Health Specialist- Full-Time, Full-Year
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$13 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Dayton, Ohio |
About this job
Job Description
ABOUT US: Miami Valley Child Development Centers is southwest Ohio's Head Start Agency. For over 55 years, we've been providing FREE early learning and childcare to children from 6 weeks to age 5. What sets us apart is our two-generational approach that builds family well-being by simultaneously working with children and the adults in their lives to access new resources, solve problems and sharpen existing skills. We have Family Support Specialist, Home Visitors, and Coaches ready to partner with you on this journey, In most cases, families must earn 100% of the Federal Poverty Level or less. Children experiencing homelessness or who are in foster or kinship care are also eligible. In some cases, children with disabilities may qualify. We have full-day and part-day options at our more than 27 convenient locations in Montgomery, Clark, and Madison counties.
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time. Full-Year. Non-Exempt.
BASIC FUNCTIONS: The Health Specialist utilizes judgement and training to ensure compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards, Dept. of Job and Family Services, MVCDC personnel policies and procedures, and other regulations related to health, disability, nutrition, education, and social services. Coordinates health, dental and screening clinics for MVCDC children. Serve as a liaison between families, staff, and the health community. Link families with the appropriate community health providers. Empower families to make healthier choices through improving access to care and health education.
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical Assistant, education in public health , community health, or related field.
LOCATION: Trotwood, OH - Marilyn E. Thomas Center (MET)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
SALARY: Base salary compensation will be commensurate with meeting both Education and Experience.
Insurance: MVCDC shares this cost for the following:
- Health- Two tiers to choose from Core and Buy-Up - Individual, Employee +1, or Family
- Dental- Individual, Employee +1, or Family
- Vision- Individual, Employee +1, or family
- Basic Life- A max of $50,000 term life and Accidental Death or Dismemberment insurance
- Optional Life – Employees can purchase additional coverage for self and family
- Wellness – online portal for Employees to earn points for reduced insurance premiums.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 8 FREE counseling sessions, Legal and Financial.
Additional Benefits include:
- Student Loan Forgiveness
- FREE Education Assistance including paid trainings, CDA, CDL Apprenticeship Programs
- 3% guaranteed 401(K) and up to 7% discretionary employer contribution to 401k
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Wellness Days with no children
- Assuirty optional family coverages
- Personal Days
- Referral Bonus (up to $1,000 per hire)
Miami Valley Child Development Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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