Early Childhood Health & Safety Leader

Blue Valley Community Action Partnership; Fairbury (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Disability Coverage

Job summary

Blue Valley Community Action Partnership is hiring a Health & Safety Manager to lead health, safety, and nutrition services for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. You will supervise a team, provide staff training, and ensure compliance with Head Start standards across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, health providers, and emergency services, with a focus on staff well-being and program quality.

Qualifications

• Nursing background with supervisory experience in health services.
• Knowledge of Head Start/early childhood health and safety standards.
• Strong leadership and staff supervision capabilities.
• Ability to balance administrative duties with direct service delivery.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with families and partners.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Oversee health, mental health, nutrition, and safety services across sites.
• Supervise a team of health and safety professionals.
• Provide training and consultation to staff, families, and partners.
• Monitor compliance with Head Start standards, licensing, and policies.
• Promote staff well-being and reflective practices.
• Build partnerships with health providers and emergency teams.
• Support children and families with health-related needs and care plans.

Skills

Nursing background

Leadership experience

Health and safety standards

Administrative skills

Communication skills

CPR/First Aid cert

Driver's license

Education

RN or LPN preferred

Job description

Blue Valley Community Action Partnership is hiring a Health & Safety Manager to lead health, safety, and nutrition services for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. You will supervise a team, provide staff training, and ensure compliance with Head Start standards across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, health providers, and emergency services, with a focus on staff well-being and program quality.