Child Care Health Consultant (Health Education & Promotion Professional II) (Yuma, AZ) (PT) (ETE)

This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Coordinates, develops, and/or facilitates local trainings, workshops, meetings, or conferences for early care and education staff and stakeholders; and develops, compiles, and distributes communications and promotional literature. This includes providing assessments for providers.
• Document activities in an online data management system and assist with the preparation of reports and program records for management or outside agencies, as needed.
• Collaborate with local community partners on local health and safety concerns by attending meetings and events in the community; provide community presentations; and serve as a community resource to other local stakeholders serving early care and education programs.
• Participate in or attend Child Care Health Consultation and/or Quality First continuing education events or statewide meetings; participate in collaboration meetings, First Things First regional council meetings (if requested by the regional council), and other events as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a multifaceted population.
• Knowledge of adult education practices (informal).
• Knowledge of health topics and/or early care settings.
• Knowledge of La Paz and Mohave Counties, Colorado River Indian Tribe and the Hualapai Tribe, as well as surrounding areas.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Must be able to work some weekends and weeknights as needed.
• A valid driver's license is required at time of start date, as local travel will be required. May be required to travel statewide for trainings and statewide meetings
• Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Experience providing expert guidance and technical assistance to childcare providers on a wide range of health and safety topics.
  
• Proven experience in collecting, synthesizing, and disseminating research-based information to appropriate audiences; in this case childcare providers.
  
• Experience in childcare settings.
  
• Experience using Microsoft Office and computer-based reporting systems.
  
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
  
• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field.
  
• Be a pediatrician, pediatric nurse practitioner, pediatric or community health nurse, or a health professional with expertise in mental health, nutrition, physical activity, health education, oral health, and/or emergency management.