Child Care Nurse Health Cons

RIVER VALLEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC • , WV

4d • $29 - $32 • Remote

About The Position

River Valley Child Development Services is dedicated to providing quality services and support to children, families, and the early childhood community. The Child Care Nurse Health Consultant program aims to enhance health and safety standards within childcare settings. This role involves providing technical assistance and conducting professional development trainings on specialized health, safety, caring for children with special health needs, and nutrition topics. The position is based remotely with a home office, located within or close to the service region, and reports to the Project Manager.

Requirements

• Abide by all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to the program and relevant grants.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Utilize technology to enter, retrieve, and process information and communicate electronically.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Remain aware of emerging trends and best practices for health, safety, and nutrition as it relates to childcare settings.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Work collaboratively.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing.
• WV RN license, current and unrestricted.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Able to travel extensively; requires the need for flexible scheduling, including occasional evening, weekend, and/or overnight hours.
• Adhere to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics.
• Maintain STARS career pathway enrollment and STARS Specialty Professional Development Provider.
• Successfully clearing the background check process, which may include: criminal background check, education verification, references, drug testing, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry, Child Protective Services check, and federal grants debarred list.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of teaching and training experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct face-to-face and online professional development sessions on health and safety topics as they relate to state childcare licensing requirements and national health and safety standards based on the educational needs of childcare providers.
• Provide consultation to childcare providers and families on health, safety, caring for children with special health needs, and nutrition topics based on research and best practice.
• Develop and disseminate informational materials to childcare providers on a variety of health, safety, and nutrition related topics.
• Traverse various terrain to access visitation sites.
• Establish contacts, build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the comprehensive Child Care Nurse Health Consultant team.
• Maintain social media account for Child Care Nurse Health Consultants.
• Ensure all Child Care Nurse Health Consultant information is current and up-to-date on WVECTCR website.
• Compile and submit reports within established timelines.
• Respond to any inquiries within a timely manner.
• Participate in all required committees, conferences, meetings and training relevant to the program and/or agency.
• Participate in ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement activities.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree