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via LinkedIn posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
About Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Children’s Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families to find the high-quality care... they need. In 2020, our health care system About Akron Children’s Hospital

Akron Children’s Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families to find the high-quality care... they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children’s Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children’s Anywhere app, we’re here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.

OUR PROMISES
• To treat every child as we would our own
• To treat others as they would like to be treated
• To turn no child away for any reason

Prior to the start date, full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the last received vaccination. Boosters are excluded from this requirement.

We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.

Full - Time: 40 Hours Per Week

1st Shift: 8am - 4:30pm

Monday - Friday

Hybrid: Youngstown - Travel Home Visits and Remote

Applicant Must Reside in Ohio or Pennsylvania at the Time of Offer

Summary

The Community Health Worker is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community they are assigned to serve. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. The position provides community support services by partnering with other community agencies to help at-risk/highest risk individuals and their families navigate complex social service and health care systems to attain access to services to promote healthy behaviors and manage conditions that affect their health and social well-being.

Responsibilities
• Serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community.
• Make home visits to various types of individuals/families such as chronically ill patients, pregnant women and nursing mothers, individuals at high risk of health problems and the elderly.
• Appropriately utilizes external inter-agency care coordination collaboration platforms to enhance inter-agency collaboration and for tracking services and outcomes for the purposes of community research projects or service reimbursement programs.
• Adheres to industry accepted practices and relevant legal and regulatory standards for community health work.
• Understands and applies the principles of patient and family-centered care.
• Accurately document client encounters in electronic systems per organization standards.
• Other duties as required.

Other Information

Technical Expertise
• Ability to work with a diverse population of individuals.
• Ability and willingness to provide emotional support, encouragement and motivation to clients.
• Familiarity with resources available in the community assigned.
• Ability to follow set data collection processes and track services provided.
• Ability to solve practical problems with a degree of autonomy.
• Proven experience being a team player.
• Must possess emotional health and emotional intelligence to review and resolve stressful situations.
• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Education And Experience
• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification: Community Health Workers certification through the Ohio Board of Nursing (may be obtained after hire).
• Good communicator – both written and verbal.
• Years of experience supervising: 0 to 2 years is preferred.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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via ZipRecruiter posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 698.29–834.53 a week
Job Description The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to protect, preserve, and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, particularly the most vulnerable. The BPHC envisions a thriving Boston where all residents live healthy, fulfilling lives free of racism, poverty, violence, and other systems of oppression. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff... and leadership commit, individually and as part of Job Description

The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to protect, preserve, and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, particularly the most vulnerable. The BPHC envisions a thriving Boston where all residents live healthy, fulfilling lives free of racism, poverty, violence, and other systems of oppression. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff... and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of antiracism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.

Program Description

Healthy Baby Healthy Child provides home visiting to pregnant and parenting families with a child under the age of five who reside in Boston. All services are free, voluntary and confidential. Services in health education, nutrition, breastfeeding counseling, injury prevention, SIDS grief counseling, among many others. Subprograms include Father Friendly Initiative, Welcome Family and others. Services offered in English, Spanish, French, Somali and others.

Duties
• Facilitates and advocates for client access to services that provide basic needs, education, housing, health care, legal and counseling assistance.
• Conducts home visits to assess the needs of families and provides services in collaboration with public health nurses and other service providers.
Develops a Family Service Plan and intervention strategies for each client and family served by the program.
• Delivers services according to established advocacy and case management protocols.
• Maintains accurate, legible and current documentation.
• Meets regularly with Supervisor for consultation and evaluation of Family Service Plans.
• Provides client teaching and training on how to access community resources.
• Works collaboratively with clinical provider at the primary care sites through participation in case conferences.
• Implements outreach strategies to engage clients in community based services.
• Performs other duties as required.

This job description is based on the Public Health Advocate Series. May be required to perform any and all duties and responsibilities of a Public Health Advocate 1, as set forth in the BPHC Public Health Advocate Series.

Minimum Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED required. Licenses, certifications or program specific experience may be required by grant or program needs.
• Experience in health care, public health or social service field preferred. Home visiting or family work experience preferred. Demonstrated experience or related requirements as established by the program may be needed.
• Experience in community outreach/case management activities a plus. Knowledge and experience in maternal and child health. Good knowledge of interviewing techniques. Demonstrated cultural competence with diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic groups.
• Must have knowledge of local community organizations, the courts and government agencies.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to develop time lines, meet deadlines and be self-directed.
• PC skills preferred. Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Bilingual fluency preferred.
• Valid MA driver's license and daily access to vehicle preferred.

Additional Information

City of Boston Residency Required, A Criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for., This position requires direct client/patient contact and as a result of such direct contact, certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties., The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer and all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are eligible to apply, The advertised shift and schedule are subject to change at the departments discretion.

Shift

35 hours/week, 9-5 M-F Evenings and Weekends may be required
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via Tarta.ai posted_at: 18 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Staff whose work requires or potentially could require any in-person interaction with Save the Children colleagues, partners, or beneficiaries must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless otherwise required by law. Save the Children complies with federal, state, and local laws with regard to accommodations related to this policy. Summary The primary responsibility of the Specialist, Health... and Nutrition is to provide a comprehensive health Staff whose work requires or potentially could require any in-person interaction with Save the Children colleagues, partners, or beneficiaries must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless otherwise required by law. Save the Children complies with federal, state, and local laws with regard to accommodations related to this policy. Summary The primary responsibility of the Specialist, Health... and Nutrition is to provide a comprehensive health and nutrition service program promoting prevention and early intervention. This includes ensuring that all children are growing and developing in a healthy manner, recognizing any concerns and addressing them. Communicating with parents about healthy practices and assisting them in selecting health providers. Developing and implementing community health programs together with the rest of Head Start team. As a front line representative of Save the Children the position holder is required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that he/she come in contact with and represent the agency values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. As a Save the Children employee who will come into contact with children on a routine basis, the position is expected to prevent child abuse in every situation by striving, through mental awareness, good practice and training to minimize risk to children. The position must take positive steps to protect children who may be a subject of concern and report, respond to any instance of child abuse, and promote training and awareness around all child-safeguarding obligations. What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties ) * Monitors health and nutrition services within assigned location(s). Provides guidance and technical assistance to Head Start/Early Head Start program staff. * Meets federal, state, and program documentation requirements by maintaining accurate, objective, complete, timely, and well-organized child and family records, both on paper and in designated on-line systems. Maintains confidentiality regarding students and families. * Administers medications in accordance with policy. Provides first aid when needed. * Coordinate the scheduling of health and dental examinations with contracted physicians and dentists. Provides or arranges for transportation for appointments or emergencies as needed. * Participates and/or conducts screenings on children, including children with disabilities, as well as in developing individual service and health plans. Monitors records to make sure children are up-to-date on preventive and primary health care. * Establish and maintain Health Services Advisory Committee and works collaboratively with a range of community specialists (e.g., medical, dental, speech, nutrition, and mental health) by identifying approaches to solving issues, and making recommendations on the development and/or revisions of policies and procedures. * Promotes a unified approach to sharing child information with families by engaging in joint planning with teachers and other specialists to prepare for home visits and other family contacts. Participates in case management and transition meetings. * Assists education staff in implementing health, dental, mental health safety, and nutrition activities within the classroom. * Provides information and education to parents and the community about available programs and other community resources. This can be done in-person, by telephone or a group presentation format. * Ensures the documentation and implementation of safety policy and procedures at center level in accordance with program and corporate policies/procedures. * Where applicable, responsible for the proper documentation and implementation of food services to meet USDA CACFP requirements. * Where applicable, responsible for overseeing food service operation at center, to include menu planning, monitoring food budgeting and purchasing, scheduling health and safety inspections and scheduling of food service staff. * Protects the safety of children by ensuring the implementation of active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time. * Ensures the mobilization and documentation of matching/in-kind funds. * Provides health and nutrition training and technical assistance to staff and parents. * Inventories and orders health related supplies. * Assist with recruitment of children, including children with disabilities. * Participates in staff and parent meetings, committees and training sessions. * Visit each site and classrooms on a regular basis (4-6 hours per month per site) to conduct observations, provide training and technical assistance and build capacity by working directly with staff, parents and community partners to ensure high quality services. * Assists education staff in implementing health, dental, mental health safety, and nutrition activities within the classroom and where applicable, home-based program socializations. * Summarize concerns observed by teachers Show more details...
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Do you have a passion for mental health therapy? Love working with children? Are you tired of carrying impossibly heavy caseloads and feeling like you're doing it with no support? Would you like to end your workday fulfilled, knowing you've truly had a positive impact on your patients' lives... Our Pediatric Healthcare Integration program was awarded the NAMI WA Youth Community Program in 2022 and is looking for a Child/Youth Mental Health Therapist Do you have a passion for mental health therapy? Love working with children? Are you tired of carrying impossibly heavy caseloads and feeling like you're doing it with no support?

Would you like to end your workday fulfilled, knowing you've truly had a positive impact on your patients' lives...

Our Pediatric Healthcare Integration program was awarded the NAMI WA Youth Community Program in 2022 and is looking for a Child/Youth Mental Health Therapist to join our immensely successful Pediatric Healthcare Integration team. That's right, team. The job is fast-paced, solution-focused, and takes place in a team environment where the focus is just as much on prevention as it is on treatment. You will receive training and support from experts in the field of IBH to integrate into a primary care clinic. We believe working collaboratively provides more support and is healthier, both for our teammates and our clients. Imagine working and having fun with others who share your passion! We provide an environment that allows our therapists to work closely with the client's medical provider, as well as the larger medical team to ensure the best possible outcome for our clients.

HopeSparks believes that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhance our ability to fulfill our mission. We strive for equity and justice in the way people are treated and the opportunities they have to succeed by working to address racism, inequitable treatment, and other barriers to inclusion. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds (including communities of color, the LGBTQ community, veterans, and people with disabilities) to apply and join us in our work.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Providing brief, evidence-based behavioral interventions including First Approach Skills Training (FAST) from Seattle Children's, CBT, behavioral activation, and other treatments as appropriate
• Coordinating with patient's medical provider and psychiatric consultant
• Screening, assessment, and diagnosing of referred patients
• Patient education
• Supporting medication management (as prescribed by medical provider)
• Participate in weekly case review with psychiatric consultant
• Track patient follow-up and clinical outcomes using a registry
• Document patient progress and treatment recommendations in the EHR
• Facilitate treatment plan changes for patients not improving
• Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services inside and outside the organization
• Develop and support relapse prevention plans with patients who have achieved treatment goals
• Meet productivity and agency expectations, completing all work in a timely manner
• Participate as a positive member of the clinical team

Required Qualifications
• Master's Degree in counseling, social work, or related field
• Licensed in WA state: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Social Worker, Psychologist, or Master's level licensure candidate/trainee (e.g. LMHCA)
• Experience working with children, youth, and families
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Must be reliable, hard-working, and have an excellent work ethic
• WATCH State Patrol check, 5 Panel Drug Screen. Position requires the following immunizations: MMR, VZV, Tdap, Hep B, Influenza (annually), TB test (annually), COVID-19 vaccination.

Vaccination Policy

HopeSparks is committed to keeping all team members and community partners safe and healthy from COVID-19. HopeSparks has a COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Proof of complete vaccination or submit an accommodation request for a qualified exemption.

Job Conditions

Work will be performed at both HopeSparks office (9th Street in Tacoma) and the three Pediatrics NW locations throughout Pierce County and the Federal Way office in King County. Work is a combination of telehealth and in-person services. This position is for a 1.0 FTE or 40 hours per week.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing working environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time
• Prolonged computer work at times
• Ability to relate to multiple audiences (families, children, mental health professionals, etc.)

This position will adhere to all confidentiality guidelines as outlined by HIPAA and the Office of Civil Rights. This highest degree of confidentiality is required at all times.

HopeSparks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any persons on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a veteran
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via Indeed posted_at: 10 hours agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 35–65 an hour
Join our team as a school-based Speech and Language Pathologist/SLPA in sunny Northern California and enjoy individualized mentoring and flexible hours! Responsibilities... As a Growing Healthy Children Therapist, you’ll be challenged – and rewarded – every day: • Experience deep satisfaction as you design and implement treatment plans that truly change the lives of children with special needs and their families • Share in the extraordinary Join our team as a school-based Speech and Language Pathologist/SLPA in sunny Northern California and enjoy individualized mentoring and flexible hours!

Responsibilities...

As a Growing Healthy Children Therapist, you’ll be challenged – and rewarded – every day:
• Experience deep satisfaction as you design and implement treatment plans that truly change the lives of children with special needs and their families
• Share in the extraordinary achievement of your clients as they progress in their ability to communicate and achieve success in the classroom
• Measure each client’s progress and monitor the effectiveness of treatment plans
• Provide caring support and helpful information during IEP meetings with the educational team to ensure parents fully understand assessment results and goal recommendations
• Ensure satisfaction and the highest quality of care by promptly responding to the needs and requests of clients, their families, and the school teams
• Maintain clear lines of communication with families, supervisors, and other team members

As a Growing Healthy Children SLP, you’ll enjoy professional respect, recognition, and rewards:
• Competitive hourly rate commensurate with your experience and location
• Meaningful work-life balance with flexible full and part-time working schedules
• Advanced, easy-to-use web-based tools for documentation and original report templates and resources
• The best of both worlds – the resources of a medium-sized organization combined with the collegiality and support of the care team at your Growing Healthy Children center
• Opportunity to earn continuing education credit and advanced certifications to advance your career
• Career advancement opportunities within your center and as Growing Healthy Children expands
• Regular clinical mentoring with advanced clinicians
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Short and long term disability insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Life insurance
• Matching 401K retirement savings program
• Employee Assistance Programs

You deserve to work with the best – Growing Healthy Children.

If you’re ready to accelerate your therapy career with a highly respected healthcare and education organization, Growing Healthy Children encourages you to submit your qualifications for this position today. Candidates who meet our requirements will be contacted via email and phone.

As an ideal SLP/SLPA candidate, you bring to Growing Healthy Children:
• Degree in Speech Therapy
• Access to reliable transportation
• Commitment to working flexible, full- or part-time schedules
• Experience working with children with special needs
• History of effectively managing multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced working environment
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

About us

Growing Healthy Children Therapy Services is a therapist-run organization in beautiful Northern California. Our goal is to train therapists to be incredible leaders and provide provide services to children with clinical excellence.

Grow your career with Growing Healthy Children Therapy Services!

Growing Healthy Children Therapy Services provides the gold standard of therapy services for children with special needs from birth to age 22 and partners with adults to support their development. Our highly qualified and personally dedicated occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech and language pathologists, and adaptive physical education teachers combine their extensive knowledge and experience with our innovative treatment techniques to improve clients’ language, social, motor, behavioral, and adaptive skills. Growing Healthy Children therapists deliver individually tailored treatment plans with compassion in homes, schools, and our conveniently located centers.

To support our commitment to quality care, Growing Healthy Children actively seeks exceptional speech and language pathologists to join our therapy team, implementing individualized treatment plans and partnering with transdisciplinary teams. Successful candidates will demonstrate an understanding of the treatment of foundational areas of need and functional challenges, as well as a commitment to mastering advanced clinical frames of reference and practices in working with children and families. You will be an integral part of the therapy team, working directly with children, families, and educators with professionalism, dedication, and compassion.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $35.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:
• Pediatrics

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We are following all state and local guidelines.

Ability to commute/relocate:
• Sacramento, CA 95822: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:
• California SLP/SLPA License (Required)

Work Location: In person
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This position provides long term in home support services to pregnant women and families with infants and children under the age of three (3) focusing on information and education related to infant / child development and parenting. Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives... If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, This position provides long term in home support services to pregnant women and families with infants and children under the age of three (3) focusing on information and education related to infant / child development and parenting.

Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives...

If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we’ve got the right opportunity for you.

About Catholic Charities West Michigan

Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) is a community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach.
• CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
• CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment.
• Accepta and processes referrals.
• Completes written service plan with families and establishes goals and objectives consistent with the HFA model.
• Serves clients compassionately and with dignity and respect.
• Provides referrals and advocacy to link families with the appropriate community resources.
• Plans and participates in parent groups.
• Knowledge of Child Development.
• Knowledge of Developmental milestones.
• Knowledge of Positive Discipline techniques.
• Ability to engage with diverse families.
• Ability to provide positive role-modeling.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize and self-manage job duties, including timely completion of required paperwork.
• Ability to enter data into Program Management System.
• Ability to speak Spanish.

Education:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Child Development or a related field is required.

Wage Range: $31,000.00-$38,000.00 annually

Experience:

A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of related experience in child development and experience in working with infants, young children and their parents.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

none required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Our Mission

In the spirit of our Catholic tradition, we lead our diverse communities with hope and compassion by offering innovative, collaborative programs. Through our team of highly trained employees, dedicated volunteers and generous community, we deliver the highest quality social services.

Our Vision

Following in the footsteps of Christ, we are the leaders in empowering people to achieve their God given potential by providing help and creating hope.

Our Values
• Compassion
• Collaboration
• Compliance
• Service to All People
• Sanctity of All Life

CCWM is an equal opportunity employer, subject to all federal and state laws as applicable to a religious Agency
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• $3000 Sign on Bonus MSPCC, a division of Eliot, is seeking passionate, creative and motivated professionals to be home visitors in our Healthy Families program. Healthy Families is a parenting education program that supports young, first-time parents to create a stable, nurturing environment for their child. Our approach is relationship-based, culturally respectful, family-centered, and... strength-based. Our focus is on the well-being of both • $3000 Sign on Bonus

MSPCC, a division of Eliot, is seeking passionate, creative and motivated professionals to be home visitors in our Healthy Families program. Healthy Families is a parenting education program that supports young, first-time parents to create a stable, nurturing environment for their child. Our approach is relationship-based, culturally respectful, family-centered, and... strength-based. Our focus is on the well-being of both the child and the parent as well as the quality of their interactions.

Successful candidates will have a minimum of a high school or equivalent diploma as well as experience working directly with children and families from culturally diverse communities. Equally important is an ability to establish trusting relationships and maintain personal and professional boundaries while providing supportive services. Eagerness to learn new skills, openness to reflective feedback and willingness to engage in a robust training schedule are crucial for this position. Bilingual preferred.

You will be supported by consistent weekly supervision with your program supervisor, and regular team meetings with colleagues in your program. An intensive training plan exists to orient you to both the agency’s culture and policies and the Healthy Families program model. Additional role-specific training is in place to help you develop and grow your knowledge of infant and child development, parent-child interactions as well as build your skills in assessing family needs, conducting child development screens, identifying safety risks and developing goal plans with families.

Responsibilities:
• Schedule, plan and complete home visits with families on your caseload in accordance with the scheduling needs of families
• Organize, facilitate and participate in group events for HF families
• Engage participants using a variety of creative outreach and engagement strategies
• Provide parenting education to families using curriculum in the following areas: parent child interactions, parent and child safety, parent and child health, child development, anticipatory guidance and positive discipline, healthy relationships, healthy pregnancy, labor and delivery
• Role model appropriate parent child interaction and engagement in activities that foster growth and development
• Complete screening and assessments for the child and family, including developmental questionnaires and mental health screens
• Develop a goal plan in collaboration with each family
• Connect families to community resources and provide appropriate referrals
• Maintain comprehensive and timely documentation related to work with families in an electronic record system

Schedule: Full Time - Monday through Friday - Flexibility required - (Due to COVID preferences, some work may be done virtually/remote.)

Compensation based on education background. High School: $17/hr. Bachelor's: $18.02/hr. Bachelors AND Bilingual: $19.10

Bilingual Preferred - Spanish/English. 6% one time increase for Bilingual candidates
• Eliot mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for employees, please discuss the requirements with the hiring manager during the interview process
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via Tarta.ai posted_at: 6 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Health Specialist Job Details... Job Location Hiveley Corp - Inkster, MI Salary Range $50,000.00 - $54,000.00 POSITION SUMMARY: The Health Specialist is responsible for support and implementation of comprehensive health, dental, and environmental safety for children and their families enrolled in the Early Childhood Education programs at Starfish Family Services. The Health Specialist will demonstrate a commitment to early childhood education Health Specialist

Job Details...

Job Location

Hiveley Corp - Inkster, MI

Salary Range

$50,000.00 - $54,000.00

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Health Specialist is responsible for support and implementation of comprehensive health, dental, and environmental safety for children and their families enrolled in the Early Childhood Education programs at Starfish Family Services. The Health Specialist will demonstrate a commitment to early childhood education best practices, a clear understanding of Head Start performance Standards, and the ability to lead innovation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Associates degree in nursing required
• Bachelor s degree in Nursing preferred
• Current LPN or RN State of Michigan Professional license in good standing required.
• A minimum of three years experience which involves:
• Considerable knowledge of basic nursing practices, methods, and techniques such as medication administration training, vision/hearing/dental, hemoglobin/lead screenings and health assessments; and
• Some knowledge of health problems of moderate/significant disabled and behavior disorders in children
• Knowledge of Private, Medicare and Medicaid, Private and insurance procedures required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage children s health and nutrition records screenings, immunizations, medical home, dental home, behavioral health needs, and daily nutritional needs of children.
• Supports and coordinates all health screenings while assisting in the identification of high-risk children and the provision of a healthy, safe environment for children and staff.
• Collaborate with the Family Engagement Specialist to ensure families are referred to appropriate community partners
• Collaborate with Starfish staff to ensure service integration in support of healthy families Blueprint outcomes for children and families
• Develops and conducts professional development and training for early childhood education staff.
• Works with Training Manager to coordinate/provide training of CPR/First Aid, Universal Precautions, medication and safe sleep training for all early childhood education staff and volunteers as needed.
• Coordinates and leads the Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC); ensures that the Committee membership is composed of all required professions and parent representation and meets a minimum of twice a year
• Supports, coordinates, and directs medical and dental programs as approved by Health Services Advisory Committee.
• Ensures all enrolled children are up to date on a schedule of age-appropriate preventative and primary health care upon child s entry into the program. Provides information and education to parents regarding health referrals and resources as needed, which may include home visits or presentations.
• Conducts appropriate observations and screening procedures, in conjunction with identified health provider partners, for the purpose of identifying health deficiencies.
• Supports early childhood education staff with cases involving child abuse and other specialized medical needs, including referrals and resources for ensuring continuity of care.
• Develop strategies to utilize technology to streamline operations

LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid driver s license and / or reliable transportation.
• Must be COVID-19 vaccinated, or partially, with the ability to complete within 30-days of employment. Circumstances preventing vaccination, and corresponding accommodations will be reviewed and considered.

Starfish Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/M/F/D/V
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via ZipRecruiter posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 14.20 an hour
Healthy Kids is one of the tri-state area's largest providers of Early Learning, Before and After School and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations. We are reinventing accessible and affordable child care for today's families and creating opportunities for teachers and caregivers to do what they love (and feel valued while they're doing it). Join our community to provide the quality program... children deserve while pursuing your own professional Healthy Kids is one of the tri-state area's largest providers of Early Learning, Before and After School and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations. We are reinventing accessible and affordable child care for today's families and creating opportunities for teachers and caregivers to do what they love (and feel valued while they're doing it). Join our community to provide the quality program... children deserve while pursuing your own professional growth and development.

We are currently hiring for Substitute Child Care Assistants for our Early Learning Center and Before/After School Care Programs located throughout Orange County.

PAY: $14.20/hour

JOB STATUS: Non-exempt; part time

LOCATION: 565 Union Avenue, New Windsor but may be required to travel to other local schools in the program.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Part Time on call

JOB CONSISTS OF:
• Assist the Lead Teacher with hands-on activities following the Creative Curriculum to meet the needs and interests of the children.
• Communicate daily with parents and family members via the Brightwheel App.
• Create positive adult/child interactions using the CLASS method.
• Aids in the education, health, welfare and safety of the members enrolled in their classroom and the center as a whole using ECERS/ITERS.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• 18 years or older High Diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 years' experience working directly with children under 5 in a formal childcare setting is preferred.
• Must pass a full background check, including fingerprinting, references, SEL & SCR through NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
• Must be medically fit to perform all job duties, free of communicable disease including TB and provide documentation from a licensed physician within the past year.
• Warm, friendly, caring, upbeat personality. Exceptional people skills in dealing with young children, parents and staff. Professional, reliable and prompt.
• Must have the stamina and physical flexibility (walking, sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, pulling, running, reaching, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.) without assistance to participate in children's activities.

BENEFITS:
• Flexible scheduling
• Career Development and FREE CDA Credentials through our Apprenticeship Program*

In addition, we offer competitive benefits for our full time employees including:
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• AFLAC Supplemental Plans.

Healthy Kid's is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.com
• The Healthy Kids Apprenticeship Program is designed for anyone looking to pursue a career in Early Childhood Learning and provides a direct path to a Lead Teacher position with on the job training and a scholarship to cover the cost of your Childhood Development Associate Credential (CDA
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As the largest integrated, pediatric practice in Jacksonville, serving ten locations with over 30,000 patients, Angel Kids Pediatrics believes that caring for children is a continual process, and should not be limited to just doctor office visits during regular business hours. We believe that by providing excellent medical care in a family and community-based environment that we can grow healthy... children who will become healthy adults. We uphold As the largest integrated, pediatric practice in Jacksonville, serving ten locations with over 30,000 patients, Angel Kids Pediatrics believes that caring for children is a continual process, and should not be limited to just doctor office visits during regular business hours. We believe that by providing excellent medical care in a family and community-based environment that we can grow healthy... children who will become healthy adults. We uphold the highest standards of a patient-centered medical home that provides quality, personalized and effective medical care as if each family was part of our own.

Equity, innovation, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about and committed to leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive team environment.

If you are looking for a great opportunity to join a vibrant and growing pediatric practice, we are looking for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who is passionate, well-trained and value-driven to join our team. Our practice is recognized as a national leader in pediatric population health and medical home integration. Our innovative practice model allows our providers to focus on patient care while our administrative teams provide full support handling billing, collections, contracting, quality improvement and marketing. Ideal candidates will have a passion for working collaboratively to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to our patients - from newborns to adolescents and contribute to our ongoing work in behavioral health integration.

The LCSW or LMHC works as an integral part of the multidisciplinary clinics, and acts as a liaison between the child/family and physicians and other medical/therapy staff, in order to facilitate understanding of the child’s developmental needs and emotional, social, and behavioral functioning. Candidates must have an advanced knowledge of mental illness, personality development, knowledge of the types of treatment, and skills in conducting individual, group, and family therapy. Must have knowledge of adjustment to medical diagnosis' and chronic disease. Strong communication skills are needed to interact with patients, patient's family members, consultants, residents, hospital personnel, community agencies, and other resources.

Duties and Essential Job Functions:
• Conducts initial evaluations in order to assess current functioning, diagnose psychiatric conditions, and assist in treatment planning and intervention.
• Provides individual therapy to youth diagnosed with chronic illness to address specific psychological disorders, to improve overall functioning and adjustment to medical condition, and to increase compliance with medical recommendations.
• Provides family therapy to family members of youth with chronic medical conditions to support the care of these children in the home, decrease the likelihood of multiple placements, increase overall functioning and adjustment to family member’s medical condition, and increase compliance with medical recommendations.
• Participates in pediatric clinics in order to facilitate treatment planning and assist in care coordination.
• Provides psychological consultation regarding patients to physicians, medical staff, and therapy staff.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention as needed in the pediatric clinic settings.
• Participates in program development in the behavioral health department and the pediatric clinics.
• Coordinates care with other state agencies, schools, and behavioral health agencies, as needed.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of clinical evaluations and interventions.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance according to federal guidelines.

License or certification

· Licensure (LCSW, LMHC) to practice independently at the clinical level as required by applicable Florida state requirements.

Qualifications:

· Experience and skill working with pediatric patients at risk for and/or diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Provide mental health assessments and therapy/counseling services to patients, treatment planning, brief therapy, trauma-focused, cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral or equivalent; monitor patient’s progress and the effectiveness of medication as directed by the physician
• Specialized training/experience with assessment and treatment planning Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. Advanced study of mental health assessment.
• Knowledge of regulations and laws relating to clinical psychology/social work practices.
• Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal and state mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress reports and maintains confidentiality of patient records
• Knowledge of community mental health service delivery systems and other resources.
• Ability to work sensitively with variety of personalities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with families, colleagues (e.g. physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other team members), community agencies, etc.
• Understanding of principles of legal documentation and medical records release of information.
• Counsels with patient and family and may involve community resources. May make home visits as needed
• Working knowledge of basic computer software programs: MS Office and EMR.

Exemption status

Exempt

Compensation

Angel Kids offers a competitive base salary plus incentives for achieving productivity and quality targets, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance package, paid malpractice insurance, CME allowance and paid time off.

Equal opportunity employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Angel Kids Pediatrics is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

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