Health Coordinator

Acelero Learning; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA with company contributions

401(k) with match

Disability & Life Insurance

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Acelero Learning is seeking a Health Coordinator to lead a team of Health Advocates, ensuring EPSDT adherence and timely follow-up for children in assigned centers. You will supervise health staff, guide care plans for chronic conditions, and support families to achieve health-related, school-readiness outcomes.

You will coordinate with program leadership on recruitment, attendance, and data-driven strategies, promoting health home connections and comprehensive wellness campaigns across centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field; Master's or RN preferred.
• At least 3 years experience with diverse families in low-income communities on health and wellness interventions, with supervisory responsibilities.
• Knowledge of 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.

Responsibilities

• Coach family services and health staff to ensure data quality and outcomes-focused interventions.
• Oversee Health Advocates to keep EPSDT timely and provide follow up on care.
• Ensure families have quality medical and dental homes and maintain health insurance coverage.
• Develop and follow Individual Care Plans for children with chronic health conditions and monitor health management.
• Help families set evidence-based goals and promote school readiness through improved health practices.
• Coordinate recruitment strategies to enroll children with greatest need, including those eligible for childcare subsidies.
• Coordinate with center leadership to ensure on-time daily attendance and reduce chronic absence.
• Use qualitative audits and external data to refine strategies and track outcomes.
• Establish EPSDT monitoring systems and follow up on preventive visits.
• Develop program-wide health and wellness campaigns aligned with agency mission.
• Build staff health and wellness culture across the organization.
• Supervise department personnel including hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Educate staff on department policies and procedures.
• Meet with staff regularly to identify problems, manage projects, track goals, and review processes.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Public Health knowledge

EPSDT knowledge

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field

Master's degree or RN preferred

Job description

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. The Health Coordinator is responsible for a team of Health Advocates working to ensure that all children in their assigned centers are up to date on EPSDT requirements, receive health follow-ups on acute and chronic conditions, and have medical and dental homes.

Why Acelero?

Our mission is bold: To design and deliver research and evidence-based approaches to eliminate the gaps between young children's inherent potential and their achievement in school and life. With our partners, we accelerate child and family outcomes that honor all of the aspirations and cultures of the communities we serve.

Our values: Data-Informed Learning; Transparent & Open Communication; Growth Mindset; Championing Equality; Caring Teams & Communities.

What You'll Do

• Provides coaching and support to family services and health staff to assure the reliability of family assessment and goal progress data, and to strengthen staff focus on outcomes-focused family interventions.
• Oversees Health and Disabilities Advocates to assure that all children in the program are up to date on Early Periodic Screening Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) preventative health care requirements and receive timely follow up evaluation and treatment.
• Oversees Health and Disabilities Advocates to assure that all families have quality medical and dental homes, and maintain consistent health insurance coverage, if eligible.
• Provides guidance and support to Health and Disabilities Advocates to complete Individual Care Plans for children with chronic health conditions and follows up to ensure that children’s health conditions are effectively managed.
• Supports family services and health staff to assist families to set individualized evidence-based goals and make demonstrable changes in family life practices, linked in the research to school readiness.
• Works in coordination with program leadership to develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies that assure enrollment of children with greatest need, including children of working families eligible for childcare subsidies.
• Coordinates with Center leadership to assure that family services, health and early learning teams work together to assure on-time daily attendance of all children, and to implement strategies to reduce chronic absence.
• Utilizes qualitative audit and external evaluation data to track child and family outcomes and to refine strategies to enhance family impact.
• Works with Director of Family Services and Health and other program leadership to establish monitoring systems to oversee 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; including promoting consistent family routines that support healthy lifestyles and habits.
• Works with program-wide leadership to build a staff and agency health and wellness culture to model and support our health goals for children and families.
• Supervises assigned department personnel. Includes the following responsibilities, but are not limited to: hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and the completion of all work performed by direct reports.
• Educates direct reports on all department and company policies and procedures.
• Meets with assigned staff regularly to identify and resolve problems, manage projects, track goals, and review work processes and procedures.

What You'll Bring

• 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.

How Much

This position pays $64,000 to $68,000 based on education and experience.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• A meaningful mission that drives real change in the lives of children and families
• A collaborative, inclusive team that values your growth and well-being
• Robust benefits that support your total wellbeing, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with multiple plan options to fit your needs
  • 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

Why Acelero Learning or Shine Early Learning?

• 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 1st year of employment
• Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program

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