Job Description
IdahoSTARS Child Care Health Consultant
Posting Number: SP005172P
Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Department: Center on Disabilities & Human Development
Location: Boise, Twin Falls
Posting Context Statement:
Position Overview:
Required Experience:
- Working on an interdisciplinary team
- Developing and implementing health and safety policies
- Conducting adult workshops and/or providing training (small and large groups)
- Working in child and community health
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other:
- Ability to travel
- Ability to work non-standard business hours
Additional Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a health care field such as nutrition, dietetics, oral health, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, pediatric nursing, community health nursing, health educators, pediatric play therapy, child life specialist, environmental health OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in any field and at least two years of experience in a health related setting such as an emergency responder, early childhood mental health endorsee, or any other health related certification with two years of experience.
Education and training:
• Licensed health professional
Knowledge of:
• Early child care and education
• Health and safety standards in child care
• Injury prevention for children
• Oral health of children
• Safe medication administration
• Safe sleep practices and policies
• Immunization schedules for children
• Developmental screening tools and procedures for use
Ability to:
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Interact and communicate with others effectively
• Use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in composing written statements
• Manage a variety of projects simultaneously
• Portray a professional demeanor
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $25.00 per hour or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 02/12/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
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Why U of I?
Are you brave and bold? Come be a part of the Vandal family!
Diversity
The University of Idaho is committed to promoting access and inclusion, which is supported by the Office of Equity and Diversity. A variety of programs, services and policies promote our diversity initiatives and contribute to a respectful, responsive environment that supports the entire university population.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes core benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, as well as retirement and other exciting supplemental benefits that enhance the employment experience and life at U of I.
Work/Life Balance
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Employee Assistance Plan: Benefit Services offers a robust employee assistance program that is free and confidential. It provides eligible employees and their families with the opportunity to discuss personal problems with a professional counselor, receive unlimited telephone and Internet access to resource and referral information and obtain other self-help information.
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Time Away from Work: The university offers a generous paid time off package for benefit-eligible employees, as well as 12 paid holidays a year.
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Lactation Rooms: Designated locations across campus offer private rooms and resources for mothers to breastfeed or pump.
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Campus Recreation: Student Recreation Center memberships are available to board-appointed U of I faculty, staff and their spouses. Employees must use payroll deduction for memberships.
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Eligible employees can purchase wellness passes for the Student Recreation Center using payroll deduct.
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Events: Check out what university events are being offered, including seminars, classes, arts/entertainment, and social gatherings.
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Educational Resources: Benefit-eligible employees and their families can enroll in University of Idaho courses at discounted rates using the education benefit.
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U of I Children's Center: University employees have access to a year-round, child-centered child care center, conveniently located on campus. Fees vary depending on age and schedule.
About the area
Located in the beautiful rolling hills of the Palouse, Moscow is a great place to live, work and play! In addition to housing our residential campus, this safe, close-knit community offers amazing restaurants, arts and entertainment, shopping, recreational activities, and breathtaking natural beauty.
Area Resources:
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