Bilingual Care Coordinator

## **Benefits** - Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays - Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match - Short-Term & Long-Term Disability - $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits - $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies - Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance - Subsidized Gym Membership - And much more! **Apply today in less than 3 minutes using your phone, tablet, or computer!** ### **Location:**KIPP Southwest - 10711 KIPP Way Houston, TX 77099 **Bilingual Care Coordinator - Job Overview** ## **Schedule: Monday-Thursday (7AM-4:15PM) | Friday (7AM-3PM)** Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of students and their families? At Legacy Community Health, we're inviting you to join our warm and welcoming team as a Bilingual School-Based Health Care Coordinator. Here, you'll be at the heart of connecting students and their families to essential health and social resources, fostering a nurturing environment for both academic and wellness success. - **Role Highlights:** You'll be the bridge between students, families, and the health resources they need. - **Work Environment:** Engage daily with a vibrant, interdisciplinary team committed to making a difference. - **Impact:** Enhance communication across the school community and support improved health outcomes. - **Growth Opportunities:** Benefit from mentorship and personal development opportunities. - **Mission-Driven:** Be a crucial part of a mission to foster educational success through wellness. ## **Key Responsibilities** - Engage with students, parents, and guardians through various communication channels to connect them to resources. - Collaborate with the SBHC team to implement comprehensive care plans. - Coordinate care management through scheduling, referrals, and follow-ups. - Track and report the progress of assessments and tests to the clinical team. - Navigate health, educational, and community systems with students and families. - Utilize health information technology for proactive care coordination. - Assist in data collection and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. - Respect and incorporate cultural and language assets into care plans. - Participate in outreach at school events and maintain trusting relationships. - Communicate effectively and ensure transparent data sharing. - Inform about health and social services and assist with paperwork. - Maintain documentation and resource inventory. - Perform other duties as assigned. ## **Minimum Qualifications** - High School Diploma or equivalent is required. - After hire, must complete School-Based Health Alliance, Legacy Community Health, and school standardized training. - Two years of previous work experience in health care, schools, and community systems or programs is required. - Associate's or bachelor's level degree is preferred. - Previous experience in care navigation, and/or direct patient care is preferred. - Must have reliable transportation. - Strong organizational skills. - Knowledge of the communities being served, community resources, and external health and social systems. - Strong communication skills. - Ability to confidently communicate using plain, clear language, and active listening. - Ability to communicate with empathy and cultural humility. - Experience working with diverse populations including students, families, community organizations, and other populations. - Ability to work and collaborate as a team member, solve problems, and manage conflict. - Ability to effectively manage time and balance competing priorities. - Ability to document work in electronic health platforms. - Written and oral fluency in English. - Bilingual Preferred: - Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English and Spanish languages are strongly preferred. ## **About Legacy Community Health** As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health h…