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Health and Safety Specialist
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Bauer Family Resources .
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
What We Do 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.
Our Workplace Culture 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.
Position Summary 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.
Essential Functions
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
Qualifications 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.
Education/Certification/Licensure
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)
Experience Required
2-3 years previous experience
Knowledge And Skills Required
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
Knowledge And Skills Preferred
Understanding of food preparation and safety protocol following Serv Safe
Understanding of nutritional guidelines to promote healthy living.
Understanding of Child and Adult Food Care Program
Physical Requirements To accomplish the essential functions of the position, one must be physically able to operate or work with computers, calculators, reference books, computer software applications, phones, and other standard office equipment. The physical activities of the position include talking, reaching, grasping, light lifting, bending, squatting, and other repetitive motions.
Medium Lifting
Working Conditions
Work is performed mainly in a clean and pleasant classroom and kitchen environment with rare exposure to environmental factors.
Minimal safety hazards with general office working
Travel up to 75%.
What We Offer: (Full-Time 30 hours or more per week)
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Matching 401K
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Employer Health Savings Contributions
Teladoc
Free Mental Health Coverage
10 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Paid Bereavement
Referral Bonus
Annual Wellness Programs
Reflective Supervision
Community Involvement
Other Benefits May Apply Based On Position
Paid Snow Days
Hiring & Retention Bonus
Early Childhood Education Scholarship
Paid Professional Development
Cell Phone Reimbursement
Mileage Reimbursement
Bauer Family Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity & Aff…
Bauer Family Resources is a Drug-Free Workplace
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Health and Safety Specialist
role at
Bauer Family Resources .
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
What We Do 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.
Our Workplace Culture 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.
Position Summary 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.
Essential Functions
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
Qualifications 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.
Education/Certification/Licensure
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)
Experience Required
2-3 years previous experience
Knowledge And Skills Required
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
Knowledge And Skills Preferred
Understanding of food preparation and safety protocol following Serv Safe
Understanding of nutritional guidelines to promote healthy living.
Understanding of Child and Adult Food Care Program
Physical Requirements To accomplish the essential functions of the position, one must be physically able to operate or work with computers, calculators, reference books, computer software applications, phones, and other standard office equipment. The physical activities of the position include talking, reaching, grasping, light lifting, bending, squatting, and other repetitive motions.
Medium Lifting
Working Conditions
Work is performed mainly in a clean and pleasant classroom and kitchen environment with rare exposure to environmental factors.
Minimal safety hazards with general office working
Travel up to 75%.
What We Offer: (Full-Time 30 hours or more per week)
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Matching 401K
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Employer Health Savings Contributions
Teladoc
Free Mental Health Coverage
10 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Paid Bereavement
Referral Bonus
Annual Wellness Programs
Reflective Supervision
Community Involvement
Other Benefits May Apply Based On Position
Paid Snow Days
Hiring & Retention Bonus
Early Childhood Education Scholarship
Paid Professional Development
Cell Phone Reimbursement
Mileage Reimbursement
Bauer Family Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity & Aff…
Bauer Family Resources is a Drug-Free Workplace
#J-18808-Ljbffr