Head Start Health Specialist
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Job Title: Head Start Health Specialist

Are you passionate about promoting health and wellness in early childhood education? As a national leader in comprehensive educational support services, we're seeking a highly skilled Head Start Health Specialist to join our dedicated team. With your expertise, you'll play a pivotal role in fostering the health development of children under our care, consistent with the Head Start Performance Standards.

Your mission includes cultivating an environment conducive to health and nutrition learning, ensuring children's access to health services, and advocating for children and their families as they navigate the breadth of health, nutrition, and safety standards.

Roles and Responsibilities:

As the Head Start Health Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

- Implementing and managing a comprehensive health programming plan compliant with national Head Start Performance Standards.
- Acting as the primary health, nutrition, and safety resource for parents, children, and staff.
- Establishing robust partnerships with local health agencies and managing referrals for health and nutrition services.
- Assessing health records and ensuring the provision of necessary immunizations and screenings.
- Developing and conducting training sessions on relevant health topics for families and staff.
- Overcoming barriers in accessing health services.

Desired Skills and Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field (Public Health, Nursing etc).
- At least 3 years’ experience within a Head Start program or other early childhood settings.
- Strong knowledge of the principles of child health, safety, and nutrition.
- Solid track record in managing health initiatives and improving health outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work with diverse populations.
- Bilingual skills are advantageous, but not essential.

If you are looking to leverage your health expertise within the child education sector to make a lasting difference, we encourage you to apply. In our organization, your contributions matter. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to grow professionally and personally in a supportive, team-orientated environment.

Don’t miss the opportunity to help children and their families reach their fullest potential. Apply today.