Early Learning Health Consultant

Position Purpose:

We are hiring a candidate who will be responsible for providing health and safety related consultation technical assistance training and monitoring activities for Snohomish County Early Learning programs ECEAP and EHS. This includes participation in health-related advisory boards and committees to accomplish health related program goals.

This is NOT a direct service position this position will not provide direct services to children or families. This is a part-time (20 hours) exempt position. Typical work hours are within 8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday with occasional evenings required.

About You

You are passionate about the healthy development of young children and are interested in becoming part of a team committed to fostering high quality early learning services that include health and safety initiatives.

You have experience developing and providing early learning (birth to five) health and safety related supports training and consultation for children families and community providers value collaboration and have strengths in outreach planning facilitation and outcome driven results.

You are committed to and skilled at partnering with colleagues and community agency staff.

You have strong organizational and data management skills and are able to provide encouragement and support to staff while assuring growth and compliance with requirements. Your work experience and work style exemplify Snohomish County Early Learning Divisions core values of equity inclusion collaboration appreciation and respect for the role of families in their childs health growth and development.

About Human Services:

The mission of the Human Services Department is to help all persons meet their basic needs and develop their potential by providing timely effective human services and building community.

The Human Services Department includes 300 diverse friendly and dedicated employees who benefit from outstanding benefits and competitive wages. Employees are appreciated and have the opportunity to make a real difference in our community. Snohomish County is thriving and is a great place to live work play and raise a family. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job but a life-long career at Snohomish County.

Job Offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Snohomish County Human Services strives to be an equitable and trauma-informed department. Our department believes every interaction procedure and policy provides an opportunity to build a pathway toward a more resilient and restorative Snohomish County.

Please reach out to Joeann Turck atwith any questions regarding this job posting.

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Provide consultation to ECEAP and EHS staff on individual childrens health needs and health education programming for children and families including reviewing child files and medical reports to support the implementation of health coordination services and individualized care plans.
2. Complete/Conduct ongoing on-site and desktop monitoring activities of ECEAP subcontractors including annual Health and Safety reviews of ECEAP sites; prepare detailed written reports to include areas for improvement and required compliance.
3. Provide consultation and support to early learning staff to review childrens immunization records and to develop immunization catch-up schedules as needed that align with WAC 246-105.
4. Complete EHS new baby visits in partnership with Infant Toddler Specialists at the family home.
5. Prepares and supports program plans goals and strategic initiatives for early learning health-related services and researches and develops funding applications for related projects studies or programs as assigned
6. Coordinates and participates in professional development activities to enhance knowledge of health nutrition early learning and child development and to support site staff in delivering effective health services; provides consultation and technical assistance to early learning team members and site staff.
7. Coordinates the data collection and reporting requirements for ECEAP and EHS health-related services and programs including the computerization of such reports; prepares analysis and recommendations as assigned.
8. Provides community leadership and coordination for early learning health-related initiatives including facilitating presentations for providers staff and families; organizing community events; and collaborating with supervisors county departments government agencies and community organizations on program planning and development activities.
9. Works in a cross-disciplinary and interdepartmental manner to best meet the needs of early learning providers staff and children and their families.
10. Provides staffing for early learning health-related advisory boards and committees; provides group facilitation for community groups and committees to accomplish health-related program goals.

1. Performs related duties as required and/or when assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing; AND two (2) years of paid on-the-job nursing. Must pass job-related tests.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelors or higher degree in Public Health Nursing Health Education Health Sciences Medicine or related field or licensed in Washington State as a Registered Nurse (R.N.) or a Physician (M.D. N.D. OR D.O.).

Experience in programs serving young children and families in a non-profit or public human service agency.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Washington State Drivers License unrestricted except as to vision will be required prior to employment.

A pre-employment submission of a cleared DCYF Portable Background Check.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• child health development special healthcare needs and related best practices specific to early learning child health.
• child immunization requirements and exemptions
• safe and healthy early learning environments and safety protocols for children from birth to five.
• relevant laws rules regulations and legislation governing federal and state early learning programs including those related to privacy and confidentiality.
• health promotion and prevention strategies
• available community health systems and resources for early learning providers and families.
• providing early learning health-related training and education.
• monitoring contract deliverables and providing technical assistance and coaching to staff as necessary.
• gathering analyzing and evaluating program data; synthesizing data evaluation results and using these results as a basis for recommendations for health-related programs and services

• develop implement and evaluate programs.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers county staff community organizations governmental officials citizen and advisory boards and the public.
• effectively provide consultation and coaching to early learning staff regarding health services for child and adult participants.
• engage and communicate effectively with people of various ages cultures and backgrounds.
• promote strength-based family-driven service approaches.
• independently develop and complete work plans and be self-motivated to learn new knowledge and skills.
• exercise initiative and judgment and make decisions within the scope of assigned authority.
• read interpret and apply work-related laws rules and other regulations.
• effectively work in an interdisciplinary team.
• utilize technology and a variety of software programs.
• analyze problems and prepare alternative strategies for solution.
• facilitate group meetings and provide consultation and coaching on health services.
• effectively communicate technical information to diverse staff families and community partners.
• maintain detailed records and prepare clear concise written reports.