Health & Safety Manager 1942

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

We're Hiring: Health & Safety Manager

Location: Blue Valley Community Action Partnership – Children’s Services
Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Are you passionate about creating safe, healthy environments where young children and families thrive? Join our team as the Health & Safety Manager and lead critical services that support the well-being of pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers across our Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee and coordinate comprehensive health, mental health, nutrition, and safety services across multiple sites

• Supervise a dedicated team of health and safety professionals

• Provide training, consultation, and expertise to staff, families, and community partners

• Monitor compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, state licensing, and agency policies

• Promote reflective practices and staff well‑being initiatives

• Build strong partnerships with health providers and emergency response teams

• Support children and families with health‑related needs, from screenings to medical treatment plans

What We’re Looking For:

• A nursing background is highly preferred (LPN or RN)

• Strong leadership and supervisory experience

• Working knowledge of early childhood health and safety standards

• Ability to balance administrative tasks with hands‑on service delivery

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Why BVCA?

At Blue Valley Community Action Partnership, we believe in supporting families to achieve stability and success. You’ll be part of a collaborative team working toward real impact in local communities, and you'll receive ongoing professional development opportunities, a supportive work culture, and meaningful work every day.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life & AD&D and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Cancer & Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off