Norwescap·Flemington, New Jersey
Conduct health, dental, mental health, and nutrition screenings for children while maintaining positive relationships with parents. Implement and monitor health and hygiene practices within the center to ensure a safe environment.
Be a part of something BIG. Committed to giving every vulnerable child an opportunity to succeed, we deliver high quality services that empower families, make children healthier, and communities stronger.
We're dedicated to growing employees who want a career in helping at-risk children and families succeed. Employees get ongoing training opportunities to include job-related certificates, credentials, and tuition reimbursement.
We value employee wellness by offering 15 paid holidays off including a one-week paid holiday break, and a generous time off policy that increases over time. We invest in free mental health services for staff, along with free, unlimited access to an employee health portal designed just for staff wellness.
27.5 hours per week, full year position, Early Head Start Flemington
We are a fast-paced and high-demand non-profit program that depends on everybody in every position to help our centers function with ease. You will gain diverse experience working with an at-risk population. Cross-training is available and expected for all positions.
The successful candidate will be: compassionate, organized, flexible, a good communicator, a team player
Physical abilities: Must be able to lift 30 pounds independently without assistance
Norwescap provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and experience working with young children, with a health credential or CNA to be completed within two years. An associate's degree or LPN/RPN and 2+ years of experience in health and nutrition are preferred.
Market context
In New Jersey, health specialist roles are often tied to childcare, school, or community settings where employers look for dependable support with children’s health and nutrition needs. These positions can be competitive because they may require a high school diploma or GED plus experience with young children, with a health credential or CNA completed within two years; an associate’s degree or LPN/RPN and health-and-nutrition experience can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your readiness to meet the credential timeline before applying.