Head Start Nurse/Health Specialist

Head Start Nurse/Health Specialist \$5,000 bonus (\$32.80-\$34.80/hr)Northampton, MA - Head Start & Early Learning Programs Job Type -Full-time DEPARTMENT: Head Start Health Department POSITION:Nurse/Health Specialist LOCATION: Various Sites STATUS: Non-ExemptSUPERVISOR: Health and Safety Manager POSITION SUMMARY The HealthSpecialist exercises reasonable discretion and independent judgment forthe purpose of planning, formulating, and carrying out goals, policiesand activities designed to implement health and nutrition objectives asspecified in the Head Start Performance Standards, Department of EarlyEducation and Care regulations and guidelines and HSELP\'s policies andprocedures. Assists the Health and Safety Manager to ensure that theprogram remains compliant in all Health Requirements for participantsAnd Staff. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS The Ideal Candidate Willdemonstrate the following competencies Organized and attention to detailOral and written communication Interpersonal, problem solving andcritical thinking skills Cultural humility and sensitivity to the needsof families with lower incomes Able to work both collaboratively andindependently Flexible and able to effectively adapt to diverse learningStyles Bilingual Abilities Strongly Preferred Key Knowledge Andexperiences Understanding of medical terminology Healthcare experienceData interpretation and documentation Early child health developmentTraining adults on health-related topics Computer skills (MicrosoftSuite, including SharePoint, Outlook/Calendar), databases, andelectronic record keeping systems Be or become trained in the BrazeltonTouchpoints approach To Qualify: Minimum Qualifications Licensed orRegistered Nurse 2 years of experience in pediatric nursing, publichealth nursing, maternal child health nursing, or related field.PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demand and workenvironment described below are representative of those that must be metby an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of thisjob. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withDisabilities To Perform The Essential Functions. The Employee Isfrequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, use a keyboard and climbstairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.The employee must have the ability to drive a personal vehicle andprogram vehicles, as needed. The noise level of the office is generallyquiet. The work environment is primarily an indoor office. The classroomenvironment noise level is lively. Daily exposure to outdoor weather.SEE THE COMMUNITY ACTION PIONEER VALLEY WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION