HEALTHY STEPS SPECIALIST

Childrens Home Society Of North Carolina Inc; Proximity (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Home Society of North Carolina is seeking a HealthySteps Specialist to educate and support parents of children aged 0-3 in a pediatric setting. You will work with pediatric providers on care coordination, provide guidance on early learning, sleep, feeding, and behavior, and coordinate developmental screenings.

Background in child development or related field is required at the Master’s level, with strong motivational interviewing and data-entry skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Experience with early child development and family systems.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Experience in community health settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-office visits with parents and young children, with or without physicians.
• Coordinate developmental and behavioral screenings and track progress.
• Provide anticipatory guidance on child development and parenting topics.
• Collaborate with pediatric teams and home-visitors to support families.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Data entry

Travel readiness

Child development

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Child Development/Psychology/Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health records

Job description

SummaryThe Children’s Home Society of North Carolina’s HealthySteps Specialist will provide education and support to parents and caregivers of children 0-3 within a pediatric setting to facilitate children’s healthy growth and development.Primary Job FunctionsDuties· Conduct in-office visits with parents, caregivers and their young children, either jointly with the physician, pediatric nurse, or alone· Work closely with pediatric providers around care coordination, goal setting, coaching, and education about key aspects of child development· Provide anticipatory guidance to parents and other primary care givers around common concerns such as early learning, fussiness, sleep, feeding, discipline, toilet training, etc.· Coordinate the following: developmental and behavioral screenings for children, identifying protective and risk factors with families, and maternal depression screenings· Track progress made in ongoing checkups that examine both child development and family factors· Work closely with the pediatric team and Family Connects home-visitors as a resource for developmental and parenting concerns· Collaborate with the HealthySteps Coordinator· Participate in regularly scheduled reflective supervision· Participate when appropriate in community-wide early childhood meetings· Participate in case consultation discussions with other HealthySteps Specialists and Family Connects home-visitors working on the initiative· Facilitate parent and caregiver education groups as needed· Provide referrals and track follow-up, as appropriate, to help families make connections to key resources within the community· Upon acceptance of position, CHS employee may be required to undergo additional health and background screenings required by the pediatric office they serve. These screenings could include, but are not limited to, additional drug and health screenings [i.e. TB test, Hepatitis B vaccinations, etc.], review of vaccination records. While on site, the CHS employee will be expected to follow all pediatric practice requirements - standards of conduct, dress code, etc.Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment.Display sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristicsDemonstrate the CHS Mission, Vision, and Values in the performance of all job duties.Participate actively in departmental meetings, training, and education, as well as the quality process.Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures, and other obligations.Perform other duties related to department goals and projects as needed.Education, Licenses & Certifications:Master’s degree required in Child Development, Psychology, Social Work or related human services field.Bilingual in Spanish preferredPreference given to licensed and currently registered to practice in North CarolinaExperience:Experience and knowledge about early child growth and development, parent-child relationships, child health, and family systemsExperience assessing the growth and development of infants and children under three years of ageCompetenciesSkills and Proficiency in:Demonstrated expertise in child development issuesDemonstrated commitment to working with underserved populations in a community setting.Must be empathetic, supportive, and patientStrong motivational interviewing skillsAbility to work with people of many culturesAbility to take initiative and willingness to learnAbility to work well both in teams and independentlyAbility to collect and enter data for program management, evaluation, and reporting purposesInterest in the use of technology to improve care quality is a plusAbility to work and travel within Guilford CountyStrong and effective communication skills, both written and verbalStrong time management, organization, and attention to detailStrong computer skills (Microsoft Applications as well as electronic data systems, time sheets, expense reports, use of virtual platforms for meetings)Ability to:Ability to work independently from a home office and maintain adherence to deadlines.Must be physically able to use standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machinesAvailability for occasional evening and weekend hoursMaintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license, adequate auto insurance, and have access to an operating vehicle to attend to CHS businessSchedule ExpectationsThis position is a salary exempt job that will require some weekends, and evenings work. Along with working our standard scheduled week. The ability to work flexible hours is required to meet business needs. If working remotely, will be required to be available by telephone and email during specified hours as required. Frequent travel required to conduct business-related activities.Physical Effort and Work EnvironmentReasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.0%-24%25%-49%50%-74%75%-100%Sitting: Will remain in a seated position.lFingering/Grasping: Will perform repetitive tasks to include keyboarding, handwriting and equipment operation.lStanding/Walking: Will move about from one area of the workplace to another.lClimbing/Stooping/Reaching: Will bend, twist, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach at or above shoulder level.lLifting: Will lift and carry objects up to 25 lbs.lPulling/Pushing: Will transport loads of up to 40 lbs.lWork Environment: Will work in office/care facility/ home environment; with possible exposure to communicable diseases and/or uncontrolled situations.l