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Child Development Specialist

4 months ago


Harrisburg, United States HAMILTON HEALTH CENTER INC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Company Overview: Hamilton Health Center, established in 1969, is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Harrisburg, PA. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare and related social services that promote access, treatment, education, and prevention for Central Pennsylvania's residents, regardless of their health, economic, or insurance status.

Our Vision: Our vision is a healthy community where every member, regardless of their ability to pay or their insurance status, receives comprehensive and compassionate healthcare. We've remained dedicated to this vision for over 50 years.

Essential Functions:

  1. Coordinate community resources, ensuring the continuity of care, advocating for the client as needed.
  2. Conducts developmental evaluations in the health center or home to assist in planning service needs.
  3. Provide anticipatory guidance and services at the center, in the home, and telehealth opportunities as appropriate.
  4. Maintain client reports, records, and other documentation in a timely manner.
  5. Provides periodic home visits to the child and family providing support to enhance parent-child interactions and developmental guidance.
  6. Supports the family in providing the appropriate environment and activities and strategies to enhance their child’s development.
  7. Work as a team member, including families as active equal participants.
  8. Collects necessary data and outcomes for reports to funders.
  9. Maintains confidentiality and security rules when providing information to internal and external sources.
  10. Works within the parameters as defined by Hamilton’s Quality Department and follows established protocols to meet the requirements of regulatory agencies.
  11. Participates in Hamilton’s efforts related to revenue cycle, which include but are not limited to: achieving goals for productivity; meeting or exceeding revenue targets; and expense management as budgeted.
  12. Demonstrates commitment to established Workplace Values: Innovation; Integrity; Quality; Accountability; Respect; Commitment and Inclusion. Practices behaviors that effectively demonstrate Hamilton’s Workplace Values and supports goal to co-create a great workplace.
  13. Travels throughout the service areas as required.
  14. Performs other duties as assigned in support of mission and as required to ensure delivery of consistent high-quality services.

Requirements:

  • Healthcare Knowledge: A fundamental understanding of healthcare services and basic medical terminology.
  • Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in basic data entry computer skills.
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Team Player: An industrious and cooperative nature to foster harmonious working relationships with clinic management, physicians, clinicians, and the public.
  • High School Diploma: High school diploma is necessary or an equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Public Health or related field
  • Completion of an accredited medical assistance program
  • Prior CPR/First Aid certification
  • Minimum two years’ experience in human services or working with children and families in Public Health, Outreach, Social Work
  • Knowledge of The Joint Commission regulations
  • Bi-lingual in Spanish, Nepali, French

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hamilton Health Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.