What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Health Care Consultant position at PRO ACTION OF STEUBEN AND YATES, INC.?
Child Care Health Care Consultant: Pro Action Child Care Council and Head Start department is seeking a part-time Child Care Health Care Consultant for Steuben and Schuyler Counties, to work up to 12 hours per week, mostly daytime hours, and to include some flexible evening and Saturday hours.
The Child Care Health Care Consultant will support and provide professional development opportunities to childcare programs that will increase their ability to provide high quality care and will act as a health care resource to those programs. The Consultant will:
- Arrange for the provision of health services and health and wellness related education
- Ensure technical assistance and consultation is offered on issues related to regulations, special health care needs, medication administration, documents supporting enrollment of well children
- Provide other health care related support
- Conduct follow up as necessary
- Prepare detailed reports meeting quality standards
- Adhere to all contractual and regulatory requirements
This position requires a R.N., P.A., N.P., or M.D. Knowledge of early childhood medical and health needs is required.
Knowledge of New York State Day Care Regulations established by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services is helpful.
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
Must have a comprehensive knowledge of community resources, strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, families, and community partners.
Comprehensive background checks through the Office of Children and Family Services will be required.
The ideal candidate must have a driver’s license, meeting agency standards and consistent, reliable transportation that will allow regular travel in and around the service area. Agency Driver Record History standards information can be obtained by calling Human Resources at 607-776-2125.
Please apply by submitting a letter of interest, resume and completed employment application to: Human Resources, pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc., 117 E. Steuben St., Bath, NY 14810 or email to: Jobs@proactioninc.org
It is the policy of Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, intern, volunteer, etc., based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, creed, religion (including wearing attire, clothing or facial hair in accordance with the tenets of religion), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and transgender status), gender identity or expression, reproductive health decisions, familial status, national origin, physical or mental disability (including gender dysphoria and being a certified medical marijuana patient), genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), age (18 and over), veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, certain arrest or conviction records, domestic violence victim status, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
