Health and Safety 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 and Safety Specialist

Pay Range: $18.97 to $21.64

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.

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.

Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer we encourage diversity and promote equality.

The Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for the program's implementation of comprehensive health and safety services. This includes regular collaboration with program staff, families, and community health and safety services.

• Ensure timely completion of student hearing and vision screenings, as well as communication of results with families
• Ensure compliance with completion and documentation of children's medical and dental examinations and records
• Coordinate internal and external health referral processes
• Ensure adequate program preparation for children with identified health needs
• Collaborate with families and program staff to develop Individual Health Plans (IHP) when appropriate
• Collaborate with community to enhance program services
• Monitor accident reports, facility safety, emergency preparedness, and preventative health practices
• Monitor student nutrition through growth assessments
• Monitor nutritional services according to CACFP requirements
• Ensure adequate training and monitoring of Family Style Dining practices
• Complete monthly reports, documentation, and food procurement
• Ensure 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

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 routine background checks.

• Associate's degree in health services, nursing, nutrition or other related field, preferred
• Previous Head Start experience, preferred.
• Valid driver's license, is required.
• Serve Safe Managers Certification (not required upon hire but to be acquired within 6 months of hire)

• 2-3 years previous experience

• Commitment to serving children and families in poverty with the highest quality services
• Willingness to learn and apply new knowledge
• Familiarity with medical terminology and Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT)
• Familiarity with immunization standards and healthcare best practices for children
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Organization and time management
• Basic math skills

• Understanding of food preparation and safety protocol…