Health/Nutrition Coordinator Jobs

Location: West Frankfort Early Head Start Center 902 West Main St. West Frankfort, IL 62959

Pay Period: Hourly
Fixed Salary: $ 21.60
Weeks per Year: 52
Hours Per Week: 40

Health/Nutrition Coordinator

$21.60 Hourly

Benefits:

• ?$30.00 per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full time employees)
• ?Paid Spring Break and Winter Break
• ?Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees)
• ?Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave
• ?Paid trainings
• ?Tuition assistance to meet job requirements
• ?$15.95 per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full time employees)
• ?Paid Holidays
• ?Employee Assistance Program
• ?$35,000 term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees)
• ?Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgiveness programs.
• ?Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel

This position works as a part of the content area team of managers/specialists to integrate Head
Start/Early Head Start services for children and families and is responsible for education, early
childhood nutrition and food services and early childhood health services (1304).
B. GENERAL SUMMARY OF WHAT THE POSITION DOES
Health (medical and dental), mental health services, nutrition, CACFP and child safety areas are
an integral part of the larger system of services provided by Head Start/Early Head Start. They
play an important part in supporting the goals of the program. This position is responsible for the
facilitation of Health Services of the Head Start/Early Head Start program. The position is responsible
for collaborating on the development and implementation of the program, tracking,
claim edit checking, record keeping, community relations and outreach. The position could involve
provision of direct services in the health areas only if the individual is licensed, certified or
registered as such in the state of service. This position is responsible for ensuring health procedures
are performed only by licensed/certified health professionals with expertise in serving
young children and their families. This position provides content area training and technical supervision
to other agency staff and ensures health services are supported by staff/consultants
with training and experience in public health, nursing, health education, maternal and child
health or health administration.

This position is responsible for the management and oversight of family services, health services,
nutrition or services to children with disabilities, the minimum requirement is a Bachelor’s
degree or higher, preferably related to one or more of the disciplines they oversee. Experience
working in public health or nutrition arena and working with low-income clients preferred. Experience
and training in public health, nursing, health education, maternal and child health or
health administration preferred. Experience and knowledge of family-strengths/family-centered
practice preferred.

Schedule: Full-Time, 8 hours, 5 day Mon-Fri 40 hours weekly 52 weeks per year

Location: West Frankfort, IL

Interested?

To find out more, please visit: https://ohsim.org/

In many cases, we can help Applicant meet the minimum educational requirements after hire. Applicants who will be able to meet the educational requirements within a reasonable time after hire are encouraged to apply.

CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.