Health Assistant II Early Learning Service

Health Assistant II Early Learning Service (776)

Cleveland, OH, USA

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Provides support in addressing the health needs of children, and network with community providers to ensure the completion of medical and dental screenings. Participate in team meetings for children with health issues. Refer families to providers for treatment, provide technical assistance to center staff, and assist in health and safety education for staff and parents.

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent or associate degree and or certificate in Community Health, Health education Specialist or related health field required.
• One year of health-related experience preferred.
• Operating standard office equipment and adhering to safety practices.
• Good attendance record and reliable.
• Current driver’s license and an insured vehicle.
• No record of child abuse or moral turpitude as determined by background check based on fingerprints.

• Coordinate medical and dental screening systems including scheduling dates with providers, working with agency staff in compiling screening lists, collection of results and forwarding data to parent’s/service area staff for tracking.
• Assists and participates in the implementation of mandated screenings (e.g. hearing, vision, etc.)
• Communicates effectively and work collaboratively with Health Manager, staff, and parents regarding health care needs and concerns for the purpose of referring children in need of further medical/dental treatment.
• Performs record keeping and work duties under strict confidentiality (e.g. scheduling, copying, faxing, etc.).
• Provide technical assistance to parents/staff during team meetings for children with special needs that are health or nutrition related.
• Be available to agency staff regarding health, dental, and immunization issues.
• Assist the Health Manager in assessing and arranging training in areas of concern as well as training required by agency and licensing.
• Monitor children from identification of need and help their family to develop strategies to improve their health and wellbeing in conclusion of treatment and transition from program.
• Network with area providers to facilitate exchange of information on screening procedures, referrals for service, and availability for training/technical assistance.
• Assist the Health Manager with the development and execution of public health initiatives and special projects.
  
  Schedule and attend Home Visits with families as needed.
• Assist the Health Manager with the development and execution of parent and staff trainings.
• Attend training, workshops, and meetings related to program performances.
• Establish/maintain a system of collection and distribution of screening information with Family Service Workers, Managers, component staff and when needed, contracted providers.
• Ensure completion of child’s medical and dental screenings, including vision and hearing screenings, within 45 days of enrollment and ongoing as needed to maintain in compliance with Program Performance Standards.
• Attend and participate in any team meetings, staff meetings and/or workshops deemed necessary by job requirements and/or component Coordinators.
• Works with Health Manager to prepare and plan health education strategies, interventions, programs and provide trainings to agency staff /parents on health related issues.
• Meet with Family Advocates to identify and plan for parents with children with current health issues.
• Respond to requests from expectant mothers and coordinate delivery of cribs in partnership with Cribs for Kids program.

• Other duties as assigned.
• This position does not supervise any position.

The Centers provide health, family, and workforce services at 11 locations throughout Greater Cleveland, creating life-changing solutions for people to lead healthier and more successful lives. We strive to be a service-oriented workplace that pioneers and co-creates solutions while fostering belonging in a community where our team members thrive.

Providing quality benefits to our staff is important to us. Just as important is our staff’s well-being. That’s why we offer a number of choices to meet the different needs of our staff.

• Choice of medical and dental plans
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care
• Vision
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings (401k) with a company contribution
• Mental Health Support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Calm Subscription
• Short and Longterm Disability

The Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.