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Date Posted 2/26/2025 Contact Rachel Guerra909-387-5563 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range
$26.84 - $35.36 Per Hour Length of Work Year 12-month Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary
PSD offers a variety of programs that serve families from prenatal care and with children 0-5 years of age. PSD’s programs include the Federal Head Start, Early Head Start & Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership, as well as, State Preschool programs throughout SB County. We are committed to ensuring children have a Head Start or jump start on their education. Our services are free and available to qualifying families from low-income backgrounds and include enrollment options for children in foster care, children with special needs, and those who are homeless. PSD programs include: Head Start Early Head Start Center-Based Early Head Start Home-Based Home-Based Socialization Activities Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Program Low-Income First-Time Mothers Home Visiting Program California State Preschool Program Fatherhood FIRE Program Learn more about PSD at psd.sbcounty.gov.
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The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Health Education Specialists who participate in all phases of PSD health programs which includes the planning and evaluation of health service functions and collecting and analyzing health data for children up to age five enrolled in PSD preschool programs.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Must be able to lift and carry a small child (up to 50 lbs) as needed/in the event of an emergency. Other physical demands include: sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting, grasping, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling, reaching, stooping, using smell and touch, working outside and vision and hearing.
2) Pass a pre-employment physical including a tuberculosis test and required immunizations (SB792).
3) A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Job offers are contingent upon passing a background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and search of the Child Abuse Index before appointment. If an individual has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, the individual cannot work or be present in any community care facility unless they request and subsequently obtain a criminal record exemption from the Community Care Licensing Division, Care Provider Management Bureau (CPMB). With the exception of minor traffic violations, all convictions, including misdemeanors, felonies, and convictions occurring a long time ago, require an exemption. CPMB also examines arrest records to determine if there is a possible danger to clients. Crimes against children and convictions of a violent nature, such as sex offenses, murder, manslaughter, arson, and robbery are crimes for which an exemption cannot be issued. (Health & Safety Code section 1596.871)
Requirements / QualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must meet one of the following options: OPTION 1 Education: A completed/awarded Bachelor's degree in health science, health care administration, school health, nutrition, nursing or other health related field. - AND - Experience: One (1) year of full-time equivalent work experience in a public health department, health service provider, or social services organization which involved collaborating with health professionals in providing services. -OR- OPTION 2 License: Possession of a valid Licensed Vocational Nurse license issued by the State of California. -AND- Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience working in a social services organization with children ages 0-5 which involved collaborating with health professionals in providing services.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Option 1: A copy of legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) AND copy of degree. Option 2: A copy of valid Licensed Vocational Nurse license issued by the State of California. (Visit the CA Board of Vocational Nursing website to obtain copy.)
Requirements / QualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must meet one of the following options: OPTION 1 Education: A completed/awarded Bachelor's degree in health science, health care administration, school health, nutrition, nursing or other health related field. - AND - Experience: One (1) year of full-time equivalent work experience in a public health department, health service provider, or social services organization which involved collaborating with health professionals in providing services. -OR- OPTION 2 License: Possession of a valid Licensed Vocational Nurse license issued by the State of California. -AND- Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience working in a social services organization with children ages 0-5 which involved collaborating with health professionals in providing services.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Option 1: A copy of legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) AND copy of degree. Option 2: A copy of valid Licensed Vocational Nurse license issued by the State of California. (Visit the CA Board of Vocational Nursing website to obtain copy.)
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