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Health Specialist

2 months ago


Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States Lutheran Services Florida Full time
Job Title: Health Specialist

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Health Specialist to join our team. As a Health Specialist, you will play a vital role in promoting and maintaining the health of children enrolled in the Head Start program.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with Family and Community Engagement Specialists and Health Coordinator to obtain complete medical and developmental history for each child who enrolls in the Head Start Program.
  • Input health information into computer systems and maintain accurate health charts and records.
  • Assume primary responsibility for all health-related tracking and follow-up, including physical exams, special health needs, dental exams, dental follow-up, and immunizations.
  • Identify and assess medical needs of children in collaboration with contracted nurses, arrange for treatment or refer parents to providers for treatment.
  • Provide follow-up on abnormal findings on physical exams by consulting with parents and Program Nurse or contracted nurse.
  • Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding physical exams and immunizations.
  • Arrange and participate in health care training programs for staff, parents, and children.
  • Participate in health-related staffing and screening conferences.
  • Measure heights and weights two times per year on each enrolled child and generate BMI charts for child files.
  • Complete vision and hearing screenings on each Head Start child within 45 days of enrollment.
  • Transport children to dental/medical appointments as needed.
  • Notify supervisor and/or contracted nurse of all special health needs for children and follow up with nurse to ensure health care plans are written and in child files.
  • Follow up to ensure health care plans are properly implemented by classroom staff.
  • Collaborate with contracted nurse to schedule staff trainings, child triage, and other items as needed.
  • Maintain positive relationships with community health partners.
  • Complete Program Information Report data.
  • Visit homes of children to assess home situation and provide parents with health and dental information.
  • Observe children in classroom to detect health care needs.
  • Provide dental triage for Head Start children.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families, and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Attend all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
  • Attend all required staff and parent meetings and activities.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • One year experience in children's health care.
  • Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area.
  • Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license.
  • Certification in First Aid and CPR within six months of the date assigned to this position.
  • Successful completion of a Level II background screening, local criminal record check, and drug screening prior to hiring.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Additional community or college classes in health care.
  • Ability to utilize various agency resources, including technology, to appropriately answer questions and provide guidance to staff and parents.
  • Ability to train and provide presentations to large and small groups.
  • Ability to collaborate with and have working knowledge of local community resources related to health services.
  • Ability to communicate (verbally and written) effectively and appropriately with others.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Ability to understand, interpret, and implement policies and procedures.
  • Sustained concentration and attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage work load and deadlines.
  • Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
Why Work for LSF?

Lutheran Services Florida offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% discretionary employer match or 3% student loan repayment reimbursement. We also offer tuition reimbursement and a generous PTO policy.

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in all business practices.