Health, Safety, and Nutrition Specialist
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Our work is important and vital to children and families in the community, and we are seeking caring individuals to join our Bauer family to help us continue to empower children and their families to thrive .Job Title: Health, Safety, and Nutrition SpecialistPay Range: $19.90 to $21.14What We Do:At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources' mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it.Our Workplace Culture:We are building a culture of belonging - where every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well-being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment which we live in. We respect all with humility and patience.Position Summary:The Health, Safety and Nutrition Specialist is responsible for the program's implementation of comprehensive health and safety services and supporting in the execution of the program's nutrition services. This includes regular collaboration with program staff, families, community health and safety services and monitoring of health, safety and nutrition services.Essential Functions:The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ensure timely completion of student hearing and vision screenings, as well as communication of results with familiesEnsure compliance with completion and documentation of children's medical and dental examinations and recordsCoordinate internal and external health referral processesEnsure adequate program preparation for children with identified health needsCollaborate with families and program staff to develop Individual Health Plans (IHP) when appropriateCollaborate with community to enhance program servicesMonitor accident reports, facility safety, emergency preparedness, and preventative health practicesMonitor student nutrition through growth assessmentsMonitor nutritional services according to CACFP requirementsEnsure adequate training and monitoring of Family Style Dining practicesComplete monthly reports, documentation, and food procurementEnsure compliance with Bauer Policies, State Licensing, and Head Start Program Performance Standards, and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).Attend monthly staff meetings, monthly Professional Development Days, quarterly All-Agency meetings, and annual Pre-Service QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required. The individual must be able to successfully pass background checks.Education/Certification/Licensure: Associate's degree in health services, nursing, nutrition or other related field, preferredPrevious Head Start experience, preferredValid driver's license, is required.Serve Safe Managers Certification (not required upon hire but to be acquired within 6 months of hire) Experience Required: 2-3 years previous experience Knowledge and Skills Required: Commitment to serving children and families in poverty with the highest quality servicesWillingness to learn and apply new knowledgeFamiliarity with medical terminology and Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT)Familiarity with immunization standards and healthcare best practices for childrenAttention to detailStrong communication skills, both written and verbalStrong computer skillsOrganization and time managementBasic math skills Knowledge and Skills Preferred: Understanding of food preparation and safety protocol following Serv SafeUnderstanding of nutritional guidelines to promote healthy living.Understanding of Child and Adult Food Care Program Physical Requirements:To accomplish the essential functions of the position, one must be physically able to operate or work with computers, calculators, reference books, computer software applications, phones, and other standard office equipment. The physical activities of the position include talking, reaching, grasping, light lifting, bending, squatting, and other repetitive motions. Medium Lifting Working Conditions: Work is performed mainly in a clean and pleasant classroom and kitchen environment with rare exposure to environmental factors.Minimal safety hazards with general office workingTravel up to 75%. What We Offer: (Full-Time 30 hours or more per week) Health InsuranceDentalVisionMatching 401KShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityEmployer Health Savings ContributionsTelahealthFree Mental Health Coverage10 Paid HolidaysPaid Time OffPaid BereavementReferral BonusAnnual Wellness ProgramsReflective SupervisionCommunity Involvement Other Benefits May Apply Based on Position Paid Snow DaysHiring & Retention BonusEarly Childhood Education ScholarshipPaid Professional DevelopmentCell Phone ReimbursementMileage Reimbursement Bauer Family Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer.Bauer Family Resources is a Drug-Free Workplace.#J-18808-Ljbffr