Head Start Health Specialist at Opportunities For Otsego in Emmons, New York

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Job Description:

Opportunities for Otsego Helping People Changing Lives Join Our Team Head Start Health Specialist Oneonta, New York About 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. OFOs 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 annually Pay Range Guide: Standard Start Rate - education and experience meet job requirements Advanced 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 benefits Generous holiday schedule Paid vacation and sick time Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions on eligible plans 403(b) Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program Local, state, and national training and certification opportunities Eligibility 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 procedures Ensure that the Health and Mental Health programs are in compliance with Head Start and Early Head Start performance standards, licensing requirements, and contracts Train and advise managers and employees on health care requirements Supervise Health Consultant Requirements of our Head Start Health Specialists: Bachelor's degree in health, nutrition, or a related field LPN (RN certification preferred) Two years' experience in public health or early childhood development Valid, unrestricted New York State driver's license Pay Range: $1,243.15 - $1,429.62 per week The leader in developing innovative solutions to promote healthy lives, thriving families, and caring communities since 1966. EOE
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