Be a part of something BIG. Committed to giving every vulnerable child an opportunity to succeed, we deliver high quality services that empower families, make children healthier, and communities stronger.Find your purpose: We're dedicated to growing employees who want a career in helping at-risk children and families succeed. Employees get ongoing training opportunities to include job-related certificates, credentials, and tuition reimbursement.Keep the balance: We value employee wellness by offering 15 paid holidays off including a one-week paid holiday break, and a generous time off policy that increases over time. We invest in free mental health services for staff, along with free, unlimited access to an employee health portal designed just for staff wellness.Expected hours: 35 hours per week, part position Job Overview: We are a fast-paced and high-demand, non-profit program that depends on everybody in every position to help our centers function with ease. You will gain diverse experience working with an at-risk population. Cross-training is available and expected for all positions.Responsibilities and Duties:Complete health, dental, mental health, and nutrition screenings within the required timeline.Maintain positive relationships with parents and support parents as they complete the required. immunizations and other medical and dental follow-up procedures for their children.Maintain first aid and pediatric CPR certification and provide first aid when necessary.Promote health and safety practices within the program by implementing and monitoring health and hygiene practices in classrooms and the centerQualifications:Minimum Education Level:High school diploma, working towards a health credential, or CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)Preferred Education LevelAssociate's degree, LPN, RNExperienceExperience working with young children, experience in the health or nutrition fieldPreferred Experience2 years' experience working with children and families, and two years' experience with health and nutrition.Personal characteristics: compassionate, organized, flexible, communicator, team-playerCertifications: Must be able to obtain the Head Start Health Credential – When funds are available, Norwescap Head Start will support the cost of professional developmentPhysical abilities: Lift 30 poundsBenefits:Employee assistance programHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid HolidaysFlexible spending accountLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceRetirement planNorwescap provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a position and completed the Form I-9.