Health Specialist
Self Help Inc., Head Start Preschool Program- Brockton, MA
$30.00 – $33.72/hour
35 hrs. per week / 52 weeks per year
The Health Specialist will support student success by assisting the Health Manager in providing health care through assessment, intervention, and follow-up for all children within the pre-school setting. They will also assist the Health Manager in ensuring all required medical information is in place for students prior to program entry, as well as developing and monitoring Individual Health Plans for children. They will be responsible for reviewing health records on a regular basis in the computer tracking system prior to a child’s entry into the program to ensure all health requirements are met. The Health Specialist addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students and supports their achievement in the learning process.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Minimum LPN required – RN preferred.
- 5 years preferred experience in pediatrics, public health, or a related field.
- Must have proficient computer skills.
- Must have a valid MA driver’s license.
- Ability to travel to multiple preschool sites.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Self Help Inc., Head Start provides a quality, comprehensive early childhood program for limited income children and families. We provide an excellent benefit package, Annual COLA, annual earned incentives and monthly retention bonus. We are seeking applicants who have excellent communication skills, inter-personal, organizational and team building skills. Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Self Help, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion, ancestry, marital status, sexual preference, political or union affiliation.
E-mail or mail resume to:
Self Help Inc., Head Start
370 Howard Street
Brockton, MA 02302
aemery@selfhelpinc.org or cmitchell@selfhelpinc.org