Healthy Specialist

and the job listing Expires on August 29, 2026

To continue as an eminent healthcare provider on Long Island, dedicating ourselves to providing exceptional health care for all our patients and to transform both the lives of the individual, and the community, for the better, one person at a time.

To provide access to equitable, optimal healthcare by improving the overall wellness of all individuals in our communities and delivering high-quality comprehensive patient-centered care.

To provide whole person care that will ensure that all patients have access to primary, specialty and social health care to achieve and maintain optimal wellness at a transparent and affordable cost.

The Harmony Healthcare Long Island, formerly known as (Long Island Federally Qualified Health Center or LIFQHC) is a non-profit healthcare organization with 7 health centers, providing primary care and preventative medicine in the following locations in Nassau County:
Roosevelt, Elmont, Hempstead, Freeport, Oceanside, and New Cassel/Westbury. In addition, the Harmony Healthcare Long Island has 4 school-based health centers, WIC offices (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) in 3 locations, and a Health Home Care Coordination program. As federally qualified health centers, we serve the individuals in our communities, providing enhanced services, expanded hours and reduced prescription pricing, while raising the level of care.

We treat patients regardless of income, residency or immigration status.

The Harmony Healthcare Long Island offers a stable employment opportunity with a growing company, and

• competitive base compensation
• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• 401-K with company match
• paid holidays
• employee discounts
• much more

Healthy Steps Specialist

Director of Pediatric Quality

The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of this position.

We are looking for someone with experience as a Community Health Worker (CHW) or a candidate whose prior work experience satisfies the requirements of the role of CHW. This person will be a member of the Pediatric team and play a pivotal role in supporting the Healthy Steps Program as the designated Healthy Steps Specialist (HHS),.Healthy Steps is an evidence-based, interdisciplinary pediatric primary care program developed by ZERO TO THREE, designed to promote the health, development, and school readiness of babies and toddlers—especially in families living in low-income communities.

The CHW will work in tandem with the pediatric clinician to support families during and between well baby visits. This is a two-generation approach that supports both the child and caregiver, strengthening the caregiver-child relationship.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about community health, have strong communication skills, and possess the ability to work effectively with diverse populations. This role will require outreach, and collaboration with healthcare providers, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
Please note that bilingual proficiency in either Spanish and English or Haitian Creole and English is required for this position.

• Provide one-on-one support and education to participants enrolled in the Healthy Steps Program.
• Assess health needs, provide guidance on infant and child development, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Assist families in navigating the healthcare system, connecting them to resources like early intervention, related medical care, social services, and nutrition programs.
• Help families set and achieve health goals, empowering them to take charge of their well-being and that of their children.
• Work alongside the pediatric team and receive supervision and guidance from the clinician and the behavioral health supervisor, who specializes in caring for infants from 0-5 years of age.

• Possibly facilitate workshops, group…