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Opportunities for Otsego, Inc. Health Specialist in Oneonta, New York
Health Specialist
Oneonta, New York
About Us:
Opportunities for Otsego is one of 1,000+ Community Action Agencies across the nation that are actively fighting the "War on Poverty" based on President Lyndon B Johnson's ideal. Since 1966, Opportunities for Otsego has focused its attention on specific problems affecting the greater Otsego County community, mobilized resources, and developed solutions to unlock opportunities for low-income individuals and disenfranchised families.
Head Start programs promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of three and four year old children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. Early Head Start programs promote healthy pregnancy, enhance the development of very young children, assist with coordinating children's medical and dental visits, and guide parents through the choices that lead to a healthy family.
OFO’s Head Start program is seeking a highly qualified health professional to oversee Head Start and Early Head Start health program components.
Salary Range: $64,500 - $74,000 annually
Pay Range Guide:
Standard Start Rate - education and experience meet job requirements
Advanced Start Rate - education and experience exceed job requirements (subject to approval)
Benefits available to our Health Specialist:
Health, dental, vision, and other optional benefits
Generous holiday schedule
Paid vacation and sick time
Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions on eligible plans
403(b) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Local, state, and national training and certification opportunities
Eligibility for our Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program (more information available via our website)
Most Important Responsibilities of our Health Specialists:
Develop, update, and implement service area plans, policies and procedures
Ensure that the Health and Mental Health programs are in compliance with Head Start and Early Head Start performance standards, licensing requirements, and contracts
Train and advise managers and employees on health care requirements
Supervise Mental Health Coordinator and Health Consultant
Requirements of our Health Specialists:
Bachelor's degree in health, nutrition, or a related field
LPN (RN certification preferred)
Two years' experience in public health or early childhood development
Valid, unrestricted New York State driver's license
