Head Start Health Services Specialist

Job Listing ID:

4496255

Job Title:

Head Start Health Services Specialist Application Deadline:

06/21/2026

Job Location:

Redmond

Date Posted:

05/21/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Do you have an Associate's degree in a health or nutrition-related field and a passion for serving young children and families? Bring your skills to NeighborImpact as a Health Services Specialist and play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of children in our Early Head Start and Head Start programs!

Location:

Redmond Compensation:

$26.91/hour (plus .50 for Bilingual Spanish)

Hours:

Regular full-time 40 hours/week, subject to normal school year furloughs (furloughs are approximately a total of 8 weeks per year)

Benefits:

100% premium paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Agency paid Retirement plan (up to 6 %!), almost 2 weeks of paid vacation accrued within first year, plus 14 paid Holidays annually and a separate sick leave accrual

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

In this dynamic position, you'll provide technical and health services in support of Early Head Start and Head Start programs. You'll play a key role in keeping children healthy by conducting sensory screenings, supporting dental services, monitoring individual classroom health plans, and ensuring children and enrolled pregnant women receive the care they need on time, every time. This role goes beyond the office. You'll connect directly with families helping them access ongoing healthcare and stay on top of well-child care. You'll work alongside classroom staff and advocates as a trusted partner and resource. When health or developmental concerns arise, you'll be the person who helps bridge the gap. Required Associate's degree required, with documented college course work (two or more classes) or in-service/CEU training (15 or more hours) in children's health and/or nutrition. Or equivalent education or certification may be considered. Within 6 months of hire, Level 3 CPR/1st Aid Instructor Certification. Must have an initial health examination and a periodic re-examination (as recommended by health care provider) to ensure that employees do not because of communicable diseases, pose a significant risk to the health or safety of others, that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation. Regular and consistent in-person attendance is required for this job. Regular access to a personal vehicle for use on the job. Required prior to date of hire and throughout employment: Valid driver's license Proof of current auto insurance Regular access to a personal vehicle for use on the job. Access to reliable transportation. Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Records check Current enrollment in the OR Central Background Registry (CBR) Within 60 days of hire, Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification is required. Above certifications must be kept current to remain employed. Access to reliable transportation required. Preferred At least one year of experience in early childhood or child health setting preferred One year of experience working with families with young children (work, volunteer, or college practicum/internship) preferred Bi-lingual English/Spanish speaker preferred. Head Start parent or past parent preferred.

Job Classification:

Social and Human Service Assistants Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

$26.91 per Hour

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Retirement Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 2 years

Education Required:

None

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A