Children's Services Coordinator - Health & Nutrition

Presbyterian Medical Services•Rio Rancho, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position facilitates health (medical and dental), nutrition and child safety services for children and families in the Early Childhood and Health content areas of the Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards. Does not involve provision of direct services in the health or nutrition areas. When the Coordinator is not a registered Dietician or Nutritionist, they must be supported by a consultant who has these qualifications.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in a health or nutrition field or a closely related field required. A degree is considered related only when it includes six or more courses in the health or nutrition field.
One year experience working with young children and families.
Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire.
Successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment: Health exam (and annually thereafter in accordance with PMS Policies).
TB Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies).
Criminal Background Checks.

Nice To Haves

Registered dietician or nutritionist preferred.
Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Bilingual Spanish or Navajo preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate health (medical and dental), nutrition and child safety services for children and families in the Early Childhood and Health content areas of the Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards.