Health Coordinator

About the role

The Health Coordinator supports early childhood education programs to ensure children are up to date on EPSDT requirements, receive timely health follow-ups, and have medical and dental homes.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and supports family services and health staff to improve data reliability and outcomes-focused interventions.
• Oversees Health and Disabilities Advocates to ensure EPSDT requirements are met and families have quality medical and dental homes.
• Guides and supports Health and Disabilities Advocates in completing Individual Care Plans for children with chronic health conditions and follows up to ensure effective management.
• Aids family services and health staff in setting individualized evidence-based goals and making demonstrable changes in family life practices.
• Develops and implements targeted recruitment strategies to enroll children with greatest need, including those eligible for childcare subsidies.
• Coordinates with Center leadership to ensure on-time daily attendance and implement strategies to reduce chronic absence.
• Utilizes audit and evaluation data to track child and family outcomes and refine strategies to enhance family impact.
• Works with program leadership to establish monitoring systems for EPSDT adherence, including following up on expired or coming due preventive health visits and follow-up.
• Develops and aligns program-wide health and wellness campaigns with agency mission, promoting healthy lifestyles and habits.
• Supervises assigned department personnel, including hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completion of all work performed by direct reports.
• Maintains accurate records and ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Education and Promotion, Family and Child Development or related field required; Master’s Degree or R.N. preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience working with diverse families in low-income communities on health and wellness interventions, including evidence-based strategies to reduce health disparities, with supervisory responsibilities.
• Background and understanding of child preventative health, including EPSDT requirements for children 0-5 years old.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
• Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Experience with data analysis and interpretation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of public health policies and procedures.
• Experience with program development and implementation.

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with multiple plan options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions up to $800 annually.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting.
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Up to $500 per year in Professional Development Reimbursements.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling and mental wellness support.
• Wellness Programs, including virtual fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes.
• Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, ID Theft Protection, and Employee Discount Perks.

Pay

$64,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate program needs.