Location: Oneonta,NY, USA
Head Start Health SpecialistOneonta, New YorkAbout Us:Opportunities for Otsego is one of 1,000+ Community Action Agencies across the nation that are actively fighting the War on Poverty based on President Lyndon B Johnson's ideal. Since 1966, Opportunities for Otsego has focused its attention on specific problems affecting the greater Otsego County community, mobilized resources, and developed solutions to unlock opportunities for low-income individuals and disenfranchised families.Head Start programs promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of three and four year old children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. Early Head Start programs promote healthy pregnancy, enhance the development of very young children, assist with coordinating children's medical and dental visits, and guide parents through the choices that lead to a healthy family.OFO's Head Start program is seeking a highly qualified health professional to oversee Head Start and Early Head Start health program components.Salary Range: $64,500 - $74,000 annuallyPay Range Guide:Standard Start Rate - education and experience meet job requirementsAdvanced Start Rate - education and experience exceed job requirements (subject to approval)Benefits available to our Head Start Health Specialist:Health, dental, vision, and other optional benefitsGenerous holiday schedulePaid vacation and sick timeEmployer Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions on eligible plans403(b) Retirement PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramLocal, state, and national training and certification opportunitiesEligibility for our Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program (more information available via our website)Most Important Responsibilities of our Head Start Health Specialists:Develop, update, and implement service area plans, policies and proceduresEnsure that the Health and Mental Health programs are in compliance with Head Start and Early Head Start performance standards, licensing requirements, and contractsTrain and advise managers and employees on health care requirementsSupervise Mental Health Coordinator and Health ConsultantRequirements of our Head Start Health Specialists:Bachelor's degree in health, nutrition, or a related fieldLPN (RN certification preferred)Two years' experience in public health or early childhood developmentValid, unrestricted New York State driver's license