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Friends of Children and Families, Inc. is Hiring a Health and Safety Coordinator Near Ada, ID
PLEASE APPLY VIA OUR ONLINE APPLICATION AT: www.focaf.org:
Friends of Children and Families is a non-profit organization serving Ada and Elmore Counties specializing in services to pre-school children and their families. As a mission-based organization our employees positively impact children and families in our community by empowering them through early childhood education and family engagement. Benefits provided –
- Low cost medical and vision insurance
- Free dental, short term disability, employee assistant program, and life insurance
- Matching 4% for a 401K after one year of employment
- Paid sick, personal, and bereavement leave
- Generous paid time off
- As a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, Friends of Children and Families is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) program.
- Provides education and training in the areas of health, nutrition, prenatal care, and safety to program participants, Early Head Start and Head Start staff.
- Consults experts in the community for training as needed, stays current on health and safety trends.
- Ensures all children 0-3 are up to date according to the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT).
- Monitors children’s progress utilizing ChildPlus for quality and accurate completion of; vision, hearing, medical, and dental.
- Assists Early Parent Childhood Educators (ECPE) with 45-day requirements and any follow ups.
- Monitors ChildPlus reports to ensure that all health screenings are completed within 45 and 90 days of child entering in the program.
- Evaluates Health Services data and prepares reports for Health & Safety Manager (HSM), Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), and Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC)
- Evaluates Nutrition Services data and prepares reports HSM, MDT, and HSAC.
- Evaluates child injury forms data and prepares reports to HSM, MDT, and HSAC as needed.
- Conducts prenatal home visits and 2-week postpartum health checks to all families with newborn infants who are enrolled in the program.
- Collaborates effectively with the other managers and center supervisors to ensure integrated program operations; implement program goals and work with the team to jointly address and resolve problems.
- Coordinates with Registered Dietician for home based nutrition referrals and collaborates for Play and Learn (PAL) menus.
- Supervises and assists the Early Head Start Support Specialist (EHSSS).
- Remains current on policies, procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, and EPSDT.
- Keeps immediate supervisor, and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress.
- Directly supervises the EHS Support Specialist I.
- Prioritizes and adjusts to the changing demands of the position.
- Handles and adapts to stressful situations.
- Provides CPR and First Aid Training to staff.
- Follows the FOCAF procedures and guidelines for issuing the EHS Credit Card to staff for purchases.
- Ensures there is an effective, comprehensive system for preventing illness or injury by collecting data, tracking, and reporting on child injuries.
- Monitors SDS (Safety Data Sheets) for centers.
- Monitors Child Injury Reports.
- Promotes positive, culturally relevant health education to children, parents, and staff.
- Demonstrates commitment for professional development and continuous growth by actively seeking out and participating in training opportunities.
- Engages with supervisor and co-workers on constructive and timely feedback, accepting feedback as a growth opportunity, and is open to continuous improvement for oneself and the organization
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health Education, Nursing, Maternal and Child Health, Health Administration or in a related field.
- At least one year of related experience, with emphasis on training and knowledge of community health/nutrition resources.
- Must pass a physical screening and TB test.
- Must pass a criminal background check that meets required state, federal, and FOCAF Head Start standards.
- Must pass a drug test and submit to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
- Must maintain current CPR/First Aid Instructor Certification.
Job Summary
Full Time
Preschool & Daycare
$64k-85k (estimate)
06/09/2024
08/08/2024
focaf.org
GARDEN CITY, ID
50 - 100
Private
$10M - $50M
Preschool & Daycare
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