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IdahoSTARS Child Care Health Consultant

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Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP004247P
Position Title IdahoSTARS Child Care Health Consultant
Division/College College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Department Ctr on Disabilities & Human Dev
Location Off Campus Location – Post Falls, Moscow
Posting Context Statement 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 a variety of professional development opportunities and resources.
The Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD) is an independent unit within the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. 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 This 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.
Unit URL Idaho CDHD: https://idahocdhd.org/
IdahoSTARS:https://idahostars.org/

Position Qualifications

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 in a healthcare related field; four years experience in fields such as pediatric nurses, community health nurses, physician assistants or health educators may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other
  • Ability to travel between locations during the business day for meetings and support of program activities in assigned regional areas
  • Nonstandard business hours as needed
Additional Preferred Education and training:

  • Licensed health professional
  • Endorsement in Early Childhood Mental Health
  • Specialized training in child care health consulting

Knowledge of:

  • Early child care and education
  • Health and safety standards in child care
  • Injury prevention for children
  • Oral health of children
  • Inclusion of children with special health care needs in child care 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 a variety of projects simultaneously
  • Portray a professional demeanor
  • Understand written and spoken English and Spanish languages
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status Overtime Eligible
Employee Category Classified
Pay Range $25.00 per hour or higher commensurate with 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. Uncertain
Posting Date 01/04/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
  • Applications received by 1/18/2024 will receive first consideration
  • Please address all minimum and preferred qualifications in the letter of qualifications
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.
EEO Statement The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.

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