Lead Health & Safety Manager – Early Childhood Programs

Blue Valley Community Action Partnership; Nebraska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Valley Community Action Partnership is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead health, mental health, nutrition, and safety services for pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers across Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

You will supervise a team, provide training and consultation to staff and families, ensure compliance with Head Start standards and licensing, and foster staff well-being while building partnerships with health providers and emergency response teams.

Qualifications

• Nursing background 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Early childhood health standards

Administrative/operational balance

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Nursing license (LPN/RN)

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Blue Valley Community Action Partnership is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead health, mental health, nutrition, and safety services for pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers across Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

You will supervise a team, provide training and consultation to staff and families, ensure compliance with Head Start standards and licensing, and foster staff well-being while building partnerships with health providers and emergency response teams.