Family Health Advocate

Acelero Learning; Milwaukee (WI); Sur place; USD 24 253 - 34 542; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Average of 5 weeks of paid time off

401(K) matching

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Résumé du poste

Acelero Learning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking a dedicated Family Health Advocate to engage families in children's health and educational readiness. This position entails collaboration with Health and Nutrition Coordinators to ensure children meet health requirements and receive the necessary support for chronic conditions. The role offers professional development opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a significant impact in children's lives. Pay is up to $21.34 per hour.

Qualifications

• Preferred education background in Public Health, Social Work, or related fields.
• Must complete physical exam, fingerprint screening, and background checks.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsabilités

• Engage families to promote children's healthy development and school readiness.
• Work with Health and Nutrition Coordinators for required health screenings.
• Support families in navigating medical and educational systems.

Connaissances

Family engagement

Health and wellness advocacy

Support for chronic conditions

Navigating health systems

Formation

AA or BA in Public Health or related field

Description du poste

Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served.

Family Health Advocate

The Family Health Advocate is responsible for engaging families to partner with us to promote children's healthy development and school readiness. In this role, Family Health Advocates work with team members and Health and Nutrition Coordinators to ensure all children in assigned Centers are up to date on EPSDT requirements, receive health follow-up on acute and chronic conditions, and have medical and dental homes. They also provide individualized support to a caseload of families whose children have chronic health and nutrition conditions and special needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Engage families as partners in their children's healthy development and school readiness.
• Engage all families in assigned Centers in conversations/workshops to help them understand child and family health and wellness, the impact of health disparities, and quality preventive care.
• Promote a Center environment supportive of preventive health and wellness.
• Work with Health and Nutrition Coordinators regarding the completion of all required health and nutrition screenings, follow-up treatment, and ongoing support for children with chronic health conditions.
• Work with Family Services team members to ensure that 100% of children maintain up-to-date physicals, dental, immunizations, and EPSDT requirements.
• Support parents to obtain medical/dental appointments or follow-up diagnostic testing by appropriate health care professionals/specialists and secure necessary treatment.
• Accompany parents and children to medical or dental appointments when necessary.
• Provide targeted support to families of children with health conditions and special needs.
• Provide individualized support to a caseload of families of children with poorly managed chronic health conditions and special needs, including appropriate goal setting and follow-up.
• Support families in navigating medical, mental health, special education, and other service systems, advocating for high-quality care, and identifying more appropriate providers when needed.

Job Requirements

• AA or BA in Public Health, Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling or a related field preferred.
• Physical exam, fingerprint screening, and background checks required.
• Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

This position earns up to 21.34 hourly.

Benefits

• Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we serve.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive working environment.
• Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during the first year of employment.
• Comprehensive benefits, including 401(K) matching and 100% vesting program.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.