Health Specialist II

Expected Hourly Pay Rate:

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CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing!

General Summary:    
Under general supervision, the Health Specialist II efficiently maintains functions of the Health Service Area, which includes monitoring and record keeping of participant’s health information, training and technical assistance to staff, and health education at different program levels.  This position is fast-paced and requires the ability to multi-task with high organizational skills along with the ability to be flexible to change. Professional communication skills are required to effectively interact with staff, program participants, and external stakeholders.

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week.  This is a hybrid work environment and consists of working remotely at the Sylmar office location and/or at a CCRC ECL/EHS sites.  Travel is required between San Fernando Valley and Antelope Valley.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Within a team environment, the Health Specialist II will perform the following responsibilities:

MONITORING & RECORD KEEPING 40%, CASE MANAGEMENT & Training & Technical Assistance 30%, HEALTH EDUCATION & TRAINING 10%, OUTREACH 10%, and HEALTH & SAFETY 10%

Review the job flyer for all the job details, requirements, and benefits.

Minimum Required

• Education Bachelor's degree in a Public Health related field such as health education, population health, child nutrition and/or health administration.
• Experience: One year of experience in public health related field and/or preschool related program.
• Professional/Technical Certifications: CPR, First Aid Certification OR have the ability to be trained for and qualify for CPR and First Aid certifications.  Must successfully obtain both certifications within 90 days after hire.
• Bilingual Required: Ability to converse, read, write and/or translate in English and Spanish
• Travel: This position requires 25% of travel.  Will travel to various Early Care and Learning locations including Palmdale and Lancaster, CCRC events and conferences throughout the state. Some overnight travel may be required. Staff members driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or own vehicle and must meet requirements to be an approved driver including holding and maintaining current auto insurance, current California Driver’s License and DMV clearance required.
• Work Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week, 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.  May require working a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.
• Work environment: This is a hybrid work environment and will consist of working remotely and/or at an Early Care and Learning center. Fast-paced work environment.
• Background & Health Clearance Requirements: Early Care and Learning / CCP
  • Background & Health Clearance Requirements: Background requirements determined according to the requirements of the program(s) which the position will be supporting.
  •  Background check required. As a grant-funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history / experience, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance. Specific roles may have additional verification / clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process, including:
  • Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Early Care and Learning Program Performance Standards 1302.90).
  • Health Clearance: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with “at risk” populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22, §101216, CA Health and Safety Code 1596.7995, and/or Early Care and Learning Program Performance Standards 1302.93)
  • MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC’s liability insurance provisions: For positions where driving is required.
  • Child Development Permit: For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341)
  • CPR / Pediatric CPR certification: For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code 1596.865 – 1596.866)
  • Federal Debarment Checks: For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Early Care and Learning Program Performance Standards 1304.11, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements 2.180.320 and 2.180.995)

At CCRC, passion and meaningful work is rewarded! We offer employees:

• Competitive compensation package
• Robust benefit offerings -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting
• Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!
   

We have doubled in size over the past 10 years. We provide child development and early education, workforce development opportunities, child care financial assistance, Head Start preschool and Early Head Start services and more for close to 50,000 parents, children, and child care providers each month in Northern Los Angeles County, including Antelope Valley, and the entirety of San Bernardino County, including an office in Victorville, serving a total geographic area of 22,500 square miles.

Child Care Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at (818) 717-1000 ext. 6599 or email them at Recruiting@ccrcca.org.