"IdahoSTARS Child Care Health Consultant"

Job Description

Posting Number: SP005172P
Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Department: Center on Disabilities & Human Development
Location: Boise, Twin Falls

Posting Context Statement:

The Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD) is an independent unit within the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. The CDHD is supported through a federal infrastructure grant with numerous projects funded through sponsored accounts. The CDHD improves the lives of people with disabilities and their families by educating an interdisciplinary workforce, providing training and technical assistance within communities, conducting research, providing direct services, and disseminating evidence-based information.

Position Overview:

IdahoSTARS is a statewide program funded by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare-Block Grant. It is designed to assist parents by offering child care referrals and information about quality child care settings, as well as to assist child care providers with a variety of professional development opportunities and resources. The IdahoSTARS Child Care Health Consultant position promotes healthy and safe child care by assisting with program policy development and implementation of quality health, safety, and nutrition practices in early care and education settings. This position provides coaching, training, and resources to child care directors and providers, families, and regional and statewide partners.

Required Experience:

• Working on an interdisciplinary team
• Developing and implementing health and safety policies
• Conducting adult workshops and/or providing training (small and large groups)
• Working in child and community health

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Required Other:

• Ability to travel
• Ability to work non-standard business hours

Additional Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a health care field such as nutrition, dietetics, oral health, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, pediatric nursing, community health nursing, health educators, pediatric play therapy, child life specialist, environmental health OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in any field and at least two years of experience in a health related setting such as an emergency responder, early childhood mental health endorsee, or any other health related certification with two years of experience.

Education and training:
• Licensed health professional

Knowledge of:
• Early child care and education
• Health and safety standards in child care
• Injury prevention for children
• Oral health of children
• Children with special health care needs in child care settings
• Safe medication administration
• Safe sleep practices and policies
• Immunization schedules for children
• Developmental screening tools and procedures for use

Ability to:
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Interact and communicate with others effectively
• Use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in composing written statements
• Manage a variety of projects simultaneously
• Portray a professional demeanor

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $25.00 per hour or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE: 1.00
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 02/12/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please address all the position requirements in your letter of qualification. Applications received by February 26th, 2026 will receive first consideration.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50838

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.