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Bauer Family Resources

Health and Safety Specialist

Bauer Family Resources, Danville, Indiana, United States, 46122

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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

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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