Head Start Health Specialist $5,000 bonus ($32.80-$34.80/hr)
Community Action Pioneer Valley, Inc.Massachusetts, United States
Posted February 19, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Community Action Pioneer Valley, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that delivers community services in the Pioneer Valley region, including early childhood mental health support, preschool education, and fuel assistance programs for families in need.
Job Description
The Health Specialist exercises reasonable discretion and independent judgment for the purpose of planning, formulating, and carrying out goals, policies and activities designed to implement health and nutrition objectives as specified in the Head Start Performance Standards, Department of Early Education and Care regulations and guidelines and HSELP’s policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Assists Health and Safety Manager in providing Health Consultation to HS center-based sites
- Review all Individual Health Care and Medication Plans for accuracy
- Ensure Individual Health Care Plans and Medication Plans are implemented for each child in accordance with medical documentation from parent and health provider
- Train staff as necessary per individual plan
- Maintain up-to-date Go Engage (database) information and prepare required reports as needed
- Collaborate with Food Service Supervisor, Licensed Dietitian and food service staff to ensure proper diet modifications/adjustments are made and implemented for each child in accordance with medical documentation from parent and health provider
- Consult with medical providers as needed; periodically reassess children who classify as high risk and develop appropriate follow-ups
- Develop and provide educational/ training opportunities for staff and families and work from an understanding of adult learning
- Coordinate with HSELP Head Start at Home Program to conduct post-partum visits to participants
- Monitoring and support of Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) follow-up
- Provide resources and support for children and families as needed
- Complete annual Health Care Agreements for all HS center-based sites
- Interface with local and state regulatory agencies on behalf of children and families enrolled in HSELP
- Provide information on current health related trends
- Assist in planning Health, Mental Health, Family Advisory Committee Meetings
- Participate in outreach and community engagement events as assigned
- Obtain and maintain CPR and Emergency Pediatric First Aid Certification according to EEC regulations
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
