Ohio Valley Cooperative – Shelbyville, KY – records check and sex offender registry check prior to hire date and pass Child Abuse and Neglect state registry check (CAN) within 90 days of hire. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Specialist will provide education, support, and training for staff and families on best practices in nutrition and preventive health care and ensure collaboration among program staff, community agencies and health providers. The specialist is responsible for ensuring the program’s compliance with federally mandated Head… Start Performance Standards in the area of Health/Nutrition and must have the ability to design and conduct training of staff and parents on health, nutrition, and related issues. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Know Head Start Performance Standards as well as Kentucky Childcare Licensing regulations and Head Start and OVEC Policies and Procedures. Know and understand Child Care Licensing, Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT), ITERS (Infant Toddler Environmental Rating…