Health Specialist II

Child Care Resource Center • Sylmar, CA

4d • $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Health Specialist II efficiently maintains functions of the Health Service Area, which includes monitoring and record keeping of participant’s health information, training and technical assistance to staff, and health education at different program levels. This position is fast-paced and requires the ability to multi-task with high organizational skills along with the ability to be flexible to change. Professional communication skills are required to effectively interact with staff, program participants, and external stakeholders. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. This is a hybrid work environment and consists of working remotely at the Sylmar office location and/or at a CCRC ECL/EHS sites. Travel is required between San Fernando Valley and Antelope Valley.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Public Health related field such as health education, population health, child nutrition and/or health administration.
• One year of experience in public health related field and/or preschool related program.
• CPR, First Aid Certification OR have the ability to be trained for and qualify for CPR and First Aid certifications. Must successfully obtain both certifications within 90 days after hire.
• Ability to converse, read, write and/or translate in English and Spanish
• This position requires 25% of travel. Will travel to various Early Care and Learning locations including Palmdale and Lancaster, CCRC events and conferences throughout the state. Some overnight travel may be required.
• Staff members driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or own vehicle and must meet requirements to be an approved driver including holding and maintaining current auto insurance, current California Driver’s License and DMV clearance required.
• Full time, 40 hours per week, 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. May require working a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• MONITORING & RECORD KEEPING 40%
• CASE MANAGEMENT & Training & Technical Assistance 30%
• HEALTH EDUCATION & TRAINING 10%
• OUTREACH 10%
• HEALTH & SAFETY 10%

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Robust benefit offerings -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting
• Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level