Health Specialist, Head Start
About The Position
The Health Specialist supports Norwescap Head Start, a nonprofit program serving at-risk children and families. The program is fast-paced and high-demand, and staff in every position help ensure its centers function effectively. The role offers diverse experience, with cross-training available and expected for all positions. The position is part-time at 35 hours per week. The minimum education level is a high school diploma, working toward a health credential, or CNA certification. Preferred education includes an associate degree, LPN, or RN. Experience working with young children and in health or nutrition is sought; preferred experience is two years working with children and families and two years in health and nutrition. The candidate should be compassionate, organized, flexible, communicative, and a team player. The employee must be able to obtain the Head Start Health Credential; Norwescap Head Start will support professional-development costs when funds are available. The role requires the ability to lift 30 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma, working toward a health credential, or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) qualification.
- Experience working with young children and experience in the health or nutrition field.
- Must be able to obtain the Head Start Health Credential.
- Able to lift 30 pounds.
- Compassionate, organized, flexible, communicative, and a team player.
- Maintain first aid and pediatric CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree, LPN, or RN.
- Two years of experience working with children and families.
- Two years of experience in health and nutrition.
Responsibilities
- Complete health, dental, mental health, and nutrition screenings within the required timeline.
- Maintain positive relationships with parents and support them in completing 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
- Ongoing training opportunities, including job-related certificates and credentials.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- 15 paid holidays, including a one-week paid holiday break.
- Generous paid time off policy that increases over time.
- Free mental health services for staff.
- Free, unlimited access to an employee health portal designed for staff wellness.
- Employee assistance program.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Life insurance.
- Professional development assistance.
- Retirement plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
