Health Specialist (3833)

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

LSF is looking for a talented Health Specialist who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

The schedule for this role is day shift Monday - Friday.

Purpose & Impact:

The purpose of the Health Specialist is to promote and maintains the health of children enrolled in the Head Start program. Performs a variety of technical and clerical duties to implement all aspects of the Head Start Health Component.

Essential Functions:

• Works with Family and Community Engagement Specialists and Health Coordinator in obtaining complete medical and developmental history for each child who enrolls in the Head Start Program.
• Inputs health information into computer; maintain health charts and records.
• Assumes primary responsibility for all health related tracking and follow-up, including but not limited to, physical exams, special health needs, dental exams, dental follow-up, and immunizations.
• Identifies and assesses medical needs of children in collaboration with contracted nurse; arrange for treatment or refer parents to providers for treatment.
• Provides follow up on abnormal findings on physical exams by consulting with parents and Program Nurse or contracted nurse.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations regarding physical exams and immunizations. Involves supervisor and/or contracted nurse as needed.
• Arranges and participates in health care training programs for staff, parents and children.
• Participates in health related staffing and screening conferences.
• Measures heights and weights two times per year on each enrolled child and generate BMI charts for child files.
• Completes vision and hearing screenings on each Head Start child within 45 days of enrollment.
• Transports children to dental/medical appointments as needed.
• Notifies 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.
• Follows up to ensure health care plans are properly implemented by classroom staff.
• Collaborates with contracted nurse to schedule staff trainings, child triage, and other items as needed.
• Maintains positive relationships with community health partners.
• Completes Program Information Report data.
• Visits homes of children to assess home situation and to provide parents with health and dental information.
• Observes children in classroom to detect health care needs.
• Provides dental triage for Head Start children.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.  

Amazing benefits package including: 

Medical, Dental and Vision
Teladoc (24/7 online access to doctors)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement

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

Experience

• 1 year(s): One year experience in children's health care is required