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, Safety, and Nutrition Specialist

Pay Range: $19.90 to $21.14

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, Safety and Nutrition Specialist is responsible for the program's implementation of comprehensive health and safety services and supporting in the execution of the program's nutrition services. This includes regular collaboration with program staff, families, community health and safety services and monitoring of health, safety and nutrition services.

Essential Functions:

The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 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 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
• Strong computer skills
• 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
• Telahealth
• 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 & Affirmative Action Employer.

Bauer Family Resources is a Drug-Free Workplace