North Country HealthCare is transforming healthcare for rural Arizona as a Primary Care, Federally Qualified Teaching Health Center. We provide Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Dental, Physical Therapy, and Behavioral Health services to the under-served population throughout northern Arizona. We believe in practicing integrative care in an inclusive culture. We treat some of the most vulnerable rural populations in the United States while supporting North Country's mission. We are proud of our Family Medicine Physician Residency, our medical education programs, and our passionate team.

Description
The Outreach Program Specialist/Health Educator works closely with the pediatric provider team, serving as the link between the medical provider and families with children 0-5 years old. They will support the primary medical provider by bringing specialized knowledge to non-medical problems in the area of child development and behavior and will help support mothers and fathers in their role as nurturers of the emotional, behavioral, intellectual and physical growth of their children by providing education, support and linkage to community resources and conduct bedside visits with families at the Women and Infant Center at Flagstaff Medical Center to distribute program information and recruit families to participate in HealthySteps at one of our pediatric sites.

Duties

• Develop and sustain relationships with organizations, health centers and community centers, maintaining a consistent presence in the community and collaborating to identify potentially useful resources for families with children 0-5 years old.
• Perform Ages and Stages developmental assessments with families at well child visits.
• Coordinate HealthySteps service delivery.
• Monitor Quality Assurance and Performance Measures.
• Manage the data entry duties and monitor documentation of service delivery, program processes and other documentation related duties.
• Make referrals to other community services and follow-up with families.
• Work with families on goals and outcomes through contact during well child visits.
• Provide useful resources and educational materials for families.
• Perform home visits when needed or upon request.
• Answer child development hotline calls to provide information about child development and behavior, promote caregiver confidence, decrease parent stress, and links to community resources.
• Educate community leaders and partner organizations about the HealthySteps program and the work of First Things First.
• Develop a relationship with the staff at the Women and Infant Center at Flagstaff Medical Center and conduct bedside visits to distribute program information, assess newborn development, and refer families to HealthySteps pediatric locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's required/Master's preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Preferred three year's experience in early child development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Cultural competence with Native American and Hispanic cultures
• Travel required

Compensation
Starting at $22.84/hr+ DOE

Benefits
North Country HealthCare is proud to offer a full range of benefits to our full and part time employees beginning day one, including:

• Medical insurance for as little as $5 per paycheck.
• Dental and Vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Stay supplemental coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance, disability, and Employee Assistance Program.
• 401k with a 4% employer match.
• Up to $5,250 towards student loan repayment or educational tuition reimbursement annually, professional development support, and internal career growth opportunities
• Additionally, employees earn up to seven weeks of paid time off annually, with accrual beginning on day one.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you're excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.

North Country HealthCare is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.

North Country HealthCare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at humanresources@nchcaz.org. Please do not send resumes to this email address.