Health Specialist, Early Head Start Flemington
About The Position
Be a part of something BIG. Committed to giving every vulnerable child an opportunity to succeed, we deliver high quality services that empower families, make children healthier, and communities stronger. Find your purpose: We're dedicated to growing employees who want a career in helping at-risk children and families succeed. Employees get ongoing training opportunities to include job-related certificates, credentials, and tuition reimbursement. Keep the balance: We value employee wellness by offering 15 paid holidays off including a one-week paid holiday break, and a generous time off policy that increases over time. We invest in free mental health services for staff, along with free, unlimited access to an employee health portal designed just for staff wellness. Expected hours: 27.5 hours per week, full year position. Job Overview: We are a fast-paced and high-demand non-profit program that depends on everybody in every position to help our centers function with ease. You will gain diverse experience working with an at-risk population. Cross-training is available and expected for all positions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, working towards a health credential, or CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), to be completed within two years of hire (required)
- Experience working with young children (required)
- Experience in the health and nutrition field
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree, LPN, RPN (preferred)
- 2+ years experience with children and families(preferred)
- 2+ years experience with health and nutrition (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Complete health, dental, mental health, and nutrition screenings within the required timeline.
- Maintain positive relationships with parents and support parents as they complete the 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 within the program by implementing and monitoring health and hygiene practices in classrooms and the center.
Benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Ongoing training opportunities to include job-related certificates, credentials, and tuition reimbursement
- 15 paid holidays off including a one-week paid holiday break
- Generous time off policy that increases over time
- Free mental health services for staff
- Free, unlimited access to an employee health portal designed just 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
