What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health and Nutrition Specialist position at NORWESCAP Head Start/Early Head Start?
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.
NAME OF POSITION: NEWTON HEALTH AND NUTRITION SPECIALIST
30 HOURS PER WEEK, FULL YEAR
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.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist in completion of health, dental, mental health and nutrition screenings within required timeline.
- Ensure parents have the necessary support to complete required immunizations and other medical and dental follow-ups with documentation of progress.
- Maintain first aid and pediatric CPR certification and provide first aid when necessary.
- Promote health and safety practices within the program by observing health and hygiene practices in classrooms and recommending corrective action, when needed.
Minimum Education Level
High School Diploma
Preferred Education Level
Associate’s or higher in nursing or related field
Experience
1 year health/nutrition experience
Preferred Experience
2 years health and nutrition experience/ NHSA Health Service Certification (we will pay for)
Personal characteristics: Empathetic, Passionate
Physical abilities: Lift 30 pounds
Norwescap provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.17 - $20.58 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21
