Health, Wellness, Nutrition Coordinator

Health, Wellness, Nutrition Coordinator

For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the I-25 corridor, over 20 different departments with more than 200 employees work together to bring the expanding top-of-line services to over 5000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo. We work hard together while honoring the traditions and work-life balance that allows each one of us to be the best versions of ourselves.

Our work environment has:

• Friendly staff
• Supportive work environment
• Flexibility
• And is community service driven

We offer generous vacation, affordable medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

Summary of Position:

The primary responsibility is to function as a liaison, organizer, and key team members with SD ECLC and the community in the integration of services, procedures, and protocols to support children, families, and staff with health, nutrition, and wellness needs. The incumbent will help to build a fully collaborative holistic wellness service system. This includes strong leadership and organizational skills in planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating policies and practices that promote a continuum of support services throughout the school and community, coordinating training and technical assistance on health, nutrition, mental health, and holistic health; and collaborating with community health providers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, nutrition, family studies, counseling, psychology, or closely related field.
• Two (2) years' experience as a paraprofessional in the field, two (2) years administrative, leadership, and training supervisory experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent writing skills for reports. Visual acuity to comprehend written work, prepare, review, and organize documents, and observe classroom and children activities related to health and wellness.
• Experience working in an early childhood school setting, with a diverse population.
• An energetic and positive approach to the rapidly evolving changes and challenges of a complex workplace.
• A commitment to the mission and vision of SD ECLC.
• Knowledge of local resources, services, and networks.
• Ability to communicate, both oral and written to individuals with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to comprehend and implement Head Start Performance Standards, USDA, Child, and Adult Care Food Program regulations and ECLC Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of research related to the field of health & wellness, and an ability to have a working knowledge of recent research and developments in health and nutrition fields as they pertain to early childhood development.
• Ability to speak before groups.
• Ability to exercise professional judgement in evaluating before making decisions.
• Keres speaking a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must pass a criminal background check and must obtain a physical exam within 30 days of hire.
• You must obtain all mandatory trainings that meet the OHS, Tribe, and Program criteria (i.e., food handlers, CPR/First Aide, OSHA, etc.) within 30 days of hire.