Child Care Health Consultant - Part-Time

Hagen Early Education Center is seeking a Part-Time Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC) to support the health, safety, and well-being of children in our early childhood program. The CCHC will work collaboratively with center administration and staff to provide health consultation, training, and guidance while helping ensure compliance with Colorado child care licensing requirements. Child Care Health Consultants play an important role in supporting early childhood programs in areas ranging from medication administration to children with special health care needs. REPORTS TO: Early Education Center Director SALARY RANGE: Starting Hourly Rate $40.08/hour (depending on experience) FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt WORK CALENDAR: This is a part-time/hourly position with a schedule determined by the needs of Hagen Early Education Center. The position may include regularly scheduled consultation time as well as additional consultation or training as needed. BENEFITS: This position is not eligible for district-sponsored health insurance. We offer a competitive hourly wage. Position Summary The Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC) supports Hagen Early Education Center in providing a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment for young children. This position provides consultation, guidance, training, and support to early childhood staff regarding child health and safety, medication administration, children with special health care needs, infection prevention, immunizations, and applicable child care licensing requirements. The CCHC serves primarily in a consultative and oversight capacity and works collaboratively with center administration, staff, families, and other professionals to support the health and well-being of children enrolled at Hagen Early Education Center. Minimum Qualifications The successful candidate must: Hold a current Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing; current CCHC qualification through PDIS or ability to obtain required qualification.Demonstrate appropriate experience in maternal and child health.Complete the required professional development and training associated with the CCHC qualification.Maintain all required licenses, qualifications, and professional development throughout employment. For a new CCHC, the state requires the Provisional CCHC qualification to include required training, demonstrated maternal and child health experience, and a nursing or medical license in good standing. The provisional qualification is intended to be completed before working as a Department-approved CCHC. Essential Duties And Responsibilities The Child Care Health Consultant will: Provide health consultation and guidance to the administration and staff of Hagen Early Education Center.Assist the center in meeting applicable Colorado child care health and licensing requirements.Provide consultation regarding children with special health care needs and assist staff in understanding and implementing appropriate health-related plans.Provide guidance and training regarding medication administration and safe medication practices.Support appropriate practices related to standard precautions, infection prevention and control, cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting.Provide guidance regarding child care and preschool immunization requirements.Consult with staff regarding health, safety, and wellness concerns that arise within the early childhood setting.Assist with the development, review, and implementation of health-related policies, procedures, protocols, and emergency plans.Provide or coordinate staff training within the scope of the CCHC's qualifications.Collaborate with families, health care providers, early intervention/special education professionals, and other appropriate individuals when necessary to support a child's health needs.Maintain appropriate confidentiality of child and family health information.Maintain required CCHC qualifications, professional development, and licensure.Perform other health consultation duties related to the operation of the early childhood center as assigned and appropriate within the individual's professional scope of practice. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities The successful candidate should possess: Knowledge of child health, development, and safety practices.Knowledge of health considerations specific to preschool-age children.Ability to communicate effectively with staff, families, health care providers, and administrators.Ability to provide practical consultation and training to early childhood staff.Strong organizational and documentation skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the Hagen Early Education Center team. Physical Requirements The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position in an early childhood educational environment, including moving throughout the facility, interacting with young children and staff, reviewing health and safety practices, and responding appropriately to health-related situations. Evaluation Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with district policy and administrative procedures. Application And Selection Procedure Candidates: Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/re1valley/onlineapp/Completed and submitted online application.A current cover letter or letter of interest detailing information about the candidate and their interest in the position.A current, professional resume.Three current professional letters of reference. If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Hagen Education Center, 301 Hagen, Sterling, Colorado. Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, and a limited number of candidates are selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon completing the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Additional Notation All staff are to be cognizant of policies regarding confidentiality. All District Board of Education policies may be viewed from the District's website. RE-1 Valley School District has two high schools, one middle school, one junior high school, three elementary schools, and two preschools and serves approximately 1,910 students in the Sterling and Iliff/Crook areas, employing about 400 staff. RE-1 Valley School District utilizes a 4-day school week schedule (Tuesday-Friday). RE-1 Valley employs highly qualified, dedicated staff who believe our mission is to prepare all students for productive, successful lives beyond school through a balanced curriculum, activities, community experiences, global awareness, high expectations, and interaction among students, parents, and the community. Visit the District website at www.re1valleyschools.org for more information, including updated job postings and salary schedules. Caliche Elementary and Caliche Jr/Sr High School, located outside Iliff, CO, are a part of RE-1 Valley School District. The District Administration Center is located in Sterling, CO (Logan County) in the Northeastern corner of Colorado on Interstate 76 alongside the Platte River. Having the largest population, approximately 13,900, in Logan County and much of the surrounding area, Sterling offers shopping, restaurants, numerous parks, a recreation center, access to medical care and is located near North Sterling Reservoir. Sterling is approximately 1 1/2 hours from Denver International Airport and 2 hours from Denver and the Front Range (I-25 corridor). RE-1 Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RE-1 Valley School District makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.