Role OverviewThe Health Services Specialist will be responsible for conducting screenings, identifying health and nutrition-related problems, and assisting with the nutritional status assessment of enrolled children. They will also assist with referrals, update records, and provide training to staff, parents, and community members.
What You Will Do
The Health Services Specialist will conduct screenings, arrange for follow-up treatment, identify health and nutrition-related problems, assist with referrals, update records, and provide training to staff, parents, and community members.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of an associate degree in child development, health, or a related field, and at least two years of recent experience in public health, health education, healthcare services, or social work. They will also have knowledge of adult learning strategies, early childhood development, and developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Requirements
- Minimum of an associate degree in child development, health, or a related field
- Minimum of two years' recent experience in a position involving public health, health education, healthcare services, or social work
- Fluent bilingual (English/Spanish) skills required
- Knowledge of Windows environment and applications such as Word and Excel
- Ability to effectively write reports and business correspondence
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, staff, families, and the general public
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups of diverse cultural, ethnic, and economical backgrounds
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