Child Care Health Consultant

Division/College College of Education, Health & Human Sciences Department

Department Center on Disabilities & Human Development

Location Off Campus Location - Pocatello

The Center on Disabilities and Human Development ( CDHD ) is an independent unit within the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. The CDHD is supported through a federal infrastructure grant with numerous projects funded through sponsored accounts. 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.

Idaho STARS 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 professional development opportunities and resources. The Idaho STARS Child Care Health Consultant 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.

• Developing and implementing health and safety policies
• Conducting adult workshops and/or providing training (small and large groups)
• Working in child and community health

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Ability to travel
• Ability to work non-standard hours as needed

Education and training:

• Licensed health professional
• Degree or experience with the health care field such as nutrition, dietetics, oral health, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, pediatric nursing, community health nursing, health educators, pediatric play therapy, child life specialist, environmental health
• Bachelor’s Degree and two years’ experience in a health related setting such as an emergency responder, early childhood mental health endorsee, or any other health related certification with two years’ experience

Knowledge of:

• Early childcare and education
• Health and safety standards in childcare
• Injury prevention for children
• Oral health of children
• Children with special health care needs in childcare 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 multiple projects simultaneously

• None

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employee Category Classified

Pay Range $25.00 per hour depending on education and experience

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.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No

Posting Date 09/13/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Please address all the position requirements in your letter of qualification. Applications received by October 12, 2026 will receive first…