Health Support Specialist - Early Head Start

Riverside Community Care • Somerville, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

In this vital role, the Health Support Specialist is responsible for supporting the program in meeting or exceeding all relevant Head Start Performance Standards and assisting program staff in delivering high-quality services and programming within the program and community settings.

Requirements

• Knowledge of database software; Internet software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software and Order Processing Systems
• Current Massachusetts driver’s license and access to a reliable transportation
• Must receive background check clearance for Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI), Sex Offender Register Check (SORI), Finger Printing and Department of Children and Families
• Must have a minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have experience with a variety of cultures and languages and with low-income populations
• Must be certified in Pediatric CPR/First Aid

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Nepali, or community supported language preferred
• One to two year’s related experience with families with very young children preferred

Responsibilities

• manage transportation and maintenance of the REHS van
• maintain facility certifications
• manage safety drills and necessary equipment
• support socialization groups
• assist during parent meetings, Policy Council and off-site events
• shop for and prepare program’s CACFP nutritional offering as necessary
• perform mandatory program reporting
• assist in the development and completion of program specific projects

Benefits

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Twelve paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED