Healthy Steps Program Specialist

Jericho Road Ministries Inc•Buffalo, NY

7d•$0 - $23

About The Position

Jericho Road Community Health Center is hiring a full-time Healthy Steps Program Specialist in the Healthy Steps Department. The position works across the Barton, Broadway, and Doat locations. The specialist supports children and families by assessing developmental, emotional, behavioral, social, and mental health needs; connecting families with resources; coordinating care; and collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. The role also includes educating and supporting families, maintaining accurate records in the Medent electronic medical record, participating in professional development and team activities, contributing to community-wide Healthy Steps initiatives, and managing site-level book inventory for the Reach Out and Read program. The position is part of an organization focused on caring for communities, advocating for systemic health equity and social justice, and meeting people where they are. The organization also operates global clinics. Compensation is $23.00 per hour, with individual compensation based on candidate-specific factors.

Requirements

Experience working with children and families in an education, mental health, or healthcare setting.
Understanding of family systems theory and dynamics.
Knowledge of child development, attachment theory, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions that promote healthy family functioning and relationships.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish rapport and build trusting relationships with clients and colleagues.
Ability to engage and collaborate with families as active participants in the therapeutic process.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Cultural competence and sensitivity to the needs of diverse families.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines and professional standards.
Commitment to client-centered and family-centered care.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify developmental, emotional, and behavioral concerns, as well as family social determinants of health and mental wellbeing.
Identify risks, connect families with necessary resources, schedule appointments, coordinate care, and track follow-up to remove barriers.
Collaborate with primary care providers, nurses, social workers, and other professionals to develop integrated care plans and support continuity of care.
Educate and support families on child development, environmental safety, parenting skills, and family dynamics.
Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of client assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and outcomes in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Maintain client records, plans, notes, forms, and related information in the Medent electronic medical record.
Participate in ongoing training, continuing education, conferences, and workshops related to early childhood development and working with families.
Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
Work with a multidisciplinary healthcare team and a diverse population of clients.
Participate in staff meetings and staff development training to improve knowledge of relevant medical conditions and topics.
Participate in community-wide Healthy Steps collaborative opportunities when appropriate.
Participate in case consultation discussions with other Healthy Steps Specialists and Family Connects home visitors working on the initiative.
Interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures to inform and make recommendations to a supervisor.
Manage site-level book inventory for the Reach Out and Read program.