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How much do health program assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for health program assistant in Texas is $42,596.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,900.00 and $44,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a health program assistant?

Health Program Assistants are professionals who support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs. They often handle administrative tasks, coordinate program activities, collect and manage data, and communicate with stakeholders. Their work helps ensure that health initiatives run smoothly and achieve their goals. Health Program Assistants may work in various settings, such as hospitals, government agencies, or nonprofit organizations, and play a key role in promoting community health.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a health program assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Health Program Assistant, you need a background in public health or health administration, strong organizational skills, and experience with data entry and reporting. Familiarity with health information systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and sometimes knowledge of grant management tools is typically required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask make someone stand out in this role. These skills are important for supporting effective program operations, ensuring accurate data management, and facilitating smooth collaboration within health teams.

What are some typical challenges faced by health program assistants in their daily work?

Health Program Assistants often juggle multiple tasks, such as coordinating program logistics, maintaining accurate records, and communicating with diverse stakeholders. Balancing administrative duties with direct support for health programs can be demanding, especially when managing tight deadlines or adapting to last-minute changes. Effective organization, clear communication, and flexibility are key to overcoming these challenges and ensuring programs run smoothly.

What is the difference between Health Program Assistant vs Health Coordinator?

AspectHealth Program AssistantHealth Coordinator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certifications in health or administrationBachelor's degree in public health, healthcare administration, or related field; relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, community health programs, clinicsHealthcare organizations, public health agencies, community programs
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist with program implementation, data entry, client supportOversee program planning, coordinate activities, manage staff
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, clinics, government health departmentsPublic health agencies, nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers

The main difference is that a Health Program Assistant provides support with administrative and operational tasks, while a Health Coordinator takes on more responsibility for planning and managing health programs. The roles often overlap in work environment and required credentials, but the Coordinator role involves higher-level oversight and coordination.

What cities in Texas are hiring for Health Program Assistant jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Health Program Assistant job openings:

Infographic showing various Health Program Assistant job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,596 per year, or $20.5 per hour.

Health/Mental Health Program Manager (Hiring Incentive)

Houston, TX • On-site

Urban Strategies LLC
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Health/Mental Health Program Manager
Category: Exempt
Program: Urban Strategies Early Head Start Houston
Work Schedule: Five days per week/40 hours per week/12 months per year.
Reports to: Director, Early Head Start Houston
Organization Overview
Urban Strategies tools, connects, and resources grassroots organizations to serve children and families in need. Our highly qualified team has a passionate commitment to bring about real change within our country’s most vulnerable communities. Our desire is to see individuals, families, and communities realize their fullest potential by achieving these goals:
  • Keeping children safe and secure
  • Building nurturing and stable families and fostering effective parenting
  • Improving school readiness
  • Developing social and emotional competence
  • Advancing research-based practices
By reaching these goals, Urban Strategies is meeting its mission to develop strong healthy families, advance the school readiness of children, build engaged communities, and make a difference in vulnerable communities.
POSTION OVERVIEW
Direct the provision of high-quality health services (medical and dental health, mental health,
Safety Practices), health promotion and health education to Early Head Start (EHS) infants, and toddlers. Collaborate with community partners, parents, and staff in the implementation of the Health Services Advisory committee. Assure compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards and other applicable regulations. Adhere to best health care principles and practices. Direct/provide training and technical assistance to staff, parents, and community. Establish/maintain comprehensive recordkeeping and reporting systems. Extensive interaction with children, staff, parents, and the larger community is also required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Engage in comprehensive, integrated planning with management team:
  1. to create health goals/outcomes that support school readiness.
  2. to create the Urban Strategies EHS Holistic Health Care System that encompasses physical health, oral health, nutrition, mental health services and safety practices.
  3. to ensure the implementation of the US EHS Health Care System throughout the program.
  • Develop policies and procedures for the US EHS Holistic Health Care System and oversee their implementation.
  • Assess community, program, child, and family health care needs and available resources; compile and analyze data; produce reports; assure the integration of children with disabilities, dual language learners, homeless children, and children in foster care.
  • Administer the health services budget and assure fiscal integrity.
  • Assist in the development, implementation, and documentation of a comprehensive EHS staff and parent training and technical assistance program in health, oral health, mental health, and safety practices.
  • Collaborate with Family/Community Engagement Manager to assure achievement of health care services goals and outcomes in all EHS families.
  • Collaborates with the EHS Director in the assessment, development, and implementation of a training and technical assistance program for addressing safety practices in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
  • Assume the lead role in the establishment of the Health Services Advisory Committee and maintain ongoing collaborative relationships with community organizations responsive to the concerns of infants and toddlers and their families.
  • Assist with the development of the Community Assessment.
  • Assist with the annual program self-assessment and federal onsite review process, focused on the holistic health care system; report on strengths, recommendations, required improvements; implement improvements and recommendations; incorporate into program planning process.
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Direct, monitor and report the timely delivery of medical, dental, physical, and mental health services to EHS children, ensuring compliance with regulatory timelines; analyze and report.
  • Ensure that each enrolled child has a medical and dental “home" and health insurance; encourage and support families in their efforts to assume responsibility for ongoing health care.
  • Ensure infants and toddlers are up-to-date on all scheduled Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) requirements, including immunizations, well-baby checks, vision and hearing screen, nutrition assessments, lead and hemoglobin tests and dental exams, and follow-up as needed.
  • Arrange for and track timely hearing and vision screenings and, for children who fail initial screenings or who are thought to have a disability, evaluations.
  • Participate in quarterly child review meetings; participate in planning and developing an Individualized Health Plan (IHP) for children with health disabilities.
  • Refer families to medical assistance and the child health insurance program (CHIP).
  • Help families identify and access community health care services and systems.
  • Refer parents to WIC and SNAP for nutrition services, track, and report.
  • Develop a plan for the provision of Mental Health Consultations in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
  • In collaboration with the Family/Community Engagement Manager and Nutrition Manager develop the Family Partnership Agreement relative to Health and Mental Health.
  • Completes other related activities and duties as assigned.
Physical Responsibilities:
Ability to see at normal distance, hear normal conversations and sounds and use hands and fingers to fill out required forms. Ability to lift infants and toddlers weighing up to forty (40) pounds, twenty (20) pounds overhead and forty (40) pounds from waist to shoulder; occasional lifting of fifty (50) pounds is required and must be able to push/pull up to fifty pounds horizontally. Ability to sit on the floor, bend at the waist, kneel and/or stoop 75% of the time.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as long as the staff disability does not create an undue risk of injury to any enrolled children in the classroom.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Nursing (RN, LVN, MPH), Public Health or related program or
  • Three or more years of experience working in health services at Head Start, early childhood services or community health services with demonstrated expertise in child and community health issues required.
  • Competency in using computer hardware and software to effectively maintain health services records, communication and professional health presentations required.
  • Must have Valid Driver’s License, Personal Vehicle and Liability Insurance required.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree (M.A.) in Health Education, Nursing (RN, LVN, MPH), Public Health or related
  • program.
  • RN, PHN or other related license or certificate in Health or a related field with emphasis on young children preferred.
  • Current training/certification requirements to teach Infant/Child CPR and First Aid.
  • Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards preferred.
  • Bi-lingual in English/Spanish preferred.
  • Advance knowledge of MS Office Suite.
Special Considerations:
Other employment requirements include the following:
  1. All EHS employees must pass a mandatory criminal background check upon hire and every five years thereafter.
  2. Initial health exam and state required communicable disease screening and testing.
Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background
checks mentioned above. Periodic physical examinations and TB clearances will be required if hired.
To Apply:
  • Please send resume and application to HR@urbanstrategies.us.

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