Health Specialist

Grow Early Learning; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life and Disability insurance

403(b) retirement savings

Flexible Spending Plans

Paid Holidays

Paid Leave Time

Public Service Loan Forgiveness access

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Grow Early Learning seeks a Health Specialist to join the Regional Team in Indianapolis, IN. The role focuses on coordinating health, safety, and support services at Head Start Centers, with responsibilities spanning training, data accuracy, and inter-partner collaboration.

Ideal candidates will have an MPH or related degree with several years’ experience working with children and families, bilingual Spanish/English preferred, and a willingness to travel within Indiana.

Qualifications

• Master in Public Health or related field preferred; three years working with children and families in field related to degree.
• Bachelor in Public Health or related field accepted; five years working with children and families in field related to degree.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide training, and technical assistance for child and family health, safety services at Head Start Centers.
• Review, and monitor health records and data entry for accuracy.
• Collaborate with Head Start partners in the state on health issues (including children exams, immunizations, dental, mental, and nutrition).
• Work with staff to ensure pre and post operational health and safety checks/procedures are completed as required.
• Work with all departments to create and achieve strategic goals.
• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft applications: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must acquire and maintain CPR/First Aid Instructors Certification (Adult/Infant/Toddler) by an accredited organization.
• Frequent travel in rural areas in/out of the state.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Bilingual Spanish/English (preferred)

Education

Master in Public Health

Bachelor in Public Health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Health Specialist

Indianapolis, IN, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 4799

We are currently seeking a Health Specialist to join our Regional Team in Indianapolis, IN.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate and provide training, and technical assistance for child and family health, safety services at Head Start Centers.
• Review, and monitor health records and data entry for accuracy.
• Collaborate with Head Start partners in the state on health issues (including children exams, immunizations, dental, mental, and nutrition).
• Work with staff to ensure pre and post operational health and safety checks/procedures are completed as required.
• Work with all departments to create and achieve strategic goals.
• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft applications: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must acquire and maintain CPR/First Aid Instructors Certification (Adult/Infant/Toddler) by an accredited organization.
• Frequent travel in rural areas in/out of the state.

Qualifications:

• Preferred : Master in Public Health - Public Health, Maternal and Child Health, Nursing, or other health-related field. Three years working with children and families in field related to degree. Head Start experience preferred.
• Accepted : Bachelor in Public Health - Public Health, Maternal and Child Health, Nursing, or other health-related field. Five years working with children and families in field related to degree.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

We offer:

• Individualized professional development plans and opportunities for growth
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life and Disability insurance
• 403(b)-retirement savings account
• Flexible Spending Plans
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Paid Leave Time
• Consideration for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Grow Early Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin,

disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.