Location: Margaret H Molloy Administration Building, 602 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85713
Classification: Salary, Exempt
Supervisor: Health and Nutrition Director
Supervises: Health and Nutrition Specialist (2)
Job Summary:
As a member of the Health and Nutrition Services (HNS) department, the Health and Nutrition Coordinator (HNC) manages the HNS Services to one "Cluster" comprised of 8 to 10 centers, representing 500-600 families. Support may also include CPC partner agencies/providers. The HNC develops, implements, and administers research-based systems, policies and procedures aligned with the Child-Parent Centers (CPC) philosophy and curriculum approach, and that comply with the regulatory requirements of the Office of Head Start (OHS), the Arizona Department of Human Services (ADHS), Arizona Bureau of Child Care Licensing (BCCL) and incorporate best practice principles. The HNC promotes the health and wellbeing of children, their families and CPC staff using a multidisciplinary approach to ensure high-quality health, oral health and nutrition services. HNCs lead development and implementation of any Health Accommodation Plans for children with special health needs. HNCs collaborate with other CPC staff, community partners, healthcare providers, and parents to address individual needs of participating children and ensure access to services and resources. The HNC directly supervises 2 Health Specialists utilizing a coaching and mentoring model while implementing agency supervision systems that require routine monitoring, analysis and adaptations of Specialist responsibilities and performance. HNC duties also include provision of direct services, parent training, staff professional development, as well as ongoing support to Center teams. The position requires strong communication skills, confidentiality, and ability to work in a fast paced, time sensitive compliance driven environment.
Benefits:
- Paid Leave - 26 paid holidays (time off aligns with most school districts), 5 days paid vacation after one year and up to 20 days each year thereafter, and 8 days paid Personal leave first year, 9 days each year thereafter, up to 40 hours days paid Sick leave each year
- Insurance benefits - dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, Health Savings Accounts, PPO medical (3 plans), Vision, and Supplemental Life coverage for self, spouse, and child ($25,000 basic life and Accidental death and disability provided by employer)
- Retirement Plan - Agency contribution after years of services and hours eligibility criteria are met. Employee 401k deferral once eligibility is met.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized educational institute with a major in Health Science, Nutrition, Nursing, Early Childhood Education, Health, or agreed equivalent that supports high quality implementation of our program as determined by the agency.
- A minimum of five to eight (5-8) years of experience working with community health and nutrition
- A minimum of three to five (3-5) years supervisory experience
- Demonstrated experience using Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive)
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
- Submit a current AZ Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to start date.
Other Requirements (post hire):
- Must be able to travel to and from various sites as needed.
- Provide proof of immunizations: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Tdap (adult Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis), and a clear Tuberculosis skin test or chest X-ray.
- Able to pass a company paid physical exam prior to starting work.
- Able to pass a criminal background check.
- Must be able to prove the right to work in the USA by providing appropriate documents to complete the Federal I-9 form.
- Ability to obtain Child Care Health Consultant certification within 1 year of employment.
Competencies:
- Coaching/Mentoring
- Creative and Innovative Thinking
- Building Relationships
- Teamwork
- Oral and Written Communication
- Analysis/Reasoning
- Problem Solving
- Decision-Making/Judgment
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Mathematical Reasoning
Desired Qualifications:
- Possess a master’s degree with major in Health Science, Nutrition, or Public Health or agreed equivalent that supports high quality implementation of our program as determined by the agency.
- Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC)
- Possess a Child Care Health Consultant certification
- Three (3) years program management experience in a mission-driven organization or with a Head Start program.
- Read, write, speak, and understand Spanish
Work Environment:
- Primary
- Office setting
- Secondary
- Possible exposure to cleaning and sanitizing chemicals
- Possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids or tissues
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases
Physical Requirements:
Frequently
- Sitting for long periods
- Viewing computer monitor and typing on keyboard for more than 30 minutes at a time
- Clerical duties (writing, filing, copying, etc.)
Occasionally
- Standing for long periods (more than 30 minutes)
- Workday beginning prior to 8:00am and/or ending after 7:00pm
- Lift up to 25lbs