Health and Wellness Specialist

ICF is seeking a dedicated Health and Wellness Specialist for the Quality Support Center to further the commitment to high-quality accessible early childhood education through the preKprogram. This positionis responsible forensuring the delivery of comprehensive inclusive health and wellness services to children families and providers throughout thepreKnetwork supporting the programs core values of equity diversity and community partnership.

PreKis the universal pre-kindergarten initiative dedicated to ensuring that every child has access to high-quality affordable early learning experiences. The programs mission is to promote positive outcomes for children families and communities by:Expanding access to quality pre-K education for all eligible children elevating instructional standards and operational excellence among providers advancing equity inclusion and cultural responsiveness.

Strengthening community partnerships and family engagement

Utilizing data to drive continuous improvement and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement andmonitorhealth and wellness servicesin accordance withpreKstandards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide ongoing technicalassistanceand coaching to providers on topics such as nutrition physical activity mental health safety and trauma-informed care.
• Design andfacilitateprofessional development sessions for early learning staff on best practices in health safety and wellness.
• Develop and distribute evidence-based resources toolkits and guidance materials to providers and families.
• Build collaborative relationships with early learning providers families community organizations and public health partners.
• Convene andparticipatein peer networks and feedback loops toidentifyneeds share strategies and promote inclusive practices.
• Champion culturally responsive and anti-bias health and wellness practices across that services are accessible and responsive to the diverse needs of children families and providers.
• Work closely with program administrators quality support teams and external agencies to coordinate services and achieve shared goals.
• Advance high-quality inclusive health and wellnesssupportfor allpreKchildren and position requires 30% or more local travel within the Greater Philadelphia Area.

BasicQualifications:

• BachelorsorMastersdegree in Public Health Social Work Early Childhood Education Nursing or a related fieldrequired
• Minimum of5yearsofexperience in health and wellness services early childhood programs or community health initiatives.
• 3 years ofexperience delivering technicalassistance training or consultation in diverse community settings.
• 2 years ofexpertisein adult learning coaching methodologies and quality improvement frameworks.
• 1years of experiencein trauma-informed approaches and inclusive culturally responsive practices.

Professional Skills:

• Deep commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in early learning and health services.
• Organizational skills flexibility and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and facilitation skills; ability to build rapport motivate and inspire diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiencyin data systems reporting tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and collaborate with multiple agencies and partners.
• Flexible solution-oriented approach with a passion for supporting continuous learning and improvement.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. Child Development Associate Certified Health Education Specialist)stronglypreferred.

Working at ICF

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: