Health Coordinator

Acelero Learning Camden Philadelphia; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with employer match

Disability & Life Insurance

Professional Development Reimburse

Job summary

Acelero Learning is seeking a Health Coordinator to lead a team of Health Advocates in ensuring EPSDT compliance and timely health follow-up for children in our centers. You will coach staff, oversee care plans for chronic conditions, and collaborate with center leadership to enhance attendance and health outcomes.

You will travel up to 10% and bring a Bachelor’s in Public Health or related field (Master’s or RN preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Education and Promotion, Family and Child Development or related field.
• Master’s Degree or RN preferred.
• 3+ years of experience working with diverse families in low-income communities on health and wellness interventions, with supervisory responsibilities.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.
• Background checks and physical exam required.

Responsibilities

• Provides coaching and support to family services and health staff to assure data reliability and strengthen outcomes-focused family interventions.
• Oversees Health Advocates to ensure EPSDT compliance and timely follow-up evaluations and treatments.
• Ensures families have quality medical and dental homes and maintain health insurance if eligible.
• Guides health staff in creating Individual Care Plans for children with chronic health conditions and follows up.
• Supports families to set evidence-based goals and improve school readiness-related practices.
• Works with leadership to recruit children with greatest need and ensure attendance.
• Coordinates with center leadership to align family services, health and early learning teams for on-time attendance and reduced chronic absence.
• Uses audit data to track outcomes and refine strategies for stronger impact.
• Assists in establishing monitoring systems for EPSDT adherence and preventive visits.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Data analysis

Project coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Public Health or related field

Master’s or RN preferred

Tools

CPR & First Aid

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 childrenʼs 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:

1. 1. 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.
2. 2. 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.
3. 3. Background and understanding of child preventative health, including EPSDT requirements for children 0-5 years old.
4. 4. CPR and First Aid Certifications or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.
5. 5. Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
6. 6. Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
7. 7. 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

If you’re ready to take on a challenge that matters and lead growth in a company where purpose and values drive every decision,

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.

Acelero Learning's mission is to bring a relentless focus on positive family and child outcomes to close the achievement gap and build a better future for children, families, and communities served by the Head Start program. Our company values guide us as we work towards our mission: Embracing Diversity, Open Communication, Teamwork and Community, Data-Informed Learning, and Follow-Through. At Acelero Learning, we believe that all children can achieve and succeed, and we work to empower families to advocate for their children and themselves.