Lead HealthySteps Specialist

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Pediatrics has an exciting opportunity for a full time Lead HealthySteps Specialist to work in Miami, FL.

The Lead HealthySteps Specialist provides support and assistance to specific programs or research studies.

Core Responsibilities:

• Coordinates internal and external resources for a flawless execution of programs.
• Ensures resource availability and appropriate allocation.
• Ensures that all program objectives and deadlines are met within scope and budget.
• Assists department leadership in defining program scope and objectives.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility.
• Develops a plan to monitor and track program progress.
• Measures program performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Manages changes to the program scope, schedule, and costs, using appropriate verification processes.
• Reports concerns, program status, and progress to appropriate managing staff.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

Department Specific Functions:

• Create annual reports for the national organization that oversees the HS program
• Participate in monthly leadership meetings with program director and other lead specialists to address challenges, brainstorm solutions, review progress towards outcome goals, etc.
• Communicate with medical personnel in their clinic
• Train new HealthySteps staff and psychology students completing rotations in the ACC clinic
• Work in a pediatric clinic along with pediatricians and other medical staff
• Provide developmental guidance and parenting coaching to parents of young children, ages 0-3.
• Complete screening measures on regular intervals to assess for developmental delays, parenting stress, safety in the home, and maternal mental health
• Conduct follow up virtual calls with families