Health Coordinator (39521)

Lutheran Services Florida • West Palm Beach, FL

12d

About The Position

The Health Coordinator works with the Child Health and Safety Manager to plan, coordinate, and monitor compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Florida licensing laws. The role assists with child health requirements and screenings, develops and delivers training for education staff, parents, and volunteers in collaboration with Head Start/Early Head Start staff development and, when applicable, Nutrition and Mental Health Consultants, and participates in quality assurance efforts.

The coordinator supports families and staff in addressing children’s health, dental, nutrition, safety, and developmental needs. This includes coordinating health and individual treatment plans, following up on referrals, connecting families with community services, maintaining records and required reports, and sharing relevant information with teachers while preserving family confidentiality. The position also supports health-related planning, committees, conferences, staff and parent meetings, and updates to the Parent & Staff Health Handbook.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in health education, child health, or a health-related field; at least two years of relevant community health or social services experience; working knowledge of Florida EPSDT/Medicaid guidelines and local health and community resources; and computer skills. First Aid and CPR certification must be obtained within six months of assignment. A Level II background screening, local criminal record check, and drug screening are required before hiring. The position requires lifting at least 45 pounds, with reasonable accommodation available for otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in health education, child health, or a health-related field.
• At least two years of experience in a community health system or social services environment serving culturally diverse, low-income children and families.
• Experience with comprehensive record-keeping systems.
• Working knowledge of Florida EPSDT/Medicaid guidelines, health care providers, and community resources related to health services, disabilities, and safety services.
• Working knowledge of computers, word processing, spreadsheets, and software such as MS Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint; intermediate MS Office skills.
• First Aid and CPR certification within six months of the date assigned to the position.
• Successful completion of a Level II background screening, local criminal record check, and drug screening before hiring.
• Knowledge of social work principles and practices, human behavior, human development and health, local social and health services, computer data entry, and family-centered practices.
• Ability to communicate ideas and instructions orally and in writing; write reports and business correspondence; and speak before groups.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, interpret a wide variety of instructions, define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, make recommendations, and develop implementation strategies.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs of the service population.
• Ability to lift at least 45 pounds; reasonable accommodation may be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or training in early childhood health, including oral health, mental health, or children with special needs.
• Head Start/Early Head Start experience.
• Bilingual ability in English/Spanish or English and another language present in the local area.

Responsibilities

• Lead Family & Community Engagement Specialists in encouraging parents to complete medical, dental, screening, nutrition, and follow-up treatment requirements within federal guidelines.
• Organize and participate in team management activities to plan, implement, and evaluate family health goals and objectives.
• Help organize and attend the Health Services Advisory Committee, and develop and facilitate conferences and team meetings.
• Assist the contracted nurse and Child Safety, Health & Disabilities Manager with health plans and staff training for children with medical needs; advise and support families and staff working with infants and toddlers with recurring medical concerns.
• Work with local agencies to help families connect with community services.
• Assist with child health screenings and other required screenings and assessments, understand referral requirements, and, as needed, help recruit families and coordinate pre-staffing and enrollment for children with health, nutrition, or disability concerns.
• Coordinate implementation of health and individual treatment plans; provide parent consultation as needed and coordinate care among parents, staff, and physicians.
• Conduct and document follow-up on referrals to ensure children’s needs are met.
• Share information with teachers as appropriate to coordinate services for children and families while respecting confidentiality.
• Provide health, safety, and family literacy activities for parents as appropriate.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources and visit major service agencies at least annually to obtain service updates and update community resource guides.
• Assist with interpreting and implementing federal performance standards and developing or revising the Parent & Staff Health Handbook, including health, safety, and nutrition topics.
• Attend parent/teacher conferences when requested.
• Help ensure the health and safety of children enrolled in the Home-based option.
• Enter critical health notes and allergy information into ChildPlus; document family assistance, track family partnership efforts and outcomes, monitor referrals, and submit required reports.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and recognize situations requiring confidentiality.
• Attend workshops, meetings, staff meetings, and parent meetings and activities as required or deemed necessary by the Director.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 24/7 telehealth access to doctors.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• 13 paid holidays and one floating holiday.
• Paid time off starting at 16 working days per year; Head Start employee schedules may differ.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% discretionary employer match or 3% student loan repayment reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Growth opportunities within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level