Healthy Specialist

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Healthy Steps Specialist

Location:

On-site (Pediatric Primary Care Practice)

Employment:
Grant-funded (5-year term), Full-time or Part-time

Reports To:

Practice Administrator / Medical Director (With training and guidance from the Healthy Steps National team)

Healthy Steps is a national, evidence-based program that supports children ages 0–3 and their caregivers within pediatric primary care.

• Child development
• Social-emotional health
• Strong caregiver-child relationships
• Early identification of concerns
• Connecting families to support services

The Healthy Steps Specialist is part of the pediatric care team. You will support families during well-child visits and follow-up interactions.

• Child development
• Social-emotional functioning
• Parenting support
• Early identification of concerns
• Connecting families to services

This role provides short-term, preventive, and consultative support. It does not include long-term therapy or ongoing psychotherapy.

• Promote the Healthy Steps program to families and providers
• Conduct well-child visits (in-person or virtual) focused on development and relational health
• Provide guidance on child behavior, development, and parenting concerns
• Build strong, trusting relationships with caregivers

• Conduct developmental, behavioral, and social-emotional screenings
• Share results with pediatric providers
• Identify early signs of delays, behavioral concerns, or family stress

• Coordinate care with the primary care team
• Participate in supervision and team meetings
• Document visits, screenings, and referrals in the EHR
• Accompany families to care appointments when appropriate

• Connect families to community resources (early intervention, behavioral health, social services)
• Support families in completing referrals
• Follow up to ensure services are accessed
• Use closed-loop referral practices when possible

• Facilitate parent support groups
• Manage community referrals and follow-ups
• Maintain a family support line and respond promptly

• Track caseload and service levels
• Participate in Healthy Steps training and coaching
• Follow Healthy Steps guidelines and evidence-based practices
• Document services to support program reporting and grant requirements

The Healthy Steps Specialist works in a relationship-centered, family-first way.

• Deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed care
• Use a strengths-based approach
• Respect diverse family backgrounds
• Reflect on your work and commit to ongoing growth

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling
• Licensed in New York State (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LPC, or equivalent)
• Experience working with children ages 0–3 and caregivers
• Strong communication and engagement skills
• Ability to work as part of a clinical team
• Comfort discussing sensitive topics with families
• Bilingual Proficiency in English and Spanish is required

• Experience using developmental screening tools
• Familiarity with pediatric primary care or integrated behavioral health
• Experience in grant-funded or evidence-based programs