Health Specialist, Head Start
About The Position
Norwescap Head Start is a fast-paced, high-demand nonprofit program serving at-risk children and families. The Health Specialist helps ensure centers function smoothly and provides health-related services to children and families. The position offers diverse experience, with cross-training available and expected for all positions. The role is part-time at 35 hours per week. The specialist completes health, dental, mental health, and nutrition screenings within required timelines; supports parents with children’s immunizations and medical and dental follow-up; maintains first aid and pediatric CPR certification; provides first aid when needed; and promotes health and safety through classroom and center health and hygiene practices. The successful candidate is compassionate, organized, flexible, communicative, and a team player.
Requirements
- High school diploma, working toward a health credential, or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
- Experience working with young children; experience in the health or nutrition field.
- Must be able to obtain the Head Start Health Credential.
- Able to lift 30 pounds.
- Personal characteristics: compassionate, organized, flexible, communicator, and team player.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree, LPN, or RN.
- Two years' experience working with children and families, and two years' experience with health and nutrition.
Responsibilities
- Complete health, dental, mental health, and nutrition screenings within required timelines.
- Maintain positive relationships with parents and support them as they complete required immunizations and other medical and dental follow-up procedures for their children.
- Maintain first aid and pediatric CPR certification and provide first aid when necessary.
- Promote health and safety practices by implementing and monitoring health and hygiene practices in classrooms and the center.
Benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 15 paid holidays, including a one-week paid holiday break
- Generous paid time off policy that increases over time
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance, including ongoing training opportunities and job-related certificates and credentials
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
- Free mental health services for staff
- Free, unlimited access to an employee health portal designed for staff wellness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
