IdahoSTARS Child Care Health Consultant

Division/College College of Education, Health & Human Sciences

Department

Department Center on Disabilities & Human Development

Location

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 a variety of 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 business hours

• Bachelor’s Degree in a 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 OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in any field and at least two years of 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 of experience.

• Licensed health professional

• Early child care and education
• Health and safety standards in child care
• Injury prevention for children
• Oral health of children
• Children with special health care needs in child care settings
• Safe medication administration
• Safe sleep practices and policies
• Immunization schedules for children
• Developmental screening tools and procedures for use

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Interact and communicate with others effectively
• Use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in composing written statements
• Manage a variety of projects simultaneously
• Portray a professional demeanor

Degree Requirement

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employee Category

Employee Category Classified

Pay Range

Pay Range $25.00 per hour or higher commensurate with experience

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Fiscal Year

FTE

1.00

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Funding

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.

Posting Date

Posting Date 02/12/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Please address all the position requirements in your letter of qualification. Applications received by February 26th, 2026 will receive first consideration.

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Qualification

None listed.

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
  • University of Idaho Website
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  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
• * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.

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