Head Start Health & Family Coordinator

Lutheran-Services-Florid; West Palm Beach (FL); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental and Vision

Telehealth

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employer paid life insurance

13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday

Generous PTO starting at 16 days

Descripción de la vacante

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) seeks a Health Coordinator to work with the Child Health and Safety Manager to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Florida licensing laws. The role focuses on planning, coordinating screenings, training education staff, parents and volunteers, and supporting health services throughout the program.

Responsibilities include coordinating health plans, assisting families, maintaining records in ChildPlus, and collaborating with local agencies

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in health education, child health or health-related field.
• Training or course work in early childhood health, including oral health and/or mental health and children with special needs is a plus.
• Applicant must have working knowledge of Florida’s EPSDT/Medicaid guidelines, health care providers and community resources related to health service, disabilities and safety services.
• Must possess working knowledge of computer, word processing, spreadsheets and software (MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Two years of experience in a community health system or social services environment serving culturally diverse low-income children and families.
• Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area.

Responsabilidades

• Leads and coordinates health-related activities with staff and families.
• Plans, coordinates and monitors compliance with licensing standards and Head Start performance standards.
• Develops and delivers health-related training for staff, parents and volunteers.
• Assists in developing health plans and provides guidance on caring for children with medical needs.
• Maintains confidentiality and ensures proper data entry and reporting.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Bilingual preferred

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in health education/health field

Herramientas

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Access

Descripción del empleo

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) seeks a Health Coordinator to work with the Child Health and Safety Manager to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Florida licensing laws. The role focuses on planning, coordinating screenings, training education staff, parents and volunteers, and supporting health services throughout the program.

Responsibilities include coordinating health plans, assisting families, maintaining records in ChildPlus, and collaborating with local agencies