Health Specialist

Qualifications ~ Minimum of an associate degree, or a current certification, as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse with three (3) years of experience. Ability to provide First Aid/CPR/AED training and updates. Current vision and hearing screening certification or ability to obtain within three (3) months.

Responsibilities ~ Will implement, monitor, and maintain the highest quality of health services to children, staff, and families. Frequent travel to center locations and meetings required. This position will serve ten centers within a seven county radius with the home base location to be determined upon hire.

Hours ~ 40 hrs/wk, 210 days/yr.

Wage Rate ~ $19.25/hr.

Benefits ~ Benefits package available. Benefits are pro~rated based on the number of hours worked per year.

Background Check ~ In compliance with Head Start Performance Standard 1302.90(b)(1) through (5), Wisconsin State Day Care Licensing DCF 250.05(2)(b), and 13.03(1) through (2)(b) and 13.06(1)(a) through (4)(b)(2) of the Wisconsin Administrative Code and the 2009 Wisconsin Act 76, completion of the background check process will be required prior to hire.

Deadline to Apply ~ Open Until Filled

To be considered for an interview, applicants MUST submit a Head Start application along with references, letters of recommendation, transcripts, verification of degree, and verification of license.

To submit an online application, obtain a detailed job description or for more information on other employment opportunities, please visit our website at  www.headstart.cesa11.k12.wi.us/employment.

For questions, please contact Head Start Central Office at (715) 986-2020 or hshr@cesa11.k12.wi.us.

CESA 11 Head Start • 225 Ostermann Drive • Turtle Lake, WI 54889