Children's Home Society of North Carolina
HEALTHY STEPS SPECIALIST (51197)
Children's Home Society of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497
Overview
The Children’s Home Society of North Carolina’s HealthySteps Specialist will provide education and support to parents and caregivers of children 0-3 within a pediatric setting to facilitate children’s healthy growth and development. Description
Summary: The Children’s Home Society of North Carolina’s HealthySteps Specialist will provide education and support to parents and caregivers of children 0-3 within a pediatric setting to facilitate children’s healthy growth and development. Primary Job Functions
Conduct in-office visits with parents, caregivers and their young children, either jointly with the physician, pediatric nurse, or alone Work closely with pediatric providers around care coordination, goal setting, coaching, and education about key aspects of child development Provide anticipatory guidance to parents and other primary care givers around common concerns such as early learning, fussiness, sleep, feeding, discipline, toilet training, etc. Coordinate developmental and behavioral screenings for children, identifying protective and risk factors with families, and maternal depression screenings Track progress made in ongoing checkups that examine both child development and family factors Work closely with the pediatric team and Family Connects home-visitors as a resource for developmental and parenting concerns Collaborate with the HealthySteps Coordinator Participate in regularly scheduled reflective supervision Participate when appropriate in community-wide early childhood meetings Participate in case consultation discussions with other HealthySteps Specialists and Family Connects home-visitors Facilitate parent and caregiver education groups as needed Provide referrals and track follow-up to help families connect to key resources within the community Upon acceptance of position, CHS employee may be required to undergo additional health and background screenings required by the pediatric office they serve. These screenings could include, but are not limited to, additional drug and health screenings (e.g., TB test, Hepatitis B vaccinations), and review of vaccination records. While on site, the CHS employee will be expected to follow all pediatric practice requirements (standards of conduct, dress code, etc.) Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment Display sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics Demonstrate the CHS Mission, Vision, and Values in the performance of all job duties Participate actively in departmental meetings, training, and education, as well as the quality process Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures, and other obligations Perform other duties related to department goals and projects as needed Qualifications
Education, Licenses & Certifications
Master’s degree required in Child Development, Psychology, Social Work or related human services field Bilingual in either Arabic, Spanish, or French Preference given to licensed and currently registered to practice in North Carolina Experience
Experience and knowledge about early child growth and development, parent-child relationships, child health, and family systems Experience assessing the growth and development of infants and children under three years of age Competencies
Demonstrated expertise in child development issues Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved populations in a community setting Empathetic, supportive, and patient Strong motivational interviewing skills Ability to work with people of many cultures Ability to take initiative and willingness to learn Ability to work well both in teams and independently Ability to collect and enter data for program management, evaluation, and reporting purposes Interest in the use of technology to improve care quality is a plus Ability to work and travel within Guilford County Strong and effective communication skills, both written and verbal Strong time management, organization, and attention to detail Strong computer skills (Microsoft Applications and electronic data systems, time sheets, expense reports, use of virtual platforms for meetings) Ability
Ability to work independently from a home office and meet deadlines Must be physically able to use standard office equipment Availability for occasional evening and weekend hours Maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license, adequate auto insurance, and access to an operating vehicle to attend CHS business Schedule & Work Environment
Schedule: This is a salary-exempt position requiring some weekends and evenings. Flexible hours may be needed to meet business needs. If working remotely, the candidate must be available by telephone and email during specified hours. Frequent travel is required to conduct business-related activities. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities. Physical Demands
Will include periods of sitting, repetitive tasks (keyboarding, handwriting, equipment operation), standing/walking, bending, reaching, lifting up to 25 lbs, and pulling/pushing up to 40 lbs. Work environment includes office/care facility/home environment with possible exposure to communicable diseases and/or uncontrolled situations. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries: Individual and Family Services
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The Children’s Home Society of North Carolina’s HealthySteps Specialist will provide education and support to parents and caregivers of children 0-3 within a pediatric setting to facilitate children’s healthy growth and development. Description
Summary: The Children’s Home Society of North Carolina’s HealthySteps Specialist will provide education and support to parents and caregivers of children 0-3 within a pediatric setting to facilitate children’s healthy growth and development. Primary Job Functions
Conduct in-office visits with parents, caregivers and their young children, either jointly with the physician, pediatric nurse, or alone Work closely with pediatric providers around care coordination, goal setting, coaching, and education about key aspects of child development Provide anticipatory guidance to parents and other primary care givers around common concerns such as early learning, fussiness, sleep, feeding, discipline, toilet training, etc. Coordinate developmental and behavioral screenings for children, identifying protective and risk factors with families, and maternal depression screenings Track progress made in ongoing checkups that examine both child development and family factors Work closely with the pediatric team and Family Connects home-visitors as a resource for developmental and parenting concerns Collaborate with the HealthySteps Coordinator Participate in regularly scheduled reflective supervision Participate when appropriate in community-wide early childhood meetings Participate in case consultation discussions with other HealthySteps Specialists and Family Connects home-visitors Facilitate parent and caregiver education groups as needed Provide referrals and track follow-up to help families connect to key resources within the community Upon acceptance of position, CHS employee may be required to undergo additional health and background screenings required by the pediatric office they serve. These screenings could include, but are not limited to, additional drug and health screenings (e.g., TB test, Hepatitis B vaccinations), and review of vaccination records. While on site, the CHS employee will be expected to follow all pediatric practice requirements (standards of conduct, dress code, etc.) Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment Display sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics Demonstrate the CHS Mission, Vision, and Values in the performance of all job duties Participate actively in departmental meetings, training, and education, as well as the quality process Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures, and other obligations Perform other duties related to department goals and projects as needed Qualifications
Education, Licenses & Certifications
Master’s degree required in Child Development, Psychology, Social Work or related human services field Bilingual in either Arabic, Spanish, or French Preference given to licensed and currently registered to practice in North Carolina Experience
Experience and knowledge about early child growth and development, parent-child relationships, child health, and family systems Experience assessing the growth and development of infants and children under three years of age Competencies
Demonstrated expertise in child development issues Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved populations in a community setting Empathetic, supportive, and patient Strong motivational interviewing skills Ability to work with people of many cultures Ability to take initiative and willingness to learn Ability to work well both in teams and independently Ability to collect and enter data for program management, evaluation, and reporting purposes Interest in the use of technology to improve care quality is a plus Ability to work and travel within Guilford County Strong and effective communication skills, both written and verbal Strong time management, organization, and attention to detail Strong computer skills (Microsoft Applications and electronic data systems, time sheets, expense reports, use of virtual platforms for meetings) Ability
Ability to work independently from a home office and meet deadlines Must be physically able to use standard office equipment Availability for occasional evening and weekend hours Maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license, adequate auto insurance, and access to an operating vehicle to attend CHS business Schedule & Work Environment
Schedule: This is a salary-exempt position requiring some weekends and evenings. Flexible hours may be needed to meet business needs. If working remotely, the candidate must be available by telephone and email during specified hours. Frequent travel is required to conduct business-related activities. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities. Physical Demands
Will include periods of sitting, repetitive tasks (keyboarding, handwriting, equipment operation), standing/walking, bending, reaching, lifting up to 25 lbs, and pulling/pushing up to 40 lbs. Work environment includes office/care facility/home environment with possible exposure to communicable diseases and/or uncontrolled situations. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries: Individual and Family Services
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