WANT TO BE PART OF A TEAM THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY? APPLY TODAY TO GET STARTED! The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Health Education Specialists - Contract 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. An eligible list will be established to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout San Bernardino County. *Official Title: HVP Health Education Specialist - Contract ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Preschool Services Department (PSD) and the Transitional Assistance Department (TAD) are partnering together to provide a new home visiting program to eligible San Bernardino County residents. The program is funded by the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Home Visiting Program (HVP) grant. The purpose of the HVP is to support positive health, development, and well-being outcomes for parenting and pregnant women, families and infants born into poverty, expanding their future educational, economic, and financial capability opportunities, and improving the likelihood that they will exit poverty. EXCELLENT BENEFITS 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. 4) This is a contract position and continued employment is based on funding availability. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. 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) CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENT: OPTION 1 Must possess one (1) year of full-time equivalent work experience in a public health department or health services clinic or outpatient care work environment (e.g., home health, correctional nursing, hospice, skilled nursing, acute care facilities, etc.) which involved collaborating with health professionals in providing services AND a valid Licensed Vocational Nurse license issued by the State of California. OPTION 2 Must possess one (1) year of full-time equivalent experience working in a public health department or health services provider working with children ages 0-5 which involved collaborating with health professionals in providing services AND a valid Licensed Vocational Nurse license issued by the State of California. REQUIRED DOCU
