Hybrid Health and Safety Coordinator, Head Start PC #317 at Monterey County Office Of Education

Under the general direction of the Senior Director - Early Learning Program, the Health & Safety Coordinator oversees manages, supervises, plans, and coordinates facility safety and compliance; and health services programs and activities, including medical, dental, nutrition, and safety services; coordinates assigned activities and services with other Early Learning Program service areas and external agencies; trains staff to assess family/child health needs; coordinates with staff in assisting families to meet children’s health needs by linking them to community resources and services; oversees of all health, safety, and facility related compliance concerns.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field Three (3) years experience in a position of responsibility in the field of health services, with an emphasis on maternal and child health, or community health services Experience in planning and implementing health education for adults Two (2) years of facilities management experience or other related field Licenses and Certifications: Possess an appropriate California driver's license with evidence of insurability Possession of a current First Aid Certificate and Pediatric CPR Training Certificate

Desirable Qualifications: Master's degree in a health-related field Registered Nurse or School Nurse Status as a Public Health Nurse Bilingual (Spanish/English) Experience in an infant, toddler and preschool program, or class work in infant/toddler/preschool child growth and development Experience working with families of children with disabilities Knowledge of Early Learning Program philosophy and principles All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. NOTE: This position is grant-funded. The grant is expected to end 6/30/2026.