Health Education Specialist - Preschool Services*

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The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Health Education Specialists 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.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the County.

• Official Title: PSD Health Education Specialist (Contract)

For more detailed information, refer to the PSD Health Education Specialist (Contract) job description.

For more information about PSD benefits, see link for: PSD 12 Month Contract.

Clickhereto view the Preschool Services Department Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

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)Travel throughout the County is required.A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at the time of hire for the person providing the transportation.

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)

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED:

OPTION 1

Experience: Must possess one (1) year offull-time equivalentwork experience in a public health department, health service provider, or social services organization which involvedcollaborating with health professionalsin providing services.

Education: A completed/awarded Bachelor's degree in health science, health care administration, school health, nutrition, nursing or other health related field.

OPTION 2

Experience: Must possess two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience working in a social services organization with children ages 0-5 which involved collaborating with health professionals in providing services.License: Must possess a valid Licensed Vocational Nurse license issued by the State of California.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (Must be attached):OPTION 1A copy of legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) AND degree.OPTION 2A copy of valid Licensed Vocational Nurse license (electronic copy accepted-click here).

Required documentation MUST be attached to your applicationor submit Attn:Health Education Specialist - Preschool Servicesto:

Email:employment@hr.sbcounty.gov

Fax: (909) 387-5819

Failure to provide the requested documents at the time of application submittal may result in disqualification of the application.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

EDUCATION

Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.(Must be attached if applicable.)Clickherefor more information on evaluation services.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in one of the fields noted above and excellent written and verbal communication skills.