Health Resource Specialist

Description

Health Resource Specialist
West Covina, Calif. | Office/other

About our organization

At Options for Learning, we partner with children, families, educators, and communities to create strong foundations for lifelong success. Since 1981, we have provided quality early learning and school-age programs, family support services, and childcare resources designed to meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve.

Our work is rooted in relationships and guided by our values of integrity, compassion, respect, curiosity, and nurturing. These values shape how we support families, collaborate with one another, and respond to the changing needs of our communities every day.

Every interaction — whether with a family seeking guidance, a child entering a classroom, or a team member working behind the scenes — is an opportunity to create a positive and meaningful experience grounded in trust, empathy, and service.

Serving communities throughout the San Gabriel Valley, Whittier, Pomona Valley, and Northeast Los Angeles, our team is united by a shared commitment to continuous learning, strong partnerships, and helping children and families thrive.

At Options for Learning, employees are more than team members. They are trusted partners in work that makes a meaningful difference for children, families, and the communities we serve.

About this position

The health resource specialist will play a vital role in connecting enrolled families and children to health services within the program’s service areas.

This individual will collaborate closely with families, staff, and community partners to facilitate health-related resources, screenings, referrals, and support. In addition, this individual will be responsible for ongoing monitoring of health services to ensure the program stays in compliance with the current standards and procedures.

What you’ll be doing

• Monitoring and supporting compliance with applicable Head Start, state licensing, and organization health requirements
• Collaborating with the health coordinator to design and implement community health outreach programs, initiatives, and events to engage families and children
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with families, acting as a point of contact for health-related inquiries, resources, and support
• Conducting health screenings, assessments, and referrals for children and families, identifying potential health concerns, and connecting them to appropriate services;
• Providing personalized health navigation services, guiding families through available health resources
• Collaborating with local organizations and agencies to ensure families have access to a comprehensive range of support services
• Assisting in the coordination of health education workshops and training for families and staff members
• Supporting the health coordinator in tracking and maintaining health-related data and records for program evaluation and reporting purposes
• Participating in Early learning and School-age program activities to support integrated health and family wellness services
• Attending regular meetings with health leadership to provide updates on outreach efforts, challenges, and successes
• Staying informed about relevant health policies, trends, and resources to provide accurate and up-to-date information to families and staff
• Actively participating in committees, such as the Health and Mental Health Services Advisory Committee (HMHSAC), in addition to ongoing training
• Effectively collaborating with other component areas to ensure comprehensive services are provided to children and families
• Following organization and program procedures, policies, and standards
• Accurately completing assigned paperwork and documentation in a timely manner
• Demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and a positive attitude in all interactions with colleagues, families, and within component areas
• Identifying and reporting any suspected incidents of child abuse (following the Mandated Reporter Guidelines)
• Communicating with children, families, and other staff in a respectful and culturally sensitive manner
• Maintaining the confidentiality of children and family records and files following HIPAA guidelines
• Be willing to work evenings and weekends and to travel locally and out of the service area
• Attending training as required
• Performing other duties as assigned

What you bring to the table

• Combination of 12 semester units in nursing, social work, public health (or related field as deemed by the organization) with a minimum grade of “C” (up to six units in child development can be substituted for social work or sociology)
• Strong attention to detail and effective organization skills
• Working knowledge of local community resources
• Proficient word processing and computer literacy skills, including knowledge of Microsoft 365 programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
• Must complete mandated reporter certification training, to be renewed every two years
• Ability to communicate in written and oral English correctly and effectively
• A California driver’s license, daily use of an automobile, and automobile liability insurance
• Experience working with culturally diverse children and families (preferred)
• Command of Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, or Vietnamese (preferred)

What we can offer you

• Medical/dental/vision for part- and full-time employees (organization pays up to 95% of employee's premiums; prorated for part-time)
• Organization-paid and matching retirement plan
• Professional growth opportunities, including free child development courses and college reimbursement
• Generous and flexible PTO
• Dedicated, mission-driven colleagues, and much more

Job specifications

• Reports to the health coordinator
• Non-exempt, full-time, year-round position
• Eight-hour workday, four-day workweek
• Hybrid work schedule with approval by management
• Organization-wide winter break
• Limited evening or weekend work may be required
• Employment, responsibilities, compensation, and other factors may be affected by changes in governmental regulations, the organization’s contracts, or at the organization’s discretion.

Salary

• $23.44 - $31.25 per hour (candidates should anticipate receiving an offer within the first quartile of the salary range)