Health Education & Community Engagement Liaison (part-time)

Children’s Health Fund (CHF) is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value unique experiences and perspectives and believe our differences enrich the organization and enable us to confidently fulfill our mission. We strive to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We encourage qualified candidates to apply regardless of identity characteristics.

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POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Health Education & Community Engagement Liaison plays a crucial role in addressing health barriers to learning (HBLs). As a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or equivalent, they provide a clinical perspective for the Healthy and Ready to Learn (HRL) program. HRL is a CHF initiative that bridges the education and health system by addressing asthma, vision problems, trauma, and other HBLs known to increase school absences and decrease students’ ability to concentrate, leading to a decreased likelihood of school success.

The Health Education & Community Engagement Liaison will develop health content, provide guidance to school staff, and engage families in health education for students in elementary schools and early childhood centers. This role requires a strong background in school-based health and works closely with school nurses, administrators, teachers, and families to improve student health outcomes. The focus will be on health promotion, care coordination, and health education for young students, rather than direct clinical care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Content Development, Health Education, & Community Engagement:

• Work closely with school health staff to ensure students’ health needs are addressed.
• Assist with health screenings (vision, dental, asthma, etc.) and follow-up care.
• Identify and address health barriers to learning that impact school attendance and performance. Support parents and caregivers in understanding and managing these chronic health conditions.
• Develop health education materials, toolkits, training content and other resources for families and school staff.
• Stay updated on best practices in school health, public health, and pediatric care to ensure content is relevant and impactful.
• Design and lead parent workshops on key health topics, helping families understand how to support their children’s health needs.
• Develop culturally responsive strategies to engage diverse families and caregivers in health-related discussions.
• Collaborate with school and community partners to connect families to local health resources.

Advocacy & Evaluation:

• Serve as a liaison between schools, families, and healthcare providers to ensure a coordinated approach to student health.
• Advocate for school policies that promote student health and well-being.
• Provide guidance to schools on best practices for managing student health concerns within the educational setting.
• Document student health trends, referral outcomes, and program impact to inform future health initiatives.
• Contribute to grant reporting and program evaluation by tracking key health indicators and student success measures.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations, confidentiality policies (HIPAA, FERPA), and best practices in school health.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or equivalent.
• Strong experience in school-based health settings (school nursing, school health coordination, or community-based pediatric programs).
• Experience in care coordination, health education, and student health advocacy is strongly preferred.
• Expertise in developing health education materials for parents, caregivers, and school staff.
• Knowledge of health barriers to learning and social determinants of health.
• Experience in care coordination, case management, or health promotion is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse families, school personnel, and health providers.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to track student health needs, referrals, and program impact.
• Comfortable facilitating parent workshops and staff training sessions.
• Passion for the well-being of children and an understanding of the challenges faced by schools where HRL provides services, including socioeconomic disparities, language barriers, and limited access to healthcare resources.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is required.
• Flexibility, empathy, and creativity.
• Having a sense of humor is helpful.