What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Health Consultant position at University of Idaho?
Child Care Health Consultant
Posting Number: SP005449P
Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Department: Center on Disabilities & Human Development
Location: Off Campus Location - Pocatello
Posting Context Statement:
The Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD) is an independent unit within the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. The CDHD is supported through a federal infrastructure grant with numerous projects funded through sponsored accounts. The CDHD improves the lives of people with disabilities and their families by educating an interdisciplinary workforce, providing training and technical assistance within communities, conducting research, providing direct services, and disseminating evidence-based information.
Position Overview:
IdahoSTARS is a statewide program funded by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare-Block Grant. It is designed to assist parents by offering child care referrals and information about quality child care settings, as well as to assist child care providers with professional development opportunities and resources. The IdahoSTARS Child Care Health Consultant position promotes healthy and safe child care by assisting with program policy development and implementation of quality health, safety, and nutrition practices in early care and education settings. This position provides coaching, training, and resources to child care directors and providers, families, and regional and statewide partners.
Required Experience:
- Working on an interdisciplinary team
- Developing and implementing health and safety policies
- Conducting adult workshops and/or providing training (small and large groups)
- Working in child and community health
Required Education:
- Bachelor's Degree
Required Other:
- Ability to travel
- Ability to work non-standard hours as needed
Additional Preferred:
Education and training:
- Licensed health professional
- Degree or experience with the health care field such as nutrition, dietetics, oral health, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, pediatric nursing, community health nursing, health educators, pediatric play therapy, child life specialist, environmental health
- Bachelor's Degree and two years' experience in a health related setting such as an emergency responder, early childhood mental health endorsee, or any other health related certification with two years' experience
Knowledge of:
- Early childcare and education
- Health and safety standards in childcare
- Injury prevention for children
- Oral health of children
- Children with special health care needs in childcare settings
- Safe medication administration
- Safe sleep practices and policies
- Immunization schedules for children
- Developmental screening tools and procedures for use
Ability to:
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Interact and communicate with others effectively
- Use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in composing written statements
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Portray a professional demeanor
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- None
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $25.00 per hour depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:
1.0
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 09/13/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please address all the position requirements in your letter of qualification. Applications received by October 12, 2026 will receive first consideration.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52738
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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