Health Support Specialist - Early Head Start
Riverside Community Care•Somerville, MA
•$21 - $24•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
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- bilingual language skills
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
