Specialist, Health Nutrition
Quick answer
Save the Children is hiring a full-time, on-site Specialist, Health Nutrition in Jennings, LA, paying $43,957 - $47,664 for providing comprehensive health and nutrition services to ensure children's healthy development.
- Role
- Specialist, Health Nutrition
- Organization
- Save the Children
- Location
- Jennings, LA 70546, USA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $43,957 - $47,664
- Category
- Other
The role
The Specialist, Health Nutrition position at Save the Children in Jennings, LA, involves providing comprehensive health and nutrition services to ensure children's healthy development and addressing health concerns. The role requires a BA/BS in Public Health or a related field and 2 years of experience in public health and the education environment.
What you'll do
- Monitor health and nutrition services within assigned location(s)
- Provide guidance and technical assistance to Head Start/Early Head Start program staff
- Maintain accurate, objective, complete, timely, and well-organized child and family records
- Administer medications in accordance with policy
- Coordinate the scheduling of health and dental examinations with contracted physicians and dentists
- Participate and/or conduct screenings on children, including children with disabilities
What it takes
- BA/BS in Public Health, Social Work or another health-related field
- Two years’ experience in public health and the education environment
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams at all levels
- Willingness to comply with the established agency performance standards
- Current CPR/First Aid certificate
- Current Food Handlers certificate
- Current Blood Borne Pathogens training certificate
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Paid time off, health care, dental and vision coverage, life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits, parental/adoption, fertility benefits, retirement savings plan, wellness programs, employee assistance program, learning & growth opportunities
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Jennings, LA 70546, USA.
What is the compensation range?
The salary range for this position is $43,957 - $47,664.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a BA/BS in Public Health, Social Work or another health-related field, two years of experience in public health and the education environment, and current CPR/First Aid and Food Handlers certificates.
How do I apply?
You can apply now by visiting the Save the Children job posting page.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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