Child Care Health Consultant
Child Care Health Consultant
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Job Description
Posting Date
08/11/25Application Deadline
08/13/25Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $25.00 - $30.75 hourlyFull Pay Range: $25.00 - $36.50 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Public HealthAbout the Position
Are you looking for a rewarding job in the field of public health Are you looking for a leadership opportunity Consider applying for our Child Care Health Consultant!
As the Child Care Health Consultant you will provide consultation services to community-based childcare providers in Quality First to promote healthy and safe childcare environments for infants children families and childcare staff.
The Division of Child and Family Health includes Family Health Women Infants and Children Oral Health Maternal/Child Health Strategy and Child Care Nurse/Health Consultants. We are looking for a Health Educator who enjoys collaborating in a team environment to help us build a strong healthy safe and thriving community!
About Us
Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPHs mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies programs and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staffs unique skills and differences as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy thriving Maricopa County for all.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
One year of experience working in one or multiple of the following areas: mental health oral health behavioral health health education environmental health and/or emergency management
A bachelors degree in Public Health Health Education Social Work Behavioral Health or a related field
We Also Value
Bilingual skills in Spanish and English
Job Contributions
Consults with Child Care providers and makes recommendations to correct health and safety deficiencies or accreditation criteria following best practice standards.
Completes a Health and Safety Checklist every two years in alignment with the assessment cycle on all designated Quality First centers and homes which is used as an assessment tool to address and prioritize areas that need improvement.
Collaborates with other team members such as the Quality First Coaches to implement the quality improvement plans and Health & Safety Action plans.
Interprets state regulations and childcare standards to promote best practices.
Assist childcare centers in developing and implementing health and safety policies.
Facilitates the development of care plans for children with special health care needs with assistance from Child Care Nurse Consultant.
Provides training in multiple areas of health and safety for staff at childcare programs.
Guides childcare staff in the prevention of communicable diseases through outbreak recognition control and reporting with assistance from Child Care Nurse Consultant.
Documents activities and services utilizing the electronic charting system designated by First Things First (FTF)
Provides monthly service report to supervisor.
Provides community health resources for children families and childcare participants (e.g. health screenings mental health resources health insurance and medical homes)
Working Conditions
Position requires keeping a flexible work schedule that may include weekends and evenings to accommodate the needs of childcare providers and families
Ability to travel to and from job-related locations throughout Maricopa County during a scheduled workday subject to County policies regarding the use of private vehicles used on County business
Valid Arizona drivers license is required upon hire
Must complete a Child Care Health Consultant training program within 2 months of hire
Must obtain a valid Class I or Class II fingerprint clearance card according to A.R.S. 41-1758.03 and complete a Criminal History Affidavit Class I and Class II including the information required by A.R.S. 36-883.02
Within one month of hire all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Required immunizations include M.M.R. (mumps measles and rubella) Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria) Varicella (chickenpox) and annual influenza. Some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and a Tuberculosis test
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
