EHS Health and Safety Coordinator/Kitchen Supervisor
About The Position
This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Child Health and Safety Specialist Service Areas of the Early Head Start Program, as well as the day-to-day operations of the Early Head Start kitchens in both counties and supervision of all related staff. The position will assist the Vice President of Early Childhood Education, as well as the Family Services and Child Development/Disabilities Coordinators with developing new and continuing collaborative community partnerships. The supervisor is also responsible for working with very young children, their families, volunteers, and community partners to provide developmentally appropriate activities in a center-based program. This position serves as a member of the EHS management team and is responsible for ensuring program functioning is maintained according to established standards and requirements.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must possess a Bachelor's degree in health services or other related degree.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must possess adequate automobile insurance.
- Must meet agency insurability requirements.
- Must be willing to pursue additional education, as required by State and Federal standards and regulations.
- Thorough understanding of childcare program management.
- Thorough understanding of food services management.
- Effective communication with and safety practices for infants and toddlers.
- Ability to learn basic principles of teaching (instruction provided).
- Good basic mathematical computation skills.
- Good English Language writing skills.
- Ability to gain new skills in teaching adults and children developmentally appropriate skills.
- Ability to gain broader knowledge of related issues by attending seminars, workshops, and personal study.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, stand, or sit for periods of time.
- Must be able to lift children.
- Must possess the sensory capabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to: gloves, masks, gowns, face shields, shoes, ear plugs, etc.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or equivalent with experience in child development.
- Experience in child mental health & development.
- Experience with children with disabilities.
- Experience in adult education.
- Experience in community service.
Responsibilities
- Oversight of all aspects of the Child Health and Safety Specialist Service Areas of the Early Head Start Program.
- Day-to-day operations of the Early Head Start kitchens in both counties.
- Supervision of all kitchen-related staff.
- Assisting the Vice President of Early Childhood Education, Family Services, and Child Development/Disabilities Coordinators with developing and continuing collaborative community partnerships.
- Working with very young children, their families, volunteers, and community partners to provide developmentally appropriate activities in a center-based program.
- Ensuring program functioning is maintained according to standards and requirements as established.
- Following all required safe and universal precaution practices during a pandemic and as required otherwise.
- Acquiring competence in first aid, health & safety measures through post-hire training if not already possessed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
