"Child Care Health Consultant (Health Education & Promotion Professional II) (Yuma, AZ) (PT) (ETE)"

The Gila Office within the Division of Agriculture, Life and Veterinary Sciences, and Cooperative Extension (ALVSCE) of the University of Arizona is seeking to fill the role of Child Care Health Consultant (Health Education and Promotion Professional II) in Yuma, Arizona. The incumbent will work under the direction of the Family, Consumer & Health Sciences Agent to manage activities and functions of the Child Care Health Consultation (CCHC) program to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance with the priorities, time limitations, and methodology of the Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Board (First Things First; FTF). This position provides health consultations to childcare centers and homes in the Cocopah and Yuma FTF Regions, and works in coordination with First Things First, the Arizona Board of Regents, the University of Arizona on behalf of the Yuma County Cooperative Extension, as well as other possible funding sources. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance and technical assistance to childcare providers on a wide range of health and safety topics. This position will provide training and appropriate resources to assist the childcare provider in successful inclusion of children with special health and/or behavior needs. They will work as part of a team to develop educational materials which are appropriate for their audience.

This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates, develops, and/or facilitates local trainings, workshops, meetings, or conferences for early care and education staff and stakeholders; and develops, compiles, and distributes communications and promotional literature. This includes providing assessments for providers.
• Document activities in an online data management system and assist with the preparation of reports and program records for management or outside agencies, as needed.
• Collaborate with local community partners on local health and safety concerns by attending meetings and events in the community; provide community presentations; and serve as a community resource to other local stakeholders serving early care and education programs.
• Participate in or attend Child Care Health Consultation and/or Quality First continuing education events or statewide meetings; participate in collaboration meetings, First Things First regional council meetings (if requested by the regional council), and other events as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a multifaceted population.
• Knowledge of adult education practices (informal).
• Knowledge of health topics and/or early care settings.
• Knowledge of La Paz and Mohave Counties, Colorado River Indian Tribe and the Hualapai Tribe, as well as surrounding areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Must be able to work some weekends and weeknights as needed.
• A valid driver's license is required at time of start date, as local travel will be required. May be required to travel statewide for trainings and statewide meetings.
• Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing expert guidance and technical assistance to childcare providers on a wide range of health and safety topics.
• Proven experience in collecting, synthesizing, and disseminating research-based information to appropriate audiences; in this case childcare providers.
• Experience in childcare settings.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and computer-based reporting systems.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field.
• Be a pediatrician, pediatric nurse practitioner, pediatric or community health nurse, or a health professional with expertise in mental health, nutrition, physical activity, health education, oral health, and/or emergency management.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 30

Job FTE: 0.75

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Outreach and Community Engagement

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $53,039 - $66,299

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

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