Head Start Health Services Specialist in Redmond, Oregon at NeighborImpact

Do you have an Associate's degree in a health or nutrition-related field and a passion for serving young children and families? Bring your skills to NeighborImpact as a Health Services Specialist and play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of children in our Early Head Start and Head Start programs!

Location: Redmond

Compensation: $26.91/hour (plus .50 for Bilingual Spanish)

Hours: Regular full-time 40 hours/week, subject to normal school year furloughs (furloughs are approximately a total of 8 weeks per year)

Benefits: 100% premium paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Agency paid Retirement plan (up to 6 %!), almost 2 weeks of paid vacation accrued within first year, plus 14 paid Holidays annually and a separate sick leave accrual

NeighborImpact’s Head Start Program Overview

NeighborImpact Head Start is a comprehensive early education program serving children and families in Central Oregon. It integrates high-quality pre-kindergarten education with essential services such as health, nutrition, and family advocacy. Operating across multiple sites, NeighborImpact Head Start supports social competence, school readiness, and overall well-being of children from ages three to five.

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

In this dynamic position, you'll provide technical and health services in support of Early Head Start and Head Start programs. You'll play a key role in keeping children healthy by conducting sensory screenings, supporting dental services, monitoring individual classroom health plans, and ensuring children and enrolled pregnant women receive the care they need on time, every time.

This role goes beyond the office. You'll connect directly with families helping them access ongoing healthcare and stay on top of well-child care. You'll work alongside classroom staff and advocates as a trusted partner and resource. When health or developmental concerns arise, you'll be the person who helps bridge the gap.

On the organizational side, you'll manage health data in the ChildPlus system, monitor screening and nutrition reports, maintain immunization and WIC records. Your attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality will be essential every step of the way.

If you're a detail-oriented team player who thrives in a busy environment, communicates with care, and is driven to support the well-being of children and families, we'd love to hear from you!

Required

• Associate’s degree required, with documented college course work (two or more classes) or in-service/CEU training (15 or more hours) in children’s health and/or nutrition. Or equivalent education or certification may be considered.
• Within 6 months of hire, Level 3 CPR/1st Aid Instructor Certification.
• Must have an initial health examination and a periodic re-examination (as recommended by health care provider) to ensure that employees do not because of communicable diseases, pose a significant risk to the health or safety of others, that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.
• Regular and consistent in-person attendance is required for this job.
• Regular access to a personal vehicle for use on the job.
• Required prior to date of hire and throughout employment:

1. Valid driver’s license
2. Proof of current auto insurance
3. Regular access to a personal vehicle for use on the job.
4. Access to reliable transportation.
5. Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Records check
6. Current enrollment in the OR Central Background Registry (CBR)

• Within 60 days of hire, Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• Above certifications must be kept current to remain employed.
• Access to reliable transportation required.

Preferred

• At least one year of experience in early childhood or child health setting preferred
• One year of experience working with families with young children (work, volunteer, or college practicum/internship) preferred
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish speaker preferred.
• Head Start parent or past parent preferred.