EHS HEALTH AND NUTRITION SPECIALIST

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Health/Nutrition Specialist is responsible for insuring compliance with all EHS Health and Nutrition Performance Standards.

RESPONSBILITIES

• Provides support to Home Visitors, Family Child Care (FCC) Specialists, and Family Child Care Providers regarding meeting the health and nutrition needs of children and families
• Tracks and monitors all health/nutrition data, ensuring 45/90 day program compliance
• Reviews all health and nutrition information and works collaboratively with the EHS nurse consultant to develop and monitor all Individual Health Plans
• Engages with parents in follow up of any missing health information and outreach to medical offices to obtain needed medical documents
• Provides consultation and support to parents regarding issues related to health and nutrition
• Reviews Family Partnership goals to ensure health/nutrition needs are appropriately addressed and coordinates with Family Partner to help families access health and nutrition services/resources as needed.
• Conducts bi-annual health and safety screening in FCC homes and socialization space and developing a plan for compliance
• Leads the development of pre/post-natal programing in collaboration with other members of the EHS Leadership Team
• Develops and implements an annual health/nutrition training calendar, supporting the health and wellbeing of the whole family, and as required by Office of Head Start Standards
• Coordinates bi-annual dental clinics and supports parents in follow up for dental referrals
• Oversees the implementation of the USDA FCC food program, including required training, menu planning and review, food reviews, food audits, data management, and billing
• Plans Socialization group meal and snack menus in collaboration with the Home Visiting Coordinator
• Organizes and hosts Health Advisory Committee
• Collaborates with other agencies providing health and nutrition services within the community
• Manages and maintains the program data collection site, My HeadStart, compiling and submitting the annual Program Information Report
• Other assigned tasks as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA in Health/Nutrition Education, or related health field, MA preferred.
• Knowledge or experience in Head Start or Early Head Start preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of excel, Microsoft Publisher, and on-line data collection programs
• Demonstrated commitment to the Stars mission of working with low-income families and at-risk children

Reports to: Early Childhood Program Director

*All non-Early Head Start employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status or be subject to COVID-19 testing at the employee’s own cost. All Federally funded employees, including, but not limited to Early Head Start, must be vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination status. South Shore Stars maintains the right to update this requirement at any time and require vaccination for all employees. Employees may request more information about this policy and potential accommodation.

* All South Shore Stars employees should be able to lift at least 40 lbs and work in a non-sedentary environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

South Shore Stars is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.

Mission

South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs that enhance the optimal growth of children from economically and culturally diverse families, using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers.

Four core goals form the foundation of our work:

• Enable parents to work
• Help each child reach their full development potential
• Facilitate positive youth development
• Improve academic achievement for students at-risk of academic failure

12/2022

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.46 - $27.46 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• BS/BA in Health/Nutrition Education, or related health field, MA preferred
• Knowledge or experience in Head Start or Early Head Start preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Publisher, and on-line data collection programs

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: One location

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