Health Specialist

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.

The Health Specialist provides administrative support in the Health area to staff in 0-5 Early Childhood programs. Monitors documentation of children’s health data and enters information in the data management system. Schedules health services for the children at the centers. The Health Specialist reports to the Director - Health, Wellness and Diverse Learners.

Candidate qualifications: 

• Associate’s degree Health Services, Social Services or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.


• Demonstrated experience with database management required; experience maintaining health data a plus


• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and daily access to reliable transportation required.


• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish preferred.

Job responsibilities: 

• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and daily access to reliable transportation required.


• Schedules hearing, vision, and oral health screenings for children throughout the year.


• Creates the schedule of annual health screenings and updates screening dates as needed.


• Enters health data in the data management system for clients served, including physical exams, well baby check reports, hearing and vision screenings, immunizations, and oral health exams.


• Completes monthly reports of services provided and scheduled for the sites.


• Reports to the Family Support Services Supervisor regarding missing health documentation on a monthly basis or as needed.


• Works in collaboration with the nurse and nutrition consultants to schedule regular monitoring of children’s files

Job details: 

• Compensation: Hourly: Range is between $20.00 - $22.00/hour, offers are commensurate with experience. Bilingual candidates may receive additional financial compensation. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.


• Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here).


• Location: This is an office-based position located at Child and Family Center in Carpentersville


• Schedule: Full-time, hourly


• We don’t just hire talent—we grow it: Emerging Leaders will have access to leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentorship.


• Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)