Bilingual Medical Coordinator: Child Health Advocate

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Roselle (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 Paid days off

Health benefits

Pet insurance

401(k)

Summer hours off

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Student loan repayment assistance

CEU’s and trainings

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking a Medical Coordinator for La Jornada to arrange and coordinate the proper delivery of medical, dental, mental health, and pharmacy services for children in care. This includes urgent, emergent and preventive health care, with accurate documentation and confidential records.

The role involves regular communication with children’s care teams, coordinating appointments and interpretation services, and ensuring continuous quality improvement while

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) or higher health-related qualification.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
• Minimum of 1 year of employment in public health or healthcare setting with care coordination or direct clinical care experience.
• Experience in the child welfare field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with NYAP's mission, values, and philosophies.
• Provide children with a positive medical environment aligned with NYAP's mission.
• Ensure confidentiality of health records and compliance with PHI guidelines.
• Work to obtain MOUs with medical, dental, and mental health providers.
• Attend intakes and discharges, including COVID-19 testing and documentation.
• Coordinate care across teams and ensure timely medical records uploads.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to schedule appointments and authorize treatments.
• Report medical emergencies per NYAP policies.
• Support program leadership during auditing processes.

Skills

Bilingual fluency

Education

LPN/LVN or higher health qualification

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking a Medical Coordinator for La Jornada to arrange and coordinate the proper delivery of medical, dental, mental health, and pharmacy services for children in care. This includes urgent, emergent and preventive health care, with accurate documentation and confidential records.

The role involves regular communication with children’s care teams, coordinating appointments and interpretation services, and ensuring continuous quality improvement while