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Child Care Health Consultant

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Position Number:

9825821

Location:

Moscow, United States

Position Type:

Child Care Services Child Care Health Consultant Posting Number:

SP005449P

Division/College:

College of Education, Health & Human Sciences

Department:

Center on Disabilities & Human Development

Location:

Off Campus Location -

Pocatello Posting Context Statement:

The Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD) is an independent unit within the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. The CDHD is supported through a federal infrastructure grant with numerous projects funded through sponsored accounts. The CDHD improves the lives of people with disabilities and their families by educating an interdisciplinary workforce, providing training and technical assistance within communities, conducting research, providing direct services, and disseminating evidence-based information.

Position Overview:

IdahoSTARS is a statewide program funded by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare-Block Grant. It is designed to assist parents by offering child care referrals and information about quality child care settings, as well as to assist child care providers with professional development opportunities and resources. The IdahoSTARS Child Care Health Consultant position promotes healthy and safe child care by assisting with program policy development and implementation of quality health, safety, and nutrition practices in early care and education settings. This position provides coaching, training, and resources to child care directors and providers, families, and regional and statewide partners.

Required Experience:

Working on an interdisciplinary team

Developing and implementing health and safety policies

Conducting adult workshops and/or providing training (small and large groups)

Working in child and community health

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree Required Other:

Ability to travel

Ability to work non-standard hours as needed

Additional Preferred:

Education and training:

Licensed health professional

Degree or experience with the health care field such as nutrition, dietetics, oral health, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, pediatric nursing, community health nursing, health educators, pediatric play therapy, child life specialist, environmental health

Bachelor's Degree and two years' experience in a health related setting such as an emergency responder, early childhood mental health endorsee, or any other health related certification with two years' experience

Knowledge of:

Early childcare and education

Health and safety standards in childcare

Injury prevention for children

Oral health of children

Children with special health care needs in childcare settings

Safe medication administration

Safe sleep practices and policies

Immunization schedules for children

Developmental screening tools and procedures for use Ability to:

Maintain a high level of confidentiality

Interact and communicate with others effectively

Use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in composing written statements

Manage multiple projects simultaneously

Portray a professional demeanor

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None Degree Requirement:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Employee Category:

Classified

Pay Range:

$25.00 per hour depending on education and experience

Type of Appointment:

Fiscal Year

FTE:

1.0

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

Funding:

This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No

Posting Date:

09/13/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Please address all the position requirements in your letter of qualification. Applications received by October 12, 2026 will receive first consideration.

Applicant Resources:

https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52738 The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.