Child Care Health Consultant

University of Idaho · Pocatello, United States

Child Care Health Consultant

Position Details

Position Title - Child Care Health Consultant

Division/College - College of Education, Health & Human Sciences

Department - Center on Disabilities & Human Development

Location - Off Campus Location - Pocatello

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.

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Position Qualifications

Required Experience - Working on an interdisciplinary teamDeveloping and implementing health and safety policiesConducting 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 travelAbility to work non-standard hours as needed

Additional Preferred - Education and training:Licensed health professionalDegree 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 healthBachelor'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' experienceKnowledge of:Early childcare and educationHealth and safety standards in childcareInjury prevention for childrenOral health of childrenChildren with special health care needs in childcare settingsSafe medication administrationSafe sleep practices and policiesImmunization schedules for childrenDevelopmental screening tools and procedures for useAbility to:Maintain a high level of confidentialityInteract and communicate with others effectivelyUse correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in composing written statementsManage multiple projects simultaneouslyPortray a professional demeanor

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions - None

Degree Requirement - Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status - Non-Exempt

Employee Category - Classified

Pay Range - $25.00 per hour depending on education and experience

Type of Appointment - Fiscal Year

FTE - 1.0

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 - 09/13/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled - Yes

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.

Applicant Resources -

Background Check Statement - Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement - The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Letter of Qualification

Supplemental Questions

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Academic Careers
   • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
   • Chronicle
   • Facebook
   • HigherEd/Academic Impressions
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
   • Indeed.com
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • LinkedIn
   • Newspaper
   • Other Venue
   • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
   • University of Idaho Website
   • University of Idaho Daily Register
   • University of Idaho Employee
   • Word of Mouth
   • Militaryjob.com
   • DSPSjobs.com
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
2. * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department. (Open Ended Question)
3. * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States of America?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you now, or in the future require sponsorship through the University of Idaho to continue working in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No