Health & Nutrition Advocate - Head Start

Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served.

Family Health Advocate
The Family Health Advocate is responsible for engaging families to partner with us to promote children's healthy development and school readiness. In this role, Family Health Advocates work with team members and Health and Nutrition Coordinators to ensure all children in assigned Centers are up to date on EPSDT requirements, receive health follow-up on acute and chronic conditions, and have medical and dental homes. They also provide individualized support to a caseload of families whose children have chronic health and nutrition conditions and special needs.

Engage families as partners in their children's healthy development and school readiness.

Engage all families in assigned Centers in conversations/workshops to help them understand child and family health and wellness, the impact of health disparities, and quality preventive care.

Promote a Center environment supportive of preventive health and wellness.

Work with Health and Nutrition Coordinators regarding the completion of all required health and nutrition screenings, follow-up treatment, and ongoing support for children with chronic health conditions.

Work with Family Services team members to ensure that 100% of children maintain up-to-date physicals, dental, immunizations, and EPSDT requirements.

Support parents to obtain medical/dental appointments or follow-up diagnostic testing by appropriate health care professionals/specialists and secure necessary treatment.

Accompany parents and children to medical or dental appointments when necessary.

Provide targeted support to families of children with health conditions and special needs.

Provide individualized support to a caseload of families of children with poorly managed chronic health conditions and special needs, including appropriate goal setting and follow-up.

Support families in navigating medical, mental health, special education, and other service systems, advocating for high-quality care, and identifying more appropriate providers when needed.

AA or BA in Public Health, Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling or a related field preferred.

Physical exam, fingerprint screening, and background checks required.

Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.

This position earns up to 21.34 hourly.

Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we serve.

Career growth and professional development opportunities.