Harmony Health Care Long Island·Freeport, New York
The Community Health Worker will serve as the HealthySteps Specialist, providing one-on-one support, education, and needs assessment to enrolled families to promote infant and child development and well-being. This role requires close collaboration with the pediatric team to connect families with necessary healthcare, social services, and resources while tracking progress and advocating for their needs.
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 along with health and dental insurance, paid time off, 401-K with company match, paid holidays, employee discounts and much more.
Job title: HealthySteps Specialist
Reports to: 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 HealthySteps Program as the designated HealthySteps Specialist (HHS),.HealthySteps 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 HealthySteps 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.
Build trust and establish strong relationships within the community, acting as a liaison between families and healthcare providers.
Possibly promote the HealthySteps Program to new families through community outreach efforts, including attending local events, conducting informational sessions, and utilizing social media.
Work with local organizations and healthcare providers to ensure that families receive comprehensive, coordinated care.
The Harmony Healthcare Long Island provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, sexual preference and orientation, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap/disability in each aspect of the human resources function. Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The Harmony Healthcare Long Island shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED, with an Associate's degree or CHW certification preferred, and must meet the requirements or hold certification as a Community Health Worker. Essential qualifications include bilingual proficiency in Spanish/English or Haitian Creole/English, strong communication skills, and experience working with diverse, low-income populations, preferably in maternal and child health.
Market context
In New York, Healthy Steps Specialist roles are often tied to community outreach, care coordination, and patient support, so demand tends to follow programs serving families and underserved communities. Competition is shaped by bilingual ability, Community Health Worker certification or eligibility, and experience working with diverse populations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your language skills, CHW status, and any relevant outreach or support experience before applying.