Company: Pathfinder Services

Location: Huntington, IN

Category: Child health and development

Starting Wage: $24.57/hr

Hours: Mon-Fri 8a-5p (40hr)

Job Code: KK080

As the Early Head Start (EHS) Health Services Specialist, you will work closely with families and children to guide them on preventive care and pediatrics. You are responsible for ensuring all children enrolled in EHS are up to date with required immunizations, well checks, and lead and hemoglobin screenings as mandated by Indiana Child Care Licensing and NAEYC. In addition, you will maintain accurate health records and track food allergies. You will work with the other Health Services Specialist to care for children admitted into the Kids Kampus Clinic due to illness or monitoring after an injury.

Pathfinder Services is dedicated to strengthening people and strengthening communities through the inclusion of people of all abilities.

 Benefits: (if applicable)  

• Competitive pay and paid training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth opportunities 
• Paid Time Off/ Paid Holidays 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid - Basic Life, STD, LTD 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan- Employer match up to 5%

Pathfinder Perks – We Care About YOU: 

• Virgin Pulse Wellness Platform Incentives available to all employees
• Employer-Sponsored Financial Benefit through PayActiv
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free Sessions for employees and Immediate household members
• Free Pathfinder Kids Clinic – provides healthcare for babies, children, and adolescents in the community who have a minor illness.
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Person Center Thinking Training 
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• YMCA Discount

Preferred Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor's degree, RN or BSN.
• At least 18 years of age; must be at least 21 years of age to work independently with infants and toddlers.
• Basic language, written, and computer skills necessary for communication and documentation.
• Valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated ability to support people with disabilities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule if needed.
• Ability to speak, hear, and read the English language.
• Essential physical skills – be able to run, squat, stoop/bend, kneel, climb stairs, be able to lift 50 pounds, push and pull against potential resistance; and be able to implement CPR and First Aid when needed.