UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA is hiring: Health Education and Promotion Professional II

Health Education and Promotion Professional II (ETE)

Posting Number: req21944

Department: La Paz County Office

Location: County Extensions and Farms, Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights:

The incumbent will work under the direction of the Family, Consumer & Health Sciences Agent to manage activities and functions of the Child Care Health Consultation (CCHC) program to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance with the Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Board (First Things First). This position provides health consultations to child care centers and homes in the La Paz, Mohave, Colorado River Indian Tribe, and Hualapai Tribes Regions. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance and technical assistance to child care providers on a wide range of health and safety topics, and will work as part of a team to develop educational materials appropriate for their audience. This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinates, develops and/or facilitates local trainings, workshops, meetings, or conferences for early care and education staff and stakeholders.
• Documents activities in an online data management system and assists with preparation of reports and program records for management or outside agencies as needed.
• Collaborates with local community partners on local health and safety concerns and serves as a community resource to other stakeholders.
• Participates in Child Care Health Consultation and/or Quality First continuing education events or statewide meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience.
• Must be able to work some weekends and weeknights as needed.
• A valid driver’s license at time of start date; local travel will be required.
• Experience providing expert guidance and technical assistance to child care providers on health and safety topics.
• Proven experience in collecting, synthesizing, and disseminating research-based information to appropriate audiences.
• Experience in childcare settings.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and computer-based reporting systems.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field.
• Be a pediatrician, pediatric nurse practitioner, or a health professional with expertise in relevant health areas.

FLSA: To Be Determined

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 30

Job Category: Outreach and Community Engagement

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $53,039 - $66,299 ($25.50 - $31.88)

Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Contact Information for Candidates: Ashley Dixon
adixon@arizona.edu

Open Date: 2/12/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume

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