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POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT
HEAD START

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ANTICIPATED EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS 

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Health Services Specialist - CNA or CMA 2 positions one temp

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Job description

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Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

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Bilingual English/Spanish licensed (CMA, CNA) professional with expertise in child health to coordinate and implement health services for Head Start program in Morris Plains area.

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Responsibilities:

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  • Conduct community outreach to enhance health and well-being of families served.

  • Perform children's health screenings and assessments, and manage health records and data.

  • Monitor and report on children's immunization status.

  • Manage and submit electronic documents for Child Care Food Program.

  • Coordinate health-related community events and referrals for health services.

  • Provide first-response care and support staff in classrooms when a child becomes ill.

  • Follow up on children's health-related absences.

  • Oversee facility health and safety, including emergency response planning.

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Qualifications:

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  • License or certification in nursing (CMA, CNA) preferred, or on the path to complete credential within 18 months of hire.

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field considered.

  • Strong communication skills in English and Spanish.

  • Strong computer skills.

  • CPR and First Aid to be completed within six months of hire.

  • At least one year of experience working with children and families.

  • Knowledge of community health resources.

  • Valid NJ Driver's license.

  • Must pass required background and fingerprint checks and submit physical attesting to health status to work with young children.

 

Benefits:

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  • Family-friendly work environment on school-year schedule (46 weeks) with generous paid time off.

  • Excellent benefits package.

  • Free childcare slots are available (first come, first served) for staff members' 3- or 4-year-old children.

  • Possible opportunity for year-round position.

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Application Process:

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Submit a letter of introduction, resume, and copies of educational credentials and health certifications/licenses.

Job Type: Full-time

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Benefits:

 

  • 401(k)

  • Dental insurance

  • Flexible schedule

  • Health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Professional development assistance

  • Vision insurance

 

Schedule:

 

  • Day shift

  • Monday to Friday

 

Work Location: In person

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Positions feature FAMILY-FRIENDLY schedules and nurturing work environment with generous paid time off. Competitive salaries with health, dental, and vision benefits for full-time staff. 

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Head Start Community Program of Morris County does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or disability. 

To apply, submit resume and credentials to christinat@headstartmc.org & melissam@headstartmc.org, or submit application at Head Start, 973-989-1430, 18 Thompson Avenue, Dover, NJ 07801.​

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