Health Specialist
Job close date: 8/21/2026
Mission
Shasta Head Start, a non-profit agency, is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young
children, one family at a time. We provide opportunities for education, parenting support and resources to
families in our communities.
Position Summary
The Health Specialist is responsible for planning and administering the health, and nutrition services for children
and families. Services must be coordinated with staff in other program content areas, and must include ongoing
assessment of the quality of services provided.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Plan, develop and administer the Shasta Head Start health and nutrition services program area,
ensuring an integrated and comprehensive system of services for children and families.
• Provide training and guidance to staff, parents, and community members on a variety of pertinent topics
in the area of health and nutrition.
• Ensure on-going monitoring, tracking, follow-up and analysis of health and nutrition services, including
health and nutrition plans.
• Develop and maintain record keeping and reporting systems, including service area plan,
schedules, timelines, policies and procedures for health and nutrition services in accordance with
Head Start Performance Standards, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Ensure coordination of communication with staff, parents, program consultants and community to
enhance services to children and families.
• Ensure coordination of center safety practices including disaster preparedness.
• Supervise and oversee work tasks and activities within health and nutrition services to ensure the full
delivery of integrated services.
• Administer CACFP food services program.
• Collaborate with state and community partners for recruitment, and as needed to enhance Shasta Head
Start health and nutrition services.
• On-going professional development through education, role modeling, mentoring, and training.
• Assist in planning and preparing special events or activities.
Maintain Professional and Ethical Standards
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
• Be honest, reliable and dependable.
• Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children.
• Attend mandated trainings and meetings, and seek out staff development opportunities.
• Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic.
• Act conscientiously in performing routine duties
• Adhere to NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.