Bilingual Care Coordinator

Bilingual Care Coordinator

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.

Location: KIPP Southwest - 10711 KIPP Way Houston, TX 77099

Schedule: Monday-Thursday (7AM-4:15PM) | Friday (7AM-3PM)

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 has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years. With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to healthevery day, in every way. At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a jobthey want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.

At Legacy Community Health, our missionDriving healthy change in our communitiesguides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:

Approachable & Collaborative

We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.

Driven & Committed

We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy changewithin ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.

Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators

We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.