Description

Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. dba Upbring

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.


Health Coordinator

US-TX-Corpus Christi

Job ID: 2025-6631
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Head Start
Upbring

Overview

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve.  Every day, we strive to embody our core values: 

We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion.

We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.

We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time. Your Mission in ActionThe Health Services Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring health services and all related data within Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The Health Coordinator will ensure each child receives preventive health care, including dental exams, physical examinations, screenings, and immunizations. The Health Services Coordinator is responsible for working with the center staff to ensure all children in their assigned centers are up to date on EPSDT requirements, receive health follow-up on acute and chronic conditions, and have medical and dental homes.  

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring compliance with Early Head Start and Head Start health and safety requirements 
• Support the development and maintenance of a referral system to external agencies and services, including collaboration on memorandums of understanding with local health and community organizations 
• Aid in the accurate entry and updating of health data within the Child Plus system 
• Help regularly review and monitor health-related reports to maintain data integrity and compliance 
• Promote and support the health and safety of each child in care, contributing to the overall well-being of children 
• Collaborate with family services, education, and teaching staff to ensure that all 45- and 90-day health requirements are met for all children 
• Assist in scheduling and supporting the Health Services Advisory Committee for Head Start 
• Participates as a liaison for the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) with local school districts 
• Comply with the company code of conduct and other applicable regulations and requirements, including Licensing Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), Upbring policies, and procedures, Childcare Minimum Standards, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements 

Qualifications



Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field 
• At least two (2) years of professional experience in health, education, special education, or other Early Childhood Education setting 
• Familiarity with child health, nutrition, vaccination requirements, and safety protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in  Nursing, Public Health Services, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field 
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in health, education, special education, or other Early Childhood Education setting 
• Strong Knowledge of Early Head Start and Head Start regulations 
• Bilingual Spanish and English  

Travel

• This position may be required to travel up to 75%

Perks at Upbring 

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more 
• 403(b) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Discounted Gym Memberships 

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time 
• Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children 
• Position requires frequent standing, walking and time being mobile to coordinate events 
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 25 lbs.  

The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus. Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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