Child Care Health Consultant (Part-Time)(ETE)

Position Highlights

This part-time position will work under the direction of the Child Care Health Consultation Supervisor with input from the Family, Consumer & Health Sciences (FCHS) Associate Agent at Yavapai County Cooperative Extension to provide Child Care Health Consultation (CCHC) in the Yavapai Region in accordance with the Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Board (First Things First), the Arizona Board of Regents, and the University of Arizona on behalf of the Yavapai County Cooperative Extension. Responsibilities include providing consultation to childcare centers and homes to improve and protect the health and well-being of the children in their care, collaborating with other Quality First technical assistance providers, building relationships with community partners, documenting activities and completing reports for management and funding agency.

This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide child care health consultation supports through a variety of methods including training, modeling, targeting observations and feedback, policy and procedure review and development, and resource and information sharing. Supports and hours provided are based on current Standards of Practice for First Things First Quality First Child Care Health Consultation (CCHC) Strategy current Standards of Practice and each child care sites' Quality First Level. Provide CCHC orientation for newly enrolled sites, complete Health and Safety Checklist and review Health and Safety Assessment and co-develop a Health and Safety Action Plan with assigned sites.
• Document activities in on-line data management systems and assist with preparation of reports and program records for management or outside agencies as needed.
• Attend or participate in First Things First/ Quality First Academy/Child Care Health Consultation onboarding, training, continuing education events and/or meetings; Quality First Technical Assistant Providers collaboration meetings, First Things First regional council meetings, and other local and state events as appropriate.
• Collaborate with local community partners on local health and safety concerns by attending meeting and events in the community; provide community presentations; and serve as a community resource to other local stakeholders serving early care and education programs.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy. Must also be able to provide own transportation and be able to travel statewide and nationally using all modes of transportation.
• Must maintain a level one fingerprint one clearance card.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with child care providers
• Experience in providing consultation and health education
• Spanish speaking
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a health-related field such as: public health, nursing, health education, social work, behavioral health or similar degree and/or an associate's degree in nursing.
• Minimum of one year of experience working in one or multiple of the following areas; mental health, behavioral health, nutrition, health education, oral health, environmental health, and/or emergency management; Have a minimum of one year of experience working in public health, health care, school health, or similar setting.
  
  

FLSANon-ExemptFull Time/Part TimePart TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week24Job FTE.6Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryAgriculture and ExtensionBenefits EligibleYes - Full BenefitsRate of Pay$25.50 to $31.87Compensation Typehourly rateGrade7Compensation GuidanceThe Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.Grade Range Minimum$25.5Grade Range Midpoint$31.87Grade Range Maximum$38.25Career Stream and LevelPC2Job FamilyCmty & Health SystemsJob FunctionOutreach & Community EngageType of criminal background check required:Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)Number of Vacancies1Target Hire Date7/22/2024Expected End Date6/30/2026Contact Information for CandidatesHope Wilson

hopewilson@arizona.edu

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