IdahoSTARS Child Care Health Consultant Regions 4-5

The Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD) is an independent unit within the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. 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.

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 in a healthcare field or four years’ experience in fields such as pediatric nursing, community health nursing, or health educators may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree

Required Other:

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

Additional Preferred:

• Education and training: Licensed health professional, Endorsement in Early Childhood Mental Health, Specialized training in child care health consulting
• 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

Degree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. Employee Category: Classified. Pay Range: $25.00 per hour commensurate with experience. Full Time/Part Time: Full Time. Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.