Health Services Specialist: Pediatric Screenings & Care

child development; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Development in Oxnard, CA, seeks a Health Services Specialist to support Head Start programs. You'll screen children, coordinate follow-ups, and help evaluate health and nutrition needs across families.

Responsibilities include maintaining confidential records, coordinating with local providers, and training staff and parents on health practices, with emphasis on documentation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in child development or related field.
• Minimum two years’ public health or health care experience.

Responsibilities

• Screen children and arrange follow-up treatment per guidelines.
• Identify health and nutrition problems among children and families.
• Assist with nutritional status assessment using health history and growth data.
• Document observations and referrals; ensure timely follow-up.
• Update records in the program data management system.
• Maintain confidential child records and manage dental referrals.
• Coordinate health services with local providers.
• Prepare training for staff, parents, and community members.
• Input data into computerized records; support audits.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Report writing

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in child development/health or related field

Tools

Windows

Word

Excel

Job description

Child Development in Oxnard, CA, seeks a Health Services Specialist to support Head Start programs. You'll screen children, coordinate follow-ups, and help evaluate health and nutrition needs across families.

Responsibilities include maintaining confidential records, coordinating with local providers, and training staff and parents on health practices, with emphasis on documentation and compliance.