Mhs I, Healthy Steps Specialist

POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible for delivering Healthy Steps services and coordinating the efforts of all the team to implement the Healthy Steps program and services. POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience : Bachelors in Health Science related field required with focus on Child Development specifically age 0-5.

Experience working with children and families required. Previous exposure or experience to Healthy Steps program preferred. Licensure / Certification: Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association Skills / Ability: Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred, satisfactory knowledge of Child Development 0-5 required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (THIS IS A NON-EXEMPT POSITION) Recruits and enroll families. Meets with families at every well child visit, either with the physician/pediatric nurse practitioner or separately. Conducts waiting room activities, as appropriate, during regularly scheduled office times. Conducts home visits at recommended intervals.

Assesses child’s developmental progress. Prevents/intervenes/manages child development and common behavior problems. Identifies quality resources and provide referrals and follow-up as appropriate to foster community connections and develop a working relationship with the contact person at referral agencies. Facilitates/leads parent groups and support groups.

Documents all home visits and well care baby visits accurately and keeps documentation current. Provides educational materials to family as scheduled and as needed. Inputs information in SAMIS system and Credible EHR for all services rendered as services are rendered. Administers and scores all screenings and maintains scores in SAMIS system and Credible EHR .

Ensure participant demographic and contact information is accurate. Follows –up with families regarding questions within at least 2 days and with referrals within at least 7 days with assistance of Developmental Specialist. Provides referrals to all families as scheduled and as needed based on screening scores and concerns of pediatrician.

Assist with follow-up of client compliance. Demonstrates flexibility and change oriented. Complies with CHI’s Policies and Procedures at all times. Adheres to Confidentiality Policies and Procedures / HIPAA Regulations. Completes mandatory in-service trainings. Communicates and solves problems through the proper chain of command.

Provides services in a sensitivity non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner to a diverse population. Attends required staff meetings. Maintains flexibility in regard to expected or unexpected changes in the work environment. Maintains compliance with regulatory entities and gran requirements. Completes B&E Forms within the same day of intervention if necessary.

Performs other duties as assigned.