Posted: Jun 24, 2026
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Health Specialist

Luzerne County Head Start - Wilkes-Barre, PA
Full-time
Salary: $46,461.00 Annually
Application Deadline: N/A
Education

Qualifications:

  • Current Nursing License needed, Registered Nurse
  • BS Degree in Nursing (BSN), Nutrition or Closely Related Field; Experience in providing health and nutrition services to children and families
  • Experience in working with children, Community Health preferred

 

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Terms of Employment

Conditions of Employment
This position will require record check approval of driving record by LCHS Insurance Provider, as this position is considered a designated position requiring driving as an essential job function.

Location, Hours & Salary /https://lcheadstart.org/locations/
These positions will require applicant to possess a valid Driver’s License with a Driver Record Check to be conducted in addition to agency required background clearances.

  • Full Time, 12 months/Full year– 37.5 hrs/wk
  • Rate of Pay: $46,461 annually
  • Bilingual Abilities Preferred (Eng/Spanish) – 5% additional pay


<span ":="" 16px"="">Fringe Benefits Package:
STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS –
 As a non-profit organization that is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, LCHS is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program; SEE this valuable LINK on PSLF Program
HEALTH INSURANCE – Coverage begins after 60 days: Two (2) health plan options allow you to choose the coverage that works best for you and your family. Low-cost Geisinger medical plan options that includes a Health Reimbursement Account with LCHS paying 1/2 the plan deductible; Optional Vision and Dental plan with orthodontics.
RETIREMENT PLAN – LCHS 401(k) with 7% agency contribution with a voluntary pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax investment option
PAID Life Insurance (1x annual salary)
PAID Long Term Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation Time- 2 weeks year 1, 3 weeks years 2-4, and 4 weeks at year 5
PAID Sick Time – 
Accrues up to 65 working days
PAID Personal Time – 1 day/year
PAID Holidays immediately – 18 days during the regular school year, including extended break between Christmas-New Year
PAID Education/Tuition Assistance at $322/credit, up to $5,250/year
PAID Training Opportunities
Flexible Benefits –
 Flexible Spending Plans: Pre-Tax Medical and Dependent Care Spending
and much more!

 

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