Health Resource Specialist

Role summary

Health Resource Specialist is a full-time role at Options For Learning in West Covina, California, United States (hybrid). Posted 2026-10-09. Salary: USD 23–31 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title

Health Resource Specialist

Company

Options For Learning

Location

West Covina, California, United States

Work arrangement

hybrid

Employment type

full-time

Category

Software Engineering

Salary

USD 23–31 per hour

Experience level

0-2

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-10-09

Job description

Description

Health Resource Specialist

West Covina, Calif. | Office/other

About our organization

At Options for Learning, we partner with children, families, educators, and communities to create strong foundations for lifelong success. Since 1981, we have provided quality early learning and school-age programs, family support services, and childcare resources designed to meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve.

Our work is rooted in relationships and guided by our values of integrity, compassion, respect, curiosity, and nurturing. These values shape how we support families, collaborate with one another, and respond to the changing needs of our communities every day.

Every interaction — whether with a family seeking guidance, a child entering a classroom, or a team member working behind the scenes — is an opportunity to create a positive and meaningful experience grounded in trust, empathy, and service.

Serving communities throughout the San Gabriel Valley, Whittier, Pomona Valley, and Northeast Los Angeles, our team is united by a shared commitment to continuous learning, strong partnerships, and helping children and families thrive.

At Options for Learning, employees are more than team members. They are trusted partners in work that makes a meaningful difference for children, families, and the communities we serve.

About this position

The health resource specialist will play a vital role in connecting enrolled families and children to health services within the program’s service areas.

This individual will collaborate closely with families, staff, and community partners to facilitate health-related resources, screenings, referrals, and support. In addition, this individual will be responsible for ongoing monitoring of health services to ensure the program stays in compliance with the current standards and procedures.

What you’ll be doing

Monitoring and supporting compliance with applicable Head Start, state licensing, and organization health requirements

Collaborating with the health coordinator to design and implement community health outreach programs, initiatives, and events to engage families and children

Building and maintaining strong relationships with families, acting as a point of contact for health-related inquiries, resources, and support

Conducting health screenings, assessments, and referrals for children and families, identifying potential health concerns, and connecting them to appropriate services;

Providing personalized health navigation services, guiding families through available health resources

Collaborating with local organizations and agencies to ensure families have access to a comprehensive range of support services

Assisting in the coordination of health education workshops and training for families and staff members

Supporting the health coordinator in tracking and maintaining health-related data and records for program evaluation and reporting purposes

Participating in Early learning and School-age program activities to support integrated health and family wellness services

Attending regular meetings with health leadership to provide updates on outreach efforts, challenges, and successes

Staying informed about relevant health policies, trends, and resources to provide accurate and up-to-date information to families and staff

Actively participating in committees, such as the Health and Mental Health Services Advisory Committee (HMHSAC), in addition to ongoing training

Effectively collaborating with other component areas to ensure comprehensive services are provided to children and families

Following organization and program procedures, policies, and standards

Accurately completing assigned paperwork and documentation in a timely manner

Demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and a positive attitude in all interactions with colleagues, families, and within component areas

Identifying and reporting any suspected incidents of child abuse (following the Mandated Reporter Guidelines)

Communicating with children, families, and other staff in a respectful and culturally sensitive manner

Maintaining the confidentiality of children and family records and files following HIPAA guidelines

Be willing to work evenings and weekends and to travel locally and out of the service area

Attending training as required

Performing other duties as assigned

What you bring to the table

Combination of 12 semester units in nursing, social work, public health (or related field as deemed by the organization) with a minimum grade of “C” (up to six units in child development can be substituted for social work or sociology)

Strong attention to detail and effective organization skills

Working knowledge of local community resources

Proficient word processing and computer literacy skills, including knowledge of Microsoft 365 programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

Must complete mandated reporter certification training, to be renewed every two years

Ability to communicate in written and oral English correctly and effectively

A California driver’s license, daily use of an automobile, and automobile liability insurance

Experience working with culturally diverse children and families (preferred)

Command of Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, or Vietnamese (preferred)

What we can offer you

Medical/dental/vision for part- and full-time employees (organization pays up to 95% of employee's premiums; prorated for part-time)

Organization-paid and matching retirement plan

Professional growth opportunities, including free child development courses and college reimbursement

Generous and flexible PTO

Dedicated, mission-driven colleagues, and much more

Job specifications

Reports to the health coordinator

Non-exempt, full-time, year-round position

Eight-hour workday, four-day workweek

Hybrid work schedule with approval by management

Organization-wide winter break

Limited evening