Health Consultant/Educator

September 28, 2021

Position Description: Health Care/Education Consultant

Salary: $42,500 per year

Full-time, 35-hour work week with full benefits

Primary Goal: To assist Child Care providers/programs in maintaining compliance with New York State Child Daycare Regulations concerning Health Care Plan requirements such as the administration of medication, the care for infants, toddlers, and the care of mildly or moderately ill children.

Job Summary:  To provide training and technical assistance to child care providers in Monroe, Livingston, and Wayne Counties, to maintain compliance with completion of NYS Child Daycare regulations around Health Care plan requirements.

Health Care/Education Consultant:  The Health Care/Education Consultant (HCC) will foster/maintain an environment that promotes health, infection control, and safe practices including medication administration to child care providers and the children they serve.  The HCC provides training to child care providers and program staff that includes, but is not limited to, the Medication Administration Training (MAT), How to Write a Health Care Plan, and other courses designed to impart current pediatric practices to child care programs and providers.  Course curricula are developed using current resources and local pediatric expertise.

Qualifications:

Current New York State license as a Registered Nurse.
Experience with adults in teaching environment preferred.
Experience with common pediatric illnesses and medication administration practices preferred.
The ability to work independently within a flexible schedule.
A valid drivers’ license and reliable transportation is needed. Willing to travel in Monroe, Livingston, and Wayne counties in all weather conditions.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Bilingual preferred
Essential Functions:

Review and Approve Health Care Plans in all child care modalities (Family and Group Family Day-Care, Day-Care Centers, School Age Child Care Programs, and Legally Exempt Child Care Settings).
Serve as a resource to child care programs in developing and maintaining appropriate procedures and safeguards.
Conduct on-site review of the program at least once every licensing/registration period (and every two years for a license exempt program serving subsidized children).  Occasionally a program may require more frequent on-site visits to review and approve the changes as needed.
Develop health curricula for information, prevention, and promotion for child care providers and programs.
Provide MAT using all SUNY Training Strategies Group curriculum and procedures. HCC must be trained and maintain current and active MAT Trainer status.
Provide marketing and visibility as HCC and HEC in the child care and pediatric community.
Schedule and organize appointments and trainings with providers, coordinate with other staff as appropriate.
The HCC must be willing to meet with child care providers on their schedules to include, but not limited to evening and weekend work as well as daytime hours.
Works closely with supervisor to achieve positive program outcomes, develop appropriate goals and review to ensure quality and effectiveness of services.
Demonstrates professionalism, competence, and expertise when representing the agency in the community.
Participate in external committees, task forces, community meetings, visibility events, and media as requested to promote the program.
Attend individual and department meetings as planned by program supervisor.
Complete all required documentation timely and accurately.
Other duties as assigned.
 

Submit resume to Rose Shufelt at [email protected]