Job Description
Child Care Health Consultant
University of Idaho
Appointment Information
Working Title: Child Care Health Consultant
Division/College: 3995-CEHHS CoEd Health Human Science
Department: 854-CEHHS Ctr on Disabilities HumanDev
Location Details: Off Campus Location - Pocatello, ID
FTE: 1
Advertising Pay Range: $25.00 per hour depending on education and experience
Is this position contingent on work and/or funding: True
FLSA Status: Classified
Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year
Position Overview:
IdahoSTARS is a statewide program funded by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare-Block Grant. It is designed to assist parents by offering child care referrals and information about quality child care settings, as well as to assist child care providers with professional development opportunities and resources. The IdahoSTARS Child Care Health Consultant position promotes healthy and safe child care by assisting with program policy development and implementation of quality health, safety, and nutrition practices in early care and education settings. This position provides coaching, training, and resources to child care directors and providers, families, and regional and statewide partners.
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 hours as needed
Additional Preferred:
Education and training:
- Licensed health professional
- Degree or experience with the 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
- Bachelor's Degree and two years' 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' experience
Knowledge of:
- Early childcare and education
- Health and safety standards in childcare
- Injury prevention for children
- Oral health of children
- Children with special health care needs in childcare settings
- 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 multiple projects simultaneously
- Portray a professional demeanor
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
none
Posting Information
Open Until Filled: True
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please address all the position requirements in your letter of qualification. Applications received by October 12, 2026 will receive first consideration.
Visa Sponsorship: No
Degree Requirement Timeline: Degree required at time of hire
To apply, please visit: https://careers.uidaho.edu/jobs/child-care-health-consultant-idaho-falls-idaho-united-states
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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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