Health Coordinator

Luzerne County Head Start; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Luzerne County Head Start is seeking a dedicated professional to oversee planning, coordination, and evaluation of health, dental, developmental, and wellness services for children and families enrolled in our Preschool Head Start and PreK Counts programs.

The role ensures timely, high-quality services, compliance with program standards, and collaboration with staff, healthcare providers, and community partners to support children's development and school readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating health, dental, developmental, and wellness services preferred.
• Knowledge of Head Start performance standards and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, coordination and evaluation of comprehensive health, dental, developmental, and wellness services for children and families enrolled in Preschool Head Start and PreK Counts.
• Promote prevention, early identification, health education, family engagement, safety, and development-supportive services.

Job description

Oversees planning, coordination and evaluation of comprehensive health, dental, developmental, and wellness services for children and families enrolled in Preschool Head Start and PreK Counts. The position ensures services are timely, high-quality, family-centered, and coordinated with staff, healthcare providers, and community partners. The role also ensures compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, Pennsylvania PreK Counts regulations, and applicable health requirements, while promoting prevention, early identification, health education, family engagement, safety, and services that support children's development and school readiness.

Qualifications:

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Terms of Employment

Conditions of Employment
This position will require record check approval of driving record by LCHS Insurance Provider, as this position is considered a designated position requiring driving as an essential job function.

Location, Hours & Salary /https://lcheadstart.org/locations/
These positions will require applicant to possess a valid Driver's License with a Driver Record Check to be conducted in addition to agency required background clearances.

• Full Time/12 month position, School Year – 37.5 hrs/wk
• Rate of Pay: 22.59/hr

Fringe Benefits Package:
STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS – As a non-profit organization that is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, LCHS is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program; SEE this valuable LINK on PSLF Program
HEALTH INSURANCE – Coverage begins after 60 days: Two (2) health plan options allow you to choose the coverage that works best for you and your family. Low-cost Geisinger medical plan options that includes a Health Reimbursement Account with LCHS paying 1/2 the plan deductible; Optional Vision and Dental plan with orthodontics.
RETIREMENT PLAN – LCHS 401(k) with 7% agency contribution with a voluntary pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax investment option
PAID Life Insurance (1x annual salary)
PAID Long Term Disability Insurance
PAID Vacation Time – 2 weeks Year 1; 3 weeks Years 2-4; 4 weeks at Year 5
PAID Sick Time – Accrues up to 65 working days
PAID Personal Time – 1 day/year
PAID Holidays immediately – 18 days during the regular school year, including extended break between Christmas-New Year
PAID Education/Tuition Assistance at $322/credit, up to $5,250/year
PAID Training Opportunities
Flexible Benefits – A Flexible Spending Plans: Pre-Tax Medical and Dependent Care Spending
… and much more!

Our employees…
…receive attractive salaries and unique career opportunities;
…do meaningful work that is constantly changing and evolving;
…enjoy successful careers without sacrificing their personal lives; and
…work in an environment of professional respect.