools, and community systems or programs is required.
Must have reliable transportation.
Strong organizational skills.
Knowledge of the communities being served, community resources, and external health and social systems.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to confidently communicate using plain, clear language, and active listening.
Ability to communicate with empathy and cultural humility.
Experience working with diverse populations including students, families, community organizations, and other populations.
Ability to work and collaborate as a team member, solve problems, and manage conflict.
Ability to effectively manage time and balance competing priorities.
Ability to document work in electronic health platforms.
Written and oral fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's level degree is preferred.
Previous experience in care navigation, and/or direct patient care is preferred.
Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English and Spanish languages are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Engage with students, parents, and guardians through various communication channels to connect them to resources.
Collaborate with the SBHC team to implement comprehensive care plans.
Coordinate care management through scheduling, referrals, and follow-ups.
Track and report the progress of assessments and tests to the clinical team.
Navigate health, educational, and community systems with students and families.
Utilize health information technology for proactive care coordination.
Assist in data collection and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
Respect and incorporate cultural and language assets into care plans.
Participate in outreach at school events and maintain trusting relationships.
Communicate effectively and ensure transparent data sharing.
Inform about health and social services and assist with paperwork.
Maintain documentation and resource inventory.
Perform other duties as assigned.