Health Specialist (3833)

Lutheran Services Florida•Largo, FL

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. LSF is seeking a talented Health Specialist who wants to make an impact in the lives of others. Purpose and Impact: The Health Specialist promotes and maintains the health of children enrolled in the Head Start program and performs a variety of technical and clerical duties to implement all aspects of the Head Start Health Component. Participates in the HS/EHS Quality Assurance efforts.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Additional community or college classes in health care preferred.
Experience: One year experience in children's health care is required.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license.
Certification in First Aid and CPR within six months of the date assigned to this position; and successful completion of a Level II background screening, local criminal record check and drug screening prior to hiring.
Ability to utilize various agency resources including technology to appropriately answer questions and provide guidance to staff and parents.
Ability to train and provide presentations to large and small groups.
Ability to collaborate with and have working knowledge of local community resources related to health services.
Ability to communicate (verbally and written) effectively and appropriately with others.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Ability to understand, interpret and implement policies and procedures.
Sustained concentration and attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize and manage work load and deadlines.
Excellent diagnostic and problem solving skills.
Occasional bending, stooping and lifting up to 25 lbs.
Occasional driving to provide program support.
Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail are required and the candidate must be able to meet designated deadlines.
Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area.

Responsibilities

Works with Family and Community Engagement Specialists and Health Coordinator in obtaining complete medical and developmental history for each child who enrolls in the Head Start Program.
Inputs health information into computer; maintain health charts and records.
Assumes primary responsibility for all health related tracking and follow-up, including but not limited to, physical exams, special health needs, dental exams, dental follow-up, and immunizations.
Identifies and assesses medical needs of children in collaboration with contracted nurse; arrange for treatment or refer parents to providers for treatment.
Provides follow up on abnormal findings on physical exams by consulting with parents and Program Nurse or contracted nurse.
Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations regarding physical exams and immunizations.
Involves supervisor and/or contracted nurse as needed.
Arranges and participates in health care training programs for staff, parents and children.
Participates in health related staffing and screening conferences.
Measures heights and weights two times per year on each enrolled child and generate BMI charts for child files.
Completes vision and hearing screenings on each Head Start child within 45 days of enrollment.
Transports children to dental/medical appointments as needed.
Notifies supervisor and/or contracted nurse of all special health needs for children and follow up with nurse to ensure health care plans are written and in child files.
Follows up to ensure health care plans are properly implemented by classroom staff.
Collaborates with contracted nurse to schedule staff trainings, child triage, and other items as needed.
Maintains positive relationships with community health partners.
Completes Program Information Report data.
Visits homes of children to assess home situation and to provide parents with health and dental information.
Observes children in classroom to detect health care needs.
Provides dental triage for Head Start children.
Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the supervisor
Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required

Benefits

Amazing benefits package including:
Medical, Dental and Vision
Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ
403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.